EVENT INFORMATION
“I’ll show you what I’ve been hiding, for thousands of years.”
A Tale of Sex, Seduction and Survival: journey into the murky, sordid and dangerous depths of Brighton’s Underworld, an evocation of memories and past lives.
Betsy, a sauce box, a church bell and a woman on the edge, with mouths to feed, nobs to fleece, and blobby boys to repel. It’s 1820 (ish) and Betsy is a Brightonian, “at work”. Having parted company from the St Mary’s Home for Penitent Women, she’s been given a “situation” by the knobs of the town, keeping an eye on the house of builder and land developer Thomas Kemp, lest he should return with the money he owes his creditors.
Whilst she’s there, she’s required to give comfort to members of the brotherhood, and it isn’t long before she meets Guardian of the Town and Chair of the Committee for the Provision of the poor, George Bintshaft.Flowers arrive. Then wine, then dresses. A carriage to take Betsy to a private supper. More wine, soft words, and then a hot wine-laden breath, urgent whisperings, and fumblings at the same dress…
The first performance in this series, 'Wisdom Of A Brighton Whore (Part 1) - (aka The Silent Stream)' will take place on Friday 24th May. Tickets available here.
CAST + CREATIVE TEAM
Performed by Elizabeth Bell
Written & Directed by Jonathan Brown
PRESS + REVIEWS
“Jonathan Brown knows how to drive a plot… ” - Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
"This is the kind of work that should remind us all of the real need for live theatre. Why do I only have five stars to award?” - Latest 7
TICKET OFFER
BOOK TWO OR MORE THEATRE & DANCE SHOWS FOR £8 EACH!
Find out more here.
RUNNING TIMES
80 minutes, no interval
