31st Dec 1799. The last day of the 18th century and the brink of a new era. Elisabeth and Jeanne, balloonists-extraordinaire, are about to perform their most daring feat. At midnight precisely one of the women will jump from a balloon floating high above their world, the world of men, parachute alone through the twelve chimes of midnight, and return to earth in a brand new century. Ahead of them : female emancipation, gender equality, and sexual liberation. But first, one of them must jump. Close their eyes. And jump ...
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a new play about the challenges of being a woman in this world of men.
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For a woman in 1799, the only way was up. In 2011, other directions are also available.
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You need to be aware that the play contains very strong language and sexual references, It is bawdy and Chaucerian. While this is surely not a problem for our 'adult' audience, PGA could well be the order of the day.
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As last year, after their thought-provoking production, "Einstein's Daughter", the Hyde Festival Theatre Company will be happy to chair a post show discussion.
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Tickets for any of these events, at the very reasonable price of £6, can be
obtained at Whalley Post Office or from Clare Allen on 01254 824392