Theatre
SOLD OUT The Vagina Monologues
- Artists
- Kelvin Players, Eve Ensler
On the 20th anniversary of its first production, North Bristol’s excellent Kelvin Players present a production of Eve Ensler’s globally popular Vagina Monologues.
“The Vagina Monologues, which was described by the New York Times as “probably the most important piece of political theatre” of our age, beats with a woman’s heart and reaches out with a powerfully feminine voice.
“It has given women the courage to unearth truths that have been taboo for years. It provides a safe space from which we can name parts of our bodies without facing revulsion, censorship and fear of recrimination.
“The women in the Monologues talk of rape, torture, body shaming and bullying. They also talk of wonder, re-awakenings, fantasies, passion and joy.”
Director Rachel Fleming says she chose the play because we find ourselves in a culture of transition and change. “Women are finding the courage to talk of abuse, mistreatment and trauma that they have been victims of. And for once they are being heard.
“Society has no choice now, but to listen. I am telling all the women I know to come and see this play and to bring their mothers, sisters, daughters and partners. It is very much a piece that reflects our time.”
Feb 14-17 and Feb 21-24, 7.30pm, £12/£10 concs. For more info, visit www.kelvinplayers.co.uk
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