AUNTIE is an interactive multi-media show that will take you on a journey through lost BBC archives to reflect on the progress of women’s rights from the 1960s to the present day. Hosted by the enthusiastic Auntie, the show celebrates women who went against the grain of society’s expectations, exploring the experience of 1960s societal change using actual documentary footage, satirical dramatisations of archive material and personal reflections from women representing different generations, cultural backgrounds, and experiences.
The performance builds on research and development initially undertaken in 2022, when the BBC celebrated its centenary year. Collective Encounters was invited to work with Dr Marcus Collins, AHRC BBC 100 History Fellow and Reader in Contemporary History at Loughborough University, and Dramaturg Dr Alda Terracciano, on a project entitled ‘The BBC and Cultural Change since the 1960s’. The project involved adapting transcripts from ‘lost’ BBC documentaries from the 1960s and transforming them into a new performance piece.
Join us in person at Toxteth TV in Liverpool, or online via Zoom.
Dates:
Thursday 7th March (7pm)
Friday 8th March (7pm)
Saturday 9th March (1pm & 5pm)
– The performance includes integrated captioning and audio description.
– BSL interpreted performance: Saturday 9 March, 5pm.
– The venue has step-free access.
– If you require a ticket for a carer/ essential companion, please include a note on your order or email: [email protected]
– Tickets are priced on a ‘pay-what-you-can’ basis. If you are unable to pay or you wish to arrange a group booking, please email [email protected] or call 0151 345 6266.
If you have any questions about access or any other requirements, please let us know when you book.
Event Date: Thursday 7th March 2024 - Saturday 9th March 2024
Categories: Accessible event | Arts | Comedy | Community Event | International Womens Day | Liverpool | Online | Theatre
