Slung Low, Holbeck’s own theatre, are presenting four shows this month.
Third Class is one-man theatre show based on the life of Titanic survivor Edward Dorking. Edward was gay. Openly gay, and on Wednesday 10 April 1912, he set sail for New York on a ticket bought for him by his parents in the hope his American family could put him ‘right’.
Having survived the sinking, Edward toured the Vaudeville circuit, recreating the stories for a fact-hungry public.
But Edward didn’t want fame; he wanted revenge. When everyone was talking about the deaths of millionaires and society figures, few were discussing the people who took the lion’s share of the losses that night: the third class. Edward was coming for the upper classes. Third Class is on Saturday 10 May at 7:30pm.
Talking About The Fire is a show about a new nuclear weapons treaty – one that’s trying to give the power to eliminate nuclear weapons to the states, and people, who don’t possess them. It’s a show and a conversation. We’ll talk about where we are, where we live, and why it’s important people like us talk about this at all. Talking About The Fire is on Saturday 17 May at 7:30pm and there will be a post-show discussion about the play and the issues raised.
Three Little Vikings: three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin.
Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there’s lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won’t listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what’s going on and save the day?
Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard! This family-friendly show (3+) is on Sunday 18 May at 2pm.
And finally, Sisters 360 is a 60-minute show for young audiences inspired by real-life skateboarding sisters Layna, Maysa and Amaya from Hull, and their Olympic hero Sky Brown. Find more information in our preview here. Part of the Leeds Playhouse community tour, Sisters 360 is on Wednesday 21 May at 5pm.
All four shows are on at The Warehouse in Holbeck, Crosby Street, LS11 9RQ and are pay-as-you-feel. Book your free tickets at www.slunglow.org/shows and pay after the show.
Main photo: Three Little Vikings. Credit: Wrongsemble
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