Is that a joy-con in your pocket, or are you pleased to see us? Armed with plasmids, meelee weapons, and enough energy drinks to kill a small dog, Player One and Player Two are on a mission to uncover the truth about women in the gaming industry.Inspired by real testimonies from women working within the gaming industry, Sluts With Consoles is an anarchic, high energy, dark comedy created to heal the edgy teenage not-like-other-girls girl inside us all.When your world is falling apart and nothing makes sense, who wouldnt want to retreat into a fantasy world where youre the hero? Part love-letter to the games we grew up with, and part coming of age temper tantrum, Sluts With Consoles is an exploration of girlhood, escapism, and the need for control amid chaos... however, with gamergate, gatekeeping and growing up to contend with, maybe being in control isnt as much fun as its cracked up to be... This is a show about video games, the women who love them, and the community we wish would love us back.UNTAPPED Award Nominee 2023VAULT Festival Spirit Award Nominee 2023Associate Artists of University of ReadingDogmouth is a grassroots theatre company led by Alice Flynn. They are based in Reading and specialise in LGBTQ+ and female led stories, seeking to exorcise feminine rage through art. Heavily inspired by the riot grrrl movement, Dogmouth have created a small cult following for their punchy attitude and dark sense of humour underlying their work. They have previously produced work for King's Head Theatre, VAULT Festival, and National Student Drama Festival.

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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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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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