Peer Performance Evening

A blend of peer performances with a mini rope jam! For rope fans, performance fans, kinksters and anyone who's curious to see what a real rope scene looks like.

The first part of the evening will consist of three performances from our community members. There will be time, in the final hour, for free tying time (like at a rope jam).

Performances will range from fancy suspensions with lots of transitions to intimate, simple floor rope. They will always be intimate, genuine and, hopefully, inspiring!

Lineup:

• Quartz (@switchyquartz on insta) and Peach (@peachyropes on insta) - two of our wonderful teachers!
  Quartz (they/them) is a queer, neurodivergent, disabled rope switch, performance artist and teacher. They love blending Japanese-informed rope bondage with somatic and bio-mechanic techniques. They are interested in the grounding effect rope can have on the senses, and in the healing power of trauma-informed, properly negotiated touch.
  
  PeachyRopes (they/them) is Quartz’ 24/7 dominant and a bottoming teacher for Brighton Rope. They are a fat, disabled AuDHDer, and are passionate about trauma-informed rope/kink for survivors and marginalised people.
• Other performers TBA
  

NB: this is a dry event and no alcohol will be sold or available on the premises. There will be limited hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks or non-alcoholic drinks.

Venue
Our performance evening will be held at Open Space Studios, in Hove, which is a beautiful dance studio with 16 hard points, a wooden sprung floor and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. The space is 10-15 mins walk from Brighton Station, with a bus stop very close by. There is on-road parking available.

Access
Open Space Studios is accessed via a sloped driveway from the street which is a little steep at points but step-free. There is one small step up into the building, however we have a portable ramp which is compatible with electric and manual wheelchairs, that can be used via very wide barn doors. There is one toilet which is not a disabled toilet, and a small cloakroom. The cloakroom can be used as a breakout room if you are overwhelmed in the main space. No dogs are allowed, including support animals (venue's rule, not ours).

There are some folding chairs and a small bench at the venue. The rest of the seating will be on the floor, where there will be some floor mats and bolsters. However, if you want more comfort please do bring blankets, propping items or anything else you find helpful. 

If you intend to tie, we have a communal rope box which you are welcome to borrow rope from, and rope will be available for sale, otherwise please do bring your own ropes. If you are suspending, please ensure you bring suspension equipment - we provide aerial straps from the ceiling down to a carabiner at around head height, and there may at times be bamboo available for suspension, but all other suspension equipment must be provided by yourself.

Refund Policy
Tickets can be refunded up to 7 days before an event. Cancellations within 7 days of an event will not be refunded.