
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...
A play about the challenges of being a woman in this world of men.
22 - 23 July - Swallow Theatre, Whithorn... More info
27 Sept - 1 Oct - Hyde Festival Theatre, Hyde... Book tickets
[Funded by Arts Council England]