Forthcoming Events

Clare is part of the Sensible Shoes Comedy Tour

Friday 18th October 7.30pm

Join four LGBTQ+ comedy icons – Clare Summerskill, Hannah Brackenbury, Lara A King, and Julie Jepson – as they step out in style with a marvellous mix of stand-up, stories, songs and quirky collaborations.

Two Brewers, 114 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UJ
https://www.outsavvy.com/event/19125/the-sensible-shoes-comedy-tour

Previous Events

At the Rainbow’s End

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. 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.

  • Fri 14th June — 3pm and 7pm
  • Sun 16th June — 3pm and 7pm
  • Sun 30th June — 3pm and 7pm

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.

Presented by Artemis Theatre Company. Supported by Royal Victoria Hall Foundation.

Those Were the Days

Clare produced and appeared 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’!

  • 6th March 2024
  • 7th March 2024

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

I’ve Been Clare Summerskill

A celebratory evening of songs and comedy presented by the legendary lesbian singer-songwriter and comedienne.

In her latest full-length stage show show, I’ve Been Clare Summerskill, Clare combines her comedy and songwriting talents to reflect upon her long career as what she terms ‘a professional lesbian’! Her humour is warm, 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.

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