Evening Events

 

FRIDAY NIGHT - 14th May

8:15pm at the Merlin Theatre, Frome

I PUT A SPELL ON YOU

Devised by Wendy Buonaventura with choreography from the company

“A rare fusion of thought-provoking art and inspiring fact… immensely provocative on all levels”  - The Stage

“A wonderfully witty show…Buonaventura has assembled some marvellously silly quotes about the dangers of dance and skilfully deploys them, along with some very fine dance” -   Scotsgay

Discover how the cancan affected fashions in underwear, why drag was invented and where women were arrested for doing the shimmy. The show is a beguiling mix of dance with stories of scandalous female performers and subversive dance forms. Based on Wendy Buonaventura’s book of the same name and originally a one-woman show, this adaptation features solos from dancers on this year’s Sirocco programme.

Tickets price £16 (children half price)
Tickets available from Merlin Theatre Box Office 01373 465949 or from Sirocco: 0117 927 3099


Venus Saleh. Photo by Verity Rivers
 

SATURDAY NIGHT - 15th May

Saturday 15th May,

early evening to midnight at the Rook Lane Arts Centre

 ROOK LANE EXTRAVAGANZA

Our party evening begins with a light meal of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes*. There will also be a bar throughout the evening. During the dancing, feel free to wander through to the café, where dance dvds will be showing. During the evening Hazel Kayes will give a practical demonstration on how to apply stage make-up; henna and massage will also be available.

And expect some impromptu performances by our artists.

 DRESS UP! LET YOUR HAIR DOWN!

 Wild, elegant, enigmatic attire is encouraged, with a prize for the most impressive outfit.

 Extra tickets for this event can be bought via the Sirocco website for friends and partners of Sirocco participants; price £16.

 *NB: This vegetarian buffet is available from 5.30-7.30pm only.

 

SIROCCO BAZAAR

 We don’t have space for a big-time souk. Instead, we are proposing a home-made bazaar. All participants are invited to bring along good quality  (please note!) items to be sold during the Saturday Night Extravaganza: costumes, scarves, CDs, dvds, books, lanterns, magic carpets….etc.  Put a price and your name on each item and bring it along at the start of our Saturday night event.

 If your item is sold, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to RAWA. This organisation is dedicated to educational, health and other projects to help women in Afghanistan. Every year Sirocco makes a donation to the work of this vital organisation. (see www.rawa.org

 


 

For all questions, enquiries and bookings please email or telephone (+44) 0117 927 3099 or email: info@siroccofestival.org.uk
Sirocco Arts,  P. O. Box 1071, Bristol BS99 1HE.

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