28Aug
The Speed Twins Gala Benefit Night for Stonewall
Charity Benefit night in support of Stonewall
Tuesday 10th September @ 7.45pm.
Come and see Maureen Chadwick's new play The Speed Twins at Riverside Studios for our special performance in support of Stonewall. Share an exclusive post-show glass or two of delicious Collard Picard Cuvee Prestige champagne along with members of the cast and creative team on the Riverside's terrace, courtesy of Big Broad and Swig wine merchants. Tickets £30. Book here or call the box office on 020 8237 1111.
"Three old women meet as strangers in a spectral version of the Gateways, the lesbian nightclub featured in the filmThe Killing of Sister George: Queenie is in complete denial of her sexuality, Ollie thinks she's died and gone to Dyke Heaven, and Shirley looks as if she hasn't aged a day since she lost the love of her life back in 1962.
As the drink flows, uncomfortable truths are revealed as Queenie struggles to justify her life's choices. Torn between temptation and fear, will she have the courage to re-write history and finally be true to her heart?"
The Speed Twins is directed by Simon Evans, with Amanda Boxer, Polly Hemingway and Mia Mackie.
Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act. Section 28 was an offensive piece of legislation designed to prevent the so-called 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools; as well as stigmatising gay people it also galvanised the gay community.
Stonewall is renowned for its campaigning and lobbying. Some major successes include helping achieve the equalisation of the age of consent, lifting the ban on lesbians and gay men serving in the military, securing legislation allowing same-sex couples to adopt and the repeal of Section 28. More recently Stonewall has helped secure civil partnerships and ensured the recent Equality Act protected lesbians and gay men in terms of goods and services.
Swig are a friendly, independent wine merchant with a reputation for sourcing fine, artisanal wines, many of which you won’t find elsewhere. We have a talent for spotting tall poppies, unearthing rough diamonds and using ungainly metaphors. Our mission is to surprise and entertain, but above all to find wines that punch above their weight.
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