Inspired by true events, Swipe, Life & Gate Number 5 is an exceptional lesbian love story between a white and a black immigrant. Told through a fusion of live theatre and films, you become a passenger on a hilarious and heartfelt journey from their first date to a cheeky, honest (sometimes too honest) loving relationship.Only one performer is present on stage, whilst the other characters are projected through facetime, conversations and movies. Prepare to fall in love as the couple begin their extraordinary, almost too good to be true, love story that leads them from a swipe through life and to gate number 5. Starring Princess Donnough & Henriette Laursen Directed by Rasheka Christie-CarterDOP: Vincent Rosec"Henriette Laursen is at one with it, and it shows." - All That Dazzels Henriette Laursen, the writer and performer of Gate Number 5, is the Tedx speaker of How NOT to portray bisexuals in media, and is the author and performer of the comedy show Going Straight to Gay... Or something in-between.

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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
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