Queer Tales from Wales present
A LIFE OF SURPRISES
The True Story of a Remarkable Victorian Sapphic Couple
PART OF BALCHDER MACH PRIDE WEEKEND!
Friday 16 May 7pm, Old Pizzeria, Wynnstay Hotel, Machynlleth, Powys
What happens when a stroppy Irish feminist writer falls for a quiet Welsh woman sculptor in Bella Roma?
Find out in this delightful show about Frances Power Cobbe and her ‘wifie’ Mary Charlotte Lloyd of Llanelltyd – and their amazing friends; Ours is the old, old story of every uprising race or class or order.
The work of elevation must be wrought by ourselves or not at all.’ Frances Power Cobbe, The Duties of Women (1882). From the duo who brought you the Ladies of Llangollen: Jane Hoy and Helen Sandler of Queer Tales From Wales
What the audience said about previous shows:
‘Such a treat! Such a polished performance and wonderful script… I feel enriched by having had the opportunity to watch this.’
‘A deeply moving and funny animation of these inspiring women’s stories. Hope many others have the chance to see/ hear this.’
‘Forgotten women resurrected – wonderful.’
Tickets £8 plus booking fee, or pay what you can: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/queer-tales…/e-ajzmax
A warm welcome for all! Croeso cynnes i bawb!
Written, researched and performed by Jane Hoy with Helen Sandler and friends
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