Suffrajitsu

Thursday 23rd November @ 7.30pm

What happens when two women walk into a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym for two very different reasons?

Meet Polly, a spray tanner who is trying to encourage Jade to get a tan, whilst Jade wants Polly to stop talking and just roll on the mat.

A battle between two women in the modern world. Both justifying their ways of empowering others, through spray tanning and fighting.

Suffrajitsu is a punchy and powerful kick back against the patriarchy. Hear stories of loss, sexism, and why we are still fighting for our rights, just like the Suffragettes did!

Audience responses

‘Real charm and heart, engagingly performed’

‘Honest, raw and unapologetic’

The Company

Back-to-Back Theatre is a brand-new company, comprised of Polly Ferguson-Carruthers and Jade Campbell. We are passionate about making work that empowers & amplifies voices in communities. We thrive to create spaces for people to reflect on their own experiences of living in the modern world through theatre.

We are both working mums from working class backgrounds, brought up in areas that theatre was not inclusive for all. We are passionate about the arts & know how important it is for the industry to hear new stories in theatre. All of our work & creative processes includes community co-creation through workshops & is for all ages & demographics.

All images by South West Theatre Photography

All tickets include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour

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The Alma Theatre has been serving the community for 25 years and has never been the recipient of ACE or other funding and were unable to secure the Covid Arts Recovery Fund. We have been offering reduced rates, preferential box office splits and extended promo support to aid the recovery from the past year and a half. Your help will enable us to continue bringing fantastic stories to your local theatre. 50% of your donation will go to the Alma Theatre, and 50% to our inhouse company, Schoolhouse Productions.