Past Event
The Mayers Ensemble
What If I Told You?
Written & performed by Pauline Mayers
Directed by Chris Goode
Shortlisted for Amnesty International's Freedom of Expression Award 2017
'A gift for all who attend it… it’s hard to imagine an hour more warm and supportive than the one we spend with Pauline Mayers’ The Scotsman ★★★★
Throughout Pauline’s life and careers as a dancer and choreographer, she has defied assumptions based on her gender, background and race, tearing up the narrative that society tried to impose on her at every turn. Now she is ready to tell her story – entwined with the story of James Sims, self-ascribed ‘father of modern gynaecology’ who operated on slaves without anaesthetic.
In a blend of dance and theatre, Pauline Mayers gets us up on our feet and invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about our past and the history on which we build our futures.
After the show, Koan: What If You Told Us takes the conversation further and provides an opportunity for the audience to share thoughts and ideas.
‘Extraordinarily brave, fierce and huggable… a show that shakes up traditional theatre and power structures to put you in the picture in more ways than one’ The Guardian
‘Mayers is a wonderful host… her choreography has a compelling lineage, and with each movement there comes a meaning and story of its own’ A Younger Theatre ★★★★
- Year
- 2017
- When
- Thu 19 & Fri 20 Oct, 7.30pm
- Tickets
- £12 *
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Other info
Brighton Dome's presentation of What If I Told You? is supported by the University of Brighton Theatre and Galleries.Developed at West Yorkshire Playhouse. A co-production by The Mayers Ensemble and West Yorkshire Playhouse.
BSL interpreted: Fri 20 Oct, 7.30pm
* There is a £2 per order charge. Additional postage charges (50p or £1.50) apply
Accessibility at Brighton Dome supported by London Gatwick
*There is a £3 per order charge for all phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members).
