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Spoken Word (storytelling, dark comedy)

  • Venue 236
    Greenside @ George Street - Mint Studio
  • 19:50
  • Aug 2-10, 12-17, 19-24
  • 50 minutes
  • Suitability: 16+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Northern Ireland
  • Group: Lara McClure
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature and violence, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies are required to have a complimentary ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
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Description

Ancient Ulsterwomen used sex as a weapon, and they made plenty of noise about it! Snarly-yet-lyrical modern Ulsterwoman Dr. Lara McClure rants up a trio of foul-mouthed ancestresses – Ness (Cuchulain’s Nana), who assaulted a druid to further her dynastic ambition; cattle-rustling Queen Medb, whose conjugal relations with warrior husband Aillil took the form of combat; and sorrowful Deirdre, whose closely-guarded virginity drove the nation to mass slaughter. Darkly hilarious storytelling with gnarly traditional roots. Listeners are advised to think long and hard before accepting the friendship of the Queen’s thighs. 'Too bloody right!' (Medb). 'All lies' (Ness).

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  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Through Wheelchair access entrance, then on same level through to Lift down to lower ground floor

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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