A South Africa Event on 2016-05-13 19:30:00
FRANCESCA MARTINEZ + Jen Brister \ Comedy in the Gallery @ The Art House, Southampton \ 7.30PM Fri 13 & Sat 14 May 2016 Tickets for the Saturday 14th May are here. Francesca Martinez's Wobbly Manifesto! Without diversity, there would be no evolution, no life, no human beings. So why are we still so damn scared of difference? Francesca explores how humanity has chosen to handle disability… and, by proposing her own Wobbly Manifesto, she aims to show that embracing diversity as normal would revolutionise the world we live in. Francesca is an award-winning comedian who has toured internationally including sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, the Melbourne Comedy Festival and the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. She has recently completed a 33-date UK tour and two Off-West-End London runs at the famous Tricycle Theatre and the legendary Hackney Empire. Francesca has also guested on many prime-time chat-shows including THE FRANK SKINNER SHOW: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXE-gao8NMw Since starring in five series of BBC's Grange Hill, Francesca has appeared on ITV's The Frank Skinner Show, Ricky Gervais’ Extras (Ricky is a huge supporter of hers and hand-wrote the role for her) opposite Kate Winslet, BBC3's Russell Howard’s Good News, headlined ITV's The Jonathan Ross Show, and debuted on ITV's Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning, Channel 5's The Wright Stuff and Channel 4's Very British Problems. This year she opened Series 11 of Live At The Apollo on BBC2 to critical acclaim, and has commissions to write plays for BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3, and the National Theatre. Francesca has performed all over the world including Ireland, South Africa, Canada, America – where she gigged at Caroline’s on Broadway – and at last year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where she performed alongside actress, Emma Thompson. Oh yeah, and she has mild cerebal palsy but she much prefers the word ‘wobbly’ as she explains on Irish chat-show, The Café: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C66DfV51hJg An outspoken opponent of welfare reform by the government, she uses her public profile to raise issues about disability and fight for a fairer system. She recently made global headlines when she became the first Olympic Torch Bearer to pull out of the London relay in protest over China’s treatment of Tibet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQzjGTtLp-k Support tonight come from Jen Brister! After performing in front of the legendary Spike Milligan and receiving the luminous and prestigious title of having ‘a great pair of Bristols,’ Jen knew that comedy was the way forward. So with the help of two jokes and a push up bra she was on her way! “Brister ticks all the boxes – she’s confident, energetic and knows how to deliver a line for maximum laughs” THE SCOTSMAN There is a Facebook event here with news and up-to-date info. Our Director Paul Bickmore (better known as Bik) spends a lot of his time tracking down a varied, interesting range of performances for us to host here at The Art House. A seasoned musician himself (as well as being the man who does the sound engineering on the night – something he does extremely well), Bik hand selects the very best acts to showcase in our gallery space – his criteria? They have to make him feel like this – and they will have the same effect on you, we promise. Travel information:- We are a city centre venue and parking can be in short supply. If you are driving, please make sure you leave plenty of time to find a space click here for a map of where the nearest parking spaces can be found. We recommend Kings Park Road car park: We are about 10 minutes walk from Southampton City Centre train station (head up the hill toward the Guildhall clock tower) and on the route for most city centre buses (the Unilink U1 stops virtually outside.) Do you have a question about coming to this event? Please click here for a list of our event FAQs Click here to go to The Art House what's on page Accessibility info:- Events are generally suitable for adults, young people and older children – children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, however. Young children are also welcome to come along but be aware some poems and songs may contain adult content (although we try to keep these until after children have left!) Most events are held on our first floor, accessible by a wide staircase with a sturdy banner. Comformatable seating is provided. We regret that, due to space and other constraints, we are generally unable to relocate our events to the ground floor for those who require ground level access – so sorry. FAQs Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Events are open to all ages unless otherwise stated, however please note that our mission is to provide creative activity primarily to adults, therefore most of our programme is aimed at 16 years and over. Performances may include stronger language. Life drawing classes are open to over 18s only. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Please click here for details of how to find us. What can/can't I bring to the event? Please don't bring your own food or drink to The Art House. Where can I contact the organiser with any questions? The best way is by email to info@thearthousesouthampton.co.uk Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? If you have a smartphone, we prefer that you save paper and show us your ticket on a phone. What is the refund policy? Tickets are not refundable unless the event is cancelled. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? As long as the person making the booking is with you, that's fine. 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at The Art House Southampton CIC
178 Above Bar Street
Southampton, United Kingdom
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