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The Immortal Sisterhood Live
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Join us at the London premiere of The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE in the grand Entrance Hall of the British Library as a new book by award-winning broadcaster and writer Gemma Cairney comes to life in an extraordinary fusion of art forms. The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE blends movement, readings, sound, song and strings in a captivating stage show with an intuitive, futurist and feminist perspective.From Grace Jones and Mary Wollstonecraft to Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Wang Zhenyi, the constellation of The Immortal Sisterhood and their stories – even in the face of racism, sexism, illness or war – all offer something different to guide us through life, and to create our own stories.Plus special guests, stalls and more and DJs to close.Two performances. Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September.The event will be partially seated, with standing areas. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis with priority for those less able to stand.
Where to see it
96 Euston Road
Fri 18 Sept
19:30
Join us at the London premiere of The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE in the grand Entrance Hall of the British Library as a new book by award-winning broadcaster and writer Gemma Cairney comes to life in an extraordinary fusion of art forms. The Immortal Sisterhood LIVE blends movement, readings, sound, song and strings in a captivating stage show with an intuitive, futurist and feminist perspective.From Grace Jones and Mary Wollstonecraft to Pharaoh Hatshepsut and Wang Zhenyi, the constellation of The Immortal Sisterhood and their stories – even in the face of racism, sexism, illness or war – all offer something different to guide us through life, and to create our own stories.Plus special guests, stalls and more and DJs to close.Two performances. Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September.The event will be partially seated, with standing areas. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis with priority for those less able to stand.
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