PRIDE

As two LGBTQ women running a theatre company, Pride is super important to us. We want to elevate LGBTQ+ voices and create safe spaces, because - especially coming from Cumbria where there is a real lack of representation - we understand how vital safe spaces are. Recently, as part of Ophelia, we visited PinC (Pride in North Cumbria Youth group) which felt really important to us. 

 

As a small theatre company we don't always have the means to run an event during Pride month, but we always support other companies in promoting theirs. In 2020 we celebrated LGBTQ+ creatives through an Instagram IGTV showcase, raising money for Mermaids UK, who Amy has worked with in the past. Mermaids UK support young transgender and genderdiverse people. We also raised money for Colours Youth Network who support young Black and POC LGBTQ+ people.

 

In 2021 we produced 'A New Writing Scratch Night', raising money for Mermaids UK. We supported two emerging LGBTQ+ writers to tell the stories they wanted to tell. We provided dramaturgical support, cast four brilliant actors, and directed and produced the pieces over Zoom.

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'Be Back Soon' by Eva Gaynor-Smith (she/her)

Directed by Hannah Roze-Lewis. Produced by Amy Allenby.

Starring:

Sid Akbar as SAM

Michelle Kelly as ELLA/ DOREEN/ LENNIE

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'Be Back Soon' follows 6-year old Sam and his mum Ella. Joyful and

moving, it explores the power of storytelling and how a community can

raise a child. Also featuring pink sharks, custard creams, and Elton John.

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'My Jewish Space Laser' by Ethan Olswang (he/him)

Directed and Produced by Hannah Roze-Lewis and Amy Allenby

Starring:

Sophie Reisner as ETHAN

Pete O'Keeffe as THOMAS

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'My Jewish Space Laser' is a powerful duologue exploring the writer's lived experience of being gay, American, and Jewish and how those identities intersect and clash when meeting a stranger for a hook-up.

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