Pity Parade
Pity Parade is a one-woman show about identity, belonging and the quiet strength it takes to find connection in a world that often feels out of reach.
After the death of her short-term boyfriend Olga is consumed by feelings of inadequacy and alienation, questioning whether her grief is valid in the shadow of his family and lifelong friends. As she prepares a speech for his funeral, Olga confronts her past choices, her place in an unfamiliar city, and the loneliness of living between cultures.
PaperBoat Theatre is a new theatre company aimed at championing new-writing in an industry that is being threatened by the presence of AI. PaperBoat's first performance of Pity Parade at the SITFY International Theatre Festival won them the award for Best Original Script and a nomination for Best Actress and Best Director. PaperBoat also debuted the play Philia by Patrick Burley-Brown at The Hope Theatre in January of this year.
Cast & Creative Team
PaperBoat Theatre
Writers: Patrick Burley-Brown and Magdalena Puchalska
Director: Patrick Burley-Brown
Lighting Designer: Henry Slater
Date & Time: Friday 25th & Saturday 26th September @ 5:30pm
Running Time: 60 mins
Content warnings: Suitable for ages 16 and above, contains strong Language
Latecomers may not be admitted. Ticket purchases are non refundable.
Concession prices apply to students; under 18s; pensioners; those on disability and unemployment benefits; Equity, BECTU & SDUK members.
The Bread & Roses Theatre receives no core funding and survives almost entirely on ticket sales. Any donations, help us support independent arts and theatremakers - an essential step in preserving the future of fringe theatre.
Venue: The Glitch
The Glitch is a vibrant artsy café & bar and unique creative space in the heart of Waterloo, created by VAULT Creative Arts, producers of VAULT Festival. Good coffee, cheeesy toasties, cold beers, delicious cocktails and the most welcoming staff. It’s the perfect place to meet with friends, work in comfort, or relax admiring local artworks. As the evening draws in, the space morphs into a lively bar with intimate nights of comedy, theatre, music, spoken word, and special one-off events and parties. A unique space with plenty of atmosphere that’s open and inclusive to all. Queer-friendly and proudly a safe space for the LGBTQIA community, with many events led by or created for queer people.
The Theatre is downstairs at The Glitch with a capacity of 54 and versitle set-up. Ideal for theatre, comedy, experimental, cabaret and WIP shows. Full tech spec cab be viewed here
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