A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
A one-night performance in aid of Women for Women International and V-Day
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer is a groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, Eve Ensler (author of The Vagina Monologues) and Mollie Doyle. Each diverse voice rises up in a collective roar to break open, expose, and examine the insidiousness of violence at all levels: brutality, neglect, a punch, even a put-down. The volume features such authors and topics as: Edward Albee on S&M; Maya Angelou on women’s work; Patricia Bosworth on her own physically abusive relationship; Jane Fonda on reclaiming our Mojo; and many more.
For one night only, there will be an inspired, crackling 90 minute performance featuring 5 - 10 monologues from the collection at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. Buy your ticket now.
This will be a passionate, visceral, and thought-provoking production, with artistic and creative contributions from prominent talent in the world of acting, art and music. Tony Award winning playwright, performer, and activist Eve Ensler will be performing her monologue, "Fur is Back,'' along with actresses Meera Syal from "Goodness Gracious me", renowned actress and producer Trudie Styler and Olivia Williams.
A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer is a Lauren Prakke and Michelle Yue production. Directors so far engaged include contemporary artist Jake Chapman, Chris Dercon (Director of Tate Modern) and Iwona Blazwick OBE (Director of Whitechapel Gallery).
The monologues are funny, angry, heartfelt, tragic, and beautiful. But above all, together they create a true and profound portrait of how violence against women affects every one of us.
We are thrilled to announce that every penny raised through ticket sales will be matched and donated to V-Day, Women for Women International and other charities working against violence against women. All performers and Directors will be participating free of charge, and all costs have been sponsored.
Join us as we send a call to the world to end violence against women and girls.
Event: A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
Date: Monday, 26 March 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Tickets can be purchased at the Lyric Theatre box office or online. To book online, visit the online booking page here, click on the 'book online' button in the top right corner and make sure you select the seating area that you wish to buy tickets for. You will have the best view in the Stalls and the Dress Circle and for other ticket options please select Balcony, Boxes or Upper Circle.
For further information and interview bids please contact:
Jasmin Pelham or Sophie da Gama Campos or at JB Pelham PR
e: jasmin@jbpelhampr.com or sophie@jbpelhampr.com
t: +44 (0)20 8969 3959
