Resusci-Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection)

Join us on 25 October at 7pm for an exclusive production of Resusci-Anne, an evening of theatre, poetry, and sea-shanties! This event will be taking place at the brand new venue, (run by YWMP). Find us at 33-35 Little Clarendon St, OX1 1HU

Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) drags up the lore surrounding Resusci Anne; an unidentified drowned girl, considered to be the 'world's most beautiful dead girl' and whose face was used to create the first CPR training dummies.
The show finds Holly and Raina as they search for their friend Anne in the club of dead women, unsure how they arrived there and desperate for a resolution. Haunted by famous dead women; Joan of Arc, Ophelia and Elizabeth Taylor, the two grapple with pop culture and their pasts in an attempt to resuscitate the truth behind their best friend's death. With banjo-based comaraderie from the wonderful Gael Showler, Resusci Anne (and the Personal Displays of Affection) swims the line of gig-theatre, folk-tale, sea-shanty and long form spoken word. Beware the vague and wet graffiti! Beware the loss that threatens to fall on your head!
This event will also feature music from Kerensa. Breaking the pop mould, Kerensa is a gender and genre fluid artist you will never unsee (in the best way). Singing in both English and Mandarin, this classically trained dual heritage being embraces and blends all of their identities in one and ties them together with a neat, theatrical operatic vocal bow. With dramatic ups and downs, Kerensa keeps you guessing. This London based self-producing artist has been busy. They have played venues such as Southbank Centre and Rough Trade Bristol, been on tour with Sounds Queer X Sofar Sounds, and has new music coming out this year.
Tickets are £7 (£5 concessions) - book now to avoid disappointment!
The Nest is an accessible building, but if you have any specific access needs, please drop us an email at [email protected] beforehand.

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