Forthcoming Events
2024
At the Rainbow’s End by Clare Summerskill
A brand new script-in-hand performance based on the lived experiences of older LGBTQ+ people in adult social care, followed by a Q&A session between the audience, the writer, the cast and invited panellists.
Homophobia – Transphobia – Prejudice – Abuse
Presented by Artemis Theatre Company.
Supported by Royal Victoria Hall Foundation
At The Courtyard Theatre
40 Pitfield Street
London
N1 6EU
Fri 14th June 3pm and 7pm
Sun 16th June 3pm and 7pm
Sun 30th June 3pm and 7pm
Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/null/e-xldmql
At the Rainbow’s End is a brand new, moving, original and hard-hitting play based on interviews with older LGBTQ+ people who have experienced homophobia and transphobia in care settings or in their own home when receiving care.
Although some of the content of this piece makes for uncomfortable listening, this work is intended to raise awareness of forms of discrimination that LGBTQ+ people fear and have experienced. It shines a light on the importance of understanding the specific challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ people. The play seeks to raise awareness of the issue amongst the LGBTQ+ population and also to engage with the social care sector and encourage dialogue to develop learning, skills and confidence to address these challenges so that older LGBTQ+ people can feel safe to be their authentic selves wherever they live or receive care, and do not have to fear going back into the closet in later life.
March 6th 7.30 THOSE WERE THE DAYS
at Theatro Technis, London NW1 1TT
Clare is producing and will be appearing in an incredible line-up of artists including Martha and Eve (Donna & Kebab), Alice Arnold (Alice and Clare) and Lorraine Bowen.
This uplifting, joyous, celebratory show provides a chance to re-live the legendary Hackney Empire International Women’s Day shows of the 1990s, featuring some of the brilliant acts from back in the day who reunite for this special occasion. This performance will be definitely be ‘a night to remember’!
at https://buytickets.at/theatrotechnis1/1125132
Tickets still available for March 6th show, but March 7th show is SOLD OUT
March 7th 7.30 THOSE WERE THE DAYS
at Theatro Technis, London NW11T T
Clare is producing and will be appearing in an incredible line-up of artists including Martha and Eve (Donna & Kebab), Alice Arnold (Alice and Clare) and The Hot Doris Band
This performance is a benefit for Women’s Aid. (SOLD OUT)
LGBT HISTORY MONTH TALKS by CLARE, FEBRUARY 2024
1st Feb Havering Council – Gateway to Heaven talk
13th Feb Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted – Gateway to Heaven talk
15th Feb University of Greenwich – At the Rainbow’s End talk
23rd Feb University Hospitals Birmingham – At the Rainbow’s End talk
24th Feb UNISON South East – In Our Own Words talk
26th Feb Wolesely – Gateway to Heaven Talk (Virtual)
28th Feb. Haringey Libraries – Gateway to Heaven Talk
(free at Wood Green Library, 6pm)
FINAL TOUR DATES 2023 I’VE BEEN CLARE SUMMERSKILL
(full length stage show)
Saturday 4th November, 2023, London
The Courtyard Theatre, (Old Street Tube). 7pm
Previous shows:
Friday 3rd March, 2023 Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre, Bute Place, CARDIFF CF10 5AL
Fri 12th May, 2023 York
John Cooper Studio at 41 Monkgate, York, YO31 7PB
Presented by QueerArts
‘I’ve Been Clare Summerskill’
A celebratory evening of songs and comedy presented by the legendary lesbian singer-songwriter and comedienne.
In her latest show, I’ve Been Clare Summerskill, she combines her comedy and song-writing talents to reflect upon her long career as what she terms ‘a professional lesbian’! Her humour is warm and welcoming and often far too close to the bone. Audience members of any age, sexual orientation or gender identity will relish her unique take on matters of love and lust, marriage and divorce, and middle-aged worries and wisdom. Her comedy songs are hilarious and, as you will discover, Clare is a multi-talented comedienne and musician.
‘Engaging and Charming’ Time Out
‘One of the funniest women in the UK’ What’s On
‘A lesbian Victoria Wood!’ Women’s Hour BBC Radio 4
Clare Summerskill has been performing her one-woman comedy stage shows for audiences in the UK and US for over two decades. She has been a guest on Richard and Judy C4, appeared in The Royal Variety Show ITV, and been part of the line-up of the notorious Stonewall productions at The Albert Hall. She has written for comedy shows on BBC Radio 4 including Weekending and Heated Rollers.
2022 TOUR DATES for I’VE BEEN CLARE SUMMERSKILL
Thurs 20th Oct, 2022. Seven Artspace, 31(a) Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD
7.30pm £12 Tickets: www.sevenleeds.co.uk/event/ive-been-clare-summerskill and 0113 26 26 777
Sat 12th Nov, 2022. The Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes MK17 8LU
8.45pm £12/10 Tickets:www.stables.org/event/ive-been-clare-summerskill and 01908 280800
Sat 19th Nov, 2022. Hebden Bridge Little Theatre, Holme St, Hebden Bridge HX7 8EE
7.30pm £12 Tickets: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/9938/ive-been-clare-summerskill
Sunday 8th May, 2022. The Brunswick Pub, Holland Road Hove BN3
9pm, Tickets £12 – available from Brighton Fringe website and also on the door.
TICKETS https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/ive-been-clare-summerskill-155180/
Sunday 15th May, 2022. The Brunswick Pub, Holland Road Hove BN3
9pm, Tickets £12 – available from Brighton Fringe website and also on the door.
TICKETS. https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/ive-been-clare-summerskill-155180/
Friday 20th May, 2022. Backroom at The Two Brewers, London.
114 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UJ.
7.30pm, Tickets £15 – available from OutSavvy (link to be posted soon)
BUY TICKETS ONLINE AT https://www.outsavvy.com/event/8003/ive-been-clare-summerskill
Friday 27th May, 2020. Brewers Manchester, Manchester.
4 Canal St, M1 3HE
7.30pm – Buy Tickets online at: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/8002/ive-been-clare-summerskill
And tickets will be on sale at the door.
Friday 3rd June, 2022. Old Fire Station, Oxford.
40 George Street, Oxford. OX1 2AQ
7.30pm – Buy tickets online, by phone or at the door. https://oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/ive-been-clare-summerskill/
Tickets: 01865263990
Saturday 18th June, 2022. The Culture Palace, Enfield.
7pm – https://www.dugdalecentre.co.uk/events/ive-been-clare-summerskill
Friday 24th June, 2022. The Rosemary Branch Theatre, London.
2 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DT.
7.30pm, £15 (£12.50 concessions) Sorry, no wheelchair access 🙁
TICKETS: https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/ive-been-clare-summerskill
And tickets will be on sale at the door.
Saturday 25th June, 2022. The Rosemary Branch Theatre, London.
2 Shepperton Road, London, N1 3DT
7.30pm, £15 (£12.50 concessions) Sorry, no wheelchair access 🙁
TICKETS: https://www.rosemarybranchtheatre.co.uk/show/ive-been-clare-summerskill-2
And tickets will be on sale at the door.