Part Victorian thriller, part contemporary tale of friendship and rebellion, RedCape Theatre’s new time-travelling, genre-busting show.
A book. One unforgettable night.Part Victorian thriller, part contemporary tale of friendship and rebellion, this time-travelling, genre-busting new show combines RedCape Theatre's unique blend of physical theatre, dark comedy and gripping storytelling.
As protestors gather outside the hospital where they work, three women meet up for a monthly book club. This month's book is Luminous - a dark delve into Victorian London, where lurid stories are brought to life for entertainment in the penny gaff theatres: tales of an anonymous killer haunting the city and women whose bones glow through their skin.
In the twenty-first-century living room, the wine is flowing and the discussion is getting heated. Mighty thinks the book is outrageous, Mags thinks it's the best thing she's ever read, and Alice hasn't got past page three. As the women get drawn deeper into the story, memories surface, unexpected connections are made, and the worlds begin to blur.
Content warning:
This production explores sensitive themes of violence against women (physical and sexual), abortion, illness and grief, and includes scenes that some audience members may find upsetting. It contains references to childbirth, self-immolation and nuclear warfare. It also contains strong language, ableist and misogynistic language and an abstract depiction of an autopsy.
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The Faculty Serviced Apartments are fully furnished apartments with free wireless broadband. The town centre is a 5-minute walk away. The 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments offer privacy, space and comfort.
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This historic building was once visited by Charles Dickens for his public readings. It offers a Dickens-themed restaurant, light, modern rooms with private bathrooms, and a themed bar..
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Featuring free, unlimited WiFi and air conditioning, Kings Road Aparthotel is located in Reading, just 0.2 miles from The Blade building and 0.4 miles from the Oracle Shopping Centre.
Reading Serviced Apartments
Located in the centre of Reading, these stylish and contemporary one and 2-bedroom apartments have spacious open plan living areas and are ideal for business and leisure stays. The apartments offer an environment as close to home as possible..
Quality Hotel Reading
In Reading town centre, the Quality Hotel Reading is situated next to the Oracle Shopping Centre. The traditional hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and hearty breakfasts..
Premier Inn Reading Central
Close to the Oracle shopping complex and a short walk from Reading Train Station, Premier Inn Reading Central is a modern, good-value, efficient base..
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