Patricia Gets Ready (For A Date With The Man Who Used To Hit Her)

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Showing on:
Tue 10 May 2022
Price:
Genre:
Array
Venue:
Studio Theatre
Age Guidance:
15+
Warnings:
Strong Language, Swearing, Descriptions of a sexual nature, Descriptions of violence and Mention of Abortion.

Patricia has spent a year crafting a kick ass speech while recovering from an abusive relationship. But when she bumps into her ex on the street, and accidentally agrees to dinner with him that night, she’s got some big decisions to make; what to wear? What to say? And whether or not to go?

Join Patricia as she gets ready for the date; tells stories of her past, how it has affected her present, and looks honestly at her future.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Bold and beautiful (The Guardian)
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A poetic and piercing insight into the mind of an abused woman (Broadway World)

Supported by Arts Council England, Brixton House & Tender UK. Previously Supported by Charlie Harthill Theatre Reserves – Development Fund and Stage One Producers Bursary for New Producers.

 

Content Warning

This play contains distressing themes. It discusses the issue of domestic violence, abuse and abortion, descriptions of a sexual nature and contains strong language and swearing so please book with care.

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