Punk Alley I Mitchell Arts Centre, Broad Street, Hanley I Saturday 26 August I 11am & 2.30pm (run time 50 mins)
VIVA LA PUNK!
Punk Alley is a loud, wild, and unapologetic joyride of live original punk music and high energy dance. But don’t leave your adults at home – this is a punk show for everyone.
Enter the world of the Lazurr Tuts, a world-famous, foot stomping punk band made up of misfits and outcasts with a mission: to help you free your inner anarchist and celebrate the joys of being you. Dance, sing, shout, whisper, stomp, spin, sign and shake on a journey of self-expression – because what you have to say to the world is important!
Get your tickets to this very special show for FREE and donate what you decide at the theatre!
Need more info? You can find performance, content and access details below. And this 90-second trailer you a great idea what you might see and hear on the day.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE SHOW
Lazurr Tuts are a punk band! So in the show, they’ll be playing live music. There will be loud noises from guitars, drums, singing and speakers.
This performance is aimed at children aged 5+. However, Punk Alley is suitable for the whole family including younger children, but some elements may be most engaging for those aged 5 and over.
Everyone is invited to participate in creating songs, writing placards, and playing music. But you can participate, or not participate, in any way you choose. There is no pressure.
This is a relaxed performance, so you can get up, go to the loo, stim, make noise, whatever you need to do.
The show will be 50 minutes long. There is no interval, but as it’s a relaxed performance, please feel free to get up, leave, and come back, whatever you need!
Screens on stage will display the lyrics to the songs in written English. There will also be water-based haze on stage.
In the final song ‘Foot Flowers’, there will be a flower petal drop, where flowers will fall gently and quietly from up high onto the band onstage.
At times there will be bright lights, and sometimes the stage will go dark (but not completely). In the beginning of the show the band will show you how loud they go, and how bright and dark it will be.
There will be BSL interpretation throughout the show. Audio Description will also be available. You will be asked when you book your ticket whether you would like a wheelchair space inside the theatre. There will be ear defenders available, but just in case there’s not enough to go around, please do bring your own if you have them.
ADDITIONAL ACCESS SUPPORT
There will be a pre-show access and orientation session beginning 30 minutes before each performance, led by the company’s support worker, Neelam. You can experience the set and costumes, hear the loudest part of the music and see the brightest lights, and take your seats before the rest of the audience.
There will also be post-show support in the foyer where Neelam will be on hand to discuss anything that may have come up during the performance. Both sessions are drop-in and free of charge.
CONTENT
Punk Alley directly engages with children and asks for their thoughts, questions and ideas about the world around them. Themes and issues that may arise in the show:
– Climate change
– Disability
– LGBTQIA+ identities
– Race
– Politics
– Family and friends
WHAT DO AUDIENCES THINK?
‘We LOVED Punk Alley this afternoon. It made me cry, it was so nice! Love the words and sentiment in all the songs, so joyful and vibrant and generally great. Every child should see this show. Thank you so much.’
‘Woweeee just blown away by your talent and energy. We absolutely loved it. Tears and the hugest smiles.’
‘It’s beautiful. I cannot get over it. The words and songs are beautiful.’
‘We had a great time at Punk Alley today. My kids (12 and 10) loved the show. Although we don’t have any particular needs such as sign language we all enjoyed the relaxed and inclusive environment, and we had a lot of interesting conversations about rules and leadership on the train home!’
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