Saving Britney
Thu 27 Jan 2022 8:00 PM - Sat 29 Jan 2022 GMT
Alma Tavern and Theatre, BS82HY
Description
“I fell in love instantly. From the moment I saw her on CD:UK. Cat Deeley introducing her like John The Baptist preparing the way of the Lord…”
For Millennials like Jean, they grew up with Britney Spears. Over the course of an hour see how the Princess of Pop influenced Jean’s life and how the connections shared between them lead to an unbelievable moment of self-discovery.
Inspired by the #FreeBritney movement, Saving Britney is a hilarious and heartbreaking look at celebrity obsession, sexuality and growing up in the early noughties; featuring more nostalgia than you can shake a Tamagochi at!
Saving Britney reopened London’s prestigious Old Red Lion Theatre in May 2021 after 425 days, where it played for three weeks to sold out audiences, won rave reviews and was nominated for two OffWestEnd ‘Offie’ Awards; for leading performer and direction.
««««« ROUSHBAIANI DELIVERS A TRUE MASTERCLASS
– Broadway Baby
««««« FANS OF BRITNEY WON’T WANT TO MISS OUT
– West End Wilma
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
*OFFIE NOMINATED FOR BEST DIRECTOR (David Shopland) AND LEAD PERFORMANCE (Shereen Roushbaiani)*
AGE GUIDANCE AND CONTENT WARNING:
Age 12+ (Contains frequent, strong language)
Contains flashing lights
All tickets include a £1 admin charge
Approx running time 65 mins
SHORT BIO
Devised collaboratively by award-winning performer Shereen Roushbaiani (BBC’s Doctors, Pride and Prejudice The Panto, Mummylogues) and Bath-raised writer/director David Shopland (A Dream Of Dying, Into Thin Air, The Little Mermaid). Since its formation in Bath in 2013, Fake Escape has been committed to spearheading exciting new artistic projects that not only entertain and engage audiences, but open a dialogue with a new generation of theatregoers and theatre-makers alike.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: fb.me/fakeescape
Twitter/Instagram: @FakeEscapeTC
WEBSITE
www.savingbritney.com
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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. Our theatre manager started maternity leave as the pandemic hit and as a result we missed all opportunities for additional arts council support. 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.
Location
Alma Tavern and Theatre, BS82HY