Damn the Dark
Venus Rising Theatre
Set in 1977, Damn the Dark follows five women navigating Soho's vibrant
discotheque scene. Jean, a night-shift nurse, spends time with her
sister Daphne, an aspiring housewife, and Daphne’s friend Layla, an
ambitious journalist. The club’s regulars, Margot, a Gogo dancer, and
Kim, a punk enthusiast, are each chasing their dreams. Amid rising
violence and fear in the 1970s, these women unite through courage and
activism, joining the Reclaim the Night march. This immersive production
celebrates disco, punk and empowerment, inviting the audience to dance
in solidarity with the characters.
Created and Performed by |
Emma Phipps, Meg Grinde, Darcy Grant, Rosie Bridgwater and Hannah Reid
Directed
by | Emma Phipps
Choreographed by | Hannah Reid
Set and Costume
design by | Rosie Bridgwater and Darcy Grant
Company Stage Manager |
Meg Grinde
Thanks | Anglia Ruskin University, Naz Yeni, Heather
Lilley, Jonny Croose
instagram.com/damnthedark_/
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Theatre
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£10.00 - £12.00 -
4-10 August 2025 -
60 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora -
studio -
14+ (guidance) -
None
