Buzzbox Collective presents 2 contemporary theatre double bills. Double Bill 1 (June 1 & 3). BETWEEN THE DEAD FISH AND ME: What lies between us and the dead fish? Lies, greed and a bunch of plastic. A heart-wrenching story brought to life with physical movement and soundscapes. PERFECTLY DIFFERENT: Katie loves her husband but is struggling with certain things he does. Therapy may be the way forward but when she expresses her concerns, she starts hearing voices - voices of people who are like her husband. Double Bill 2 (June 2 & 4). WE ARE NOT KINGS: When did you become so shut off from the world that bore you? How did you think this was going to end? We Are Not Kings explores a singular voice in a world where noise is everywhere and revisits our origins in order to listen. EXPENDABLE: We know that gender is not a choice because no one, in their right mind, would choose to use mens public toilets. Expendable explores the reality of being a transgender man in the UK - the good, the bad, and the scary.

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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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Acting For Others
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