Tour Dates for Clare’s one woman show, Why God Created Lesbians, shows in which she is producing and performing, and her gigs and talks.
TOUR DATES 2026
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS, NORWICH
Sat 10th October 2026 7.30pm
Octagon Chapel, 21 Colegate, Norwich
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/38106/clare-summerskill-presents-why-god-created-lesbians
2026 GIG
Sun Dec 6th FUNNY GIRLS. 2.30pm
Clare will be performing alongside Hannah Brackenbury and other talented comedians at
The Brunswick Cellar Bar, Hove
https://wegottickets.com/f/26881
TOUR DATES 2027
Sun 14th March 2027
These are the Days – International Women’s Day fundraiser for Women in Afghanistan. 7pm
Produced and hosted by Clare Summerskill, this event presents a star-studded line up of incredibly talented female performers in an unforgettable evening of Comedy and Music, The show is a fundraiser for The Linda Norgrove Foundation charity who support women in Afghanistan.
The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH. Box Office: 020 7258 2925
https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/these_are_the_days_-_international_womens_day_show
Sun 14th March 2027
The Lesbian GOAT party
Clare Summerskill presents an amazing line-up of incredibly talented lesbian comedians and musicians who have, over the years, proven themselves to be continually in demand and popular with audiences around the country.
Komedia, Brighton
booking link coming soon – save the date!
Sat 1st May 2027
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS, MARGATE
Tom Thumb Theatre
booking link coming soon – save the date!
Sat 22nd May 2027
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS, NOTTINGHAM
Nottingham Arts Theatre, Studio
Booking link coming soon – Save the date!
Sat 12th June 2027
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS, BURY
Bury Met.
Booking link coming soon – Save the date!
Sat 3rd July 2027
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS, SHEFFIELD. 7.30pm
The Lantern,Sheffield, S7 1NF
https://www.ticketsource.com/thelanternsheff/t-mjrpxgn
PREVIOUS SHOWS
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS
Sat 16th May 2026, The Mercury, (Studio) Colchester 8pm
The Mercury, Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO1 1PT | Box Office: 01206 573948
https://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/event/why-god-created-lesbians/tel:441728687110
WHY GOD CREATED LESBIANS
Sat 27th June 2026, The Pumphouse, Aldeburgh, 6pm
44 Park Road, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP15 5EU Box Office: 01728 687110
https://brittenpearsarts.org/events/clare-summerskill-presents-why-god-created-lesbians
GIGS AND TALKS 2026
Thurs 21st May 2026, EarlyBird Cabaret 2pm, Forest Row
Village Hall, Lewes Rd, Forest Row RH18 5ES
Clare will perform a stand up set alongside acts including circus and laughs with Jason Maverick, and music from Afa Simpson
https://earlybirdmay26.eventbrite.co.uk
Sun 31st May 2026, RAF Pride in Service – Day All day event,
Clare performing at 4.20pm. FREE
RAF Museum London, Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5L
To celebrate LGBT+ personnel and veterans’ contributions to the Armed Forces. A varied and lively programme of performances and storytelling, Pride in Service Day is open to all
https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/whats-going-on/pride-in-service-day/
3rd June 2026, Older Queer Voices Festival 4.30pm Free!
Tesco – Heart Building-
Shire Park, Falcon Way, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GA
Appearances by Clare Summerskill, Liz Carr, Lisa Power, Raga D’Silva and others
https://outsavvy.com/event/34926/older-queer-voices-festival
Sat 6th June 2026, ‘Gateway to Heaven’ talk, Richmond, London, 7pm
80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London TW10 6UB
Clare presents LGBTQ oral histories and talks about her own LGBTQ verbatim theatre productions
Sat 13th June 2026, at The Brunswick, Brighton, 7pm
1 Holland Rd, Hove BN3 1JF
https://good-show.co.uk/events/3518
Clare opens the night with a comedy and music set followed by the headlining act, Greymatter, an all-female pop-rock-folk band known for big harmonies and a set full of well loved tunes.
Sat 21st June 2026, Pride and Joy! Woolwich Works, London, 6pm
Clare performs her comedy songs and stand up at:
Woolwich Works, SE18 6HD
Fri 31st July PRIDE HUB, EPSOM.
Clare will be performing a 35 min set at this new event night in Epsom
Details, address and booking link to follow nearer the date
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AT THE RAINBOW’S END by CLARE SUMMERSKILL
In 2026, there will be 8 script-in-hand performances of Clare’s latest play in three cities across the North of the country: Manchester, Shrewsbury, and Sheffield. They will be performed by members of Artemis Theatre Company. There is also one performance in Birmingham at MAC on 4th July see below for details.
All these 8 performances are FREE but booking is essential.
These performances have been made possible by a grant from The Lottery Community Fund.
SHREWSBURY
The Hive
Sun 26th April 3pm and 7pm
Booking link for 3pm show
Booking link for 7pm show
SHEFFIELD
The Broomhall Centre
Sat 9th May 3.30 and 6.30pm
Sun 10th May 6.30pm
This booking link is for the performance on Sat 9th May at 3.30pm
This booking link is for the performance on Sat 9th May at 6.30pm. This performance will be BSL Signed
This booking link is for the performance on Sun 10th May at 6.30pm.
AT THE RAINBOW’S END by CLARE SUMMERSKILL
Midland Arts Centre (MAC). Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham B12 9QH
Sat 4th July 3pm
Booking link: https://macbirmingham.co.uk/events/at-the-rainbows-end
Box Office:tel: 0121 446 3232
PREVIOUS TOUR DATES in 2025 and 2026
THESE ARE THE DAYS Sun 8th March, 2025, 7pm
The Cockpit. Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH. Box Office: 020 7258 2925
https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/these_are_the_days_-_international_womens_day_show
Following the enormous success of 2024’s celebration of International Women’s Day show ‘Those Were the Days’, Clare Summerskill is hosting another star-studded evening of comedy and music. This performance is a Benefit for Women’s Aid.
The Sensible Shoes Comedy Tour 2025
Pop on your most comfortable brogues and stroll along to The Sensible Shoes Comedy Tour!
Join four LGBTQ+ comedy icons – Clare Summerskill, Hannah Brackenbury, Julie Jepson, and Lara A King, – as they step out in style with a marvellous mix of stand-up, stories, songs and quirky collaborations. Buckle up for a hilarious show that’s well-heeled, full of sole(!), and promises to keep you on your toes!
Don’t miss your chance to catch four of the UK’S favourite lesbian comedians together on one stage as they stride purposefully towards a venue near you soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s9lh0tjCU4&t=14s
TOUR DATES, 2025
- 18th Apr – BRIGHTON Komedia (Studio) – TICKETS
- 19th July – NORWICH The Garage – TICKETS
- 20th July – CAMBRIDGE The Town & Gown –TICKETS
These four trailblazing comedians certainly know how to deliver a fabulously entertaining evening. Hannah Brackenbury turns popular songs into daft comedy gold. Clare Summerskill moves us from pathos to merriment with her yarns and ballads. Lara A King showcases her sense of the ridiculous through story and song. Julie Jepson brings quick-witted crowd work. Their collective years of stage time exude a charmingly gentle silliness. Hilarious, witty and silly! – DIVA Magazine
Saturday 1st February 2025, 3pm
‘At the Rainbow’s End’ by Clare Summerskill
Based on interviews with older LGBT people who have experienced homophobia and transphobia in care settings. A script in hand performance by Artemis Theatre Company.
London, N1 6SH
LGBT History Month Talks 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