You are invited to Break Reality, a cabaret night where you step out from the real world and into a dimension where objects come to life and anything is possible! Hosted by Beanpig Puppetry and friends, a collective of queerpuppeteers & performers who believe in the life of all things.The night will bring together surrealist and object-based performers from varying disciplines such as drag, puppetry and clowning.Come and see the unimaginable wonders of:Buoys Buoys BuoysBean Pig PuppetsEve BeeThe Mollusc DimensionGenevieve CameoMandy Sweats (26th)Lachlan Werner (27th)Expect folklore, drag, a visit from the realm of Gary the goblin, clowns,bards, music, sacred silliness and serious play.We will break the boundaries and binaries of real and not real, animate and inanimate, and draw you into the world of your imaginations where anything can come alive if it's made of cardboard and foam!Break Reality is back this year with two shows on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th May with new reality breaking works.Doors open 7pmShow 7.30pm until 10.30pm with intervalPuppet autographs & drinks at the bar til 12am

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… we have a small favour to ask. We don't want your money to support a hack's bar bill at Abattoir, but if you have a pound or two spare, we really encourage you to support a good cause. If this review has either helped you discover a gem or avoid a turkey, consider doing some good that will really make a difference.

You can donate to the charity of your choice, but if you're looking for inspiration, there are three charities we really like.

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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