
The Airborne Adventures of Elisabeth and Jeanne
'For a woman in 1799 the only way was up. In 2011 other directions are available.'
31st Dec 1799. The last day of the 18th century and the brink of a new era. Elisabeth and Jeanne, balloonists-extraordinaire, are about to perform their most daring feat. At midnight precisely one of the women will jump from a balloon floating high above the world and return to earth in a brand new century. Ahead of her: female emancipation, gender equality, and sexual liberation. But first, one of them must jump. Close her eyes. And jump... View trailer
A play about the challenges of being a woman in this world of men.
12 - 13 July - The Lowry Studio, Salford Quays... More info
Lowry Box Office: 0843 208 6010
[Funded by Arts Council England]
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