Assembly Rooms
Damn the Dark
Damn the Dark
Set in 1977, Damn the Dark follows five women navigating Soho's vibrant
discotheque scene. Jean, a night-shift nurse, spends time with her
sister Daphne, an aspiring housewife, and Daphne’s friend Layla, an
ambitious journalist. The club’s regulars, Margot, a Gogo dancer, and
Kim, a punk enthusiast, are each chasing their dreams. Amid rising
violence and fear in the 1970s, these women unite through courage and
activism, joining the Reclaim the Night march. This immersive production
celebrates disco, punk and empowerment, inviting the audience to dance
in solidarity with the characters.
Created and Performed by |
Emma Phipps, Meg Grinde, Darcy Grant, Rosie Bridgwater, Hannah Reid
Directed
by | Emma Phipps
Choreographed by | Hannah Reid
Costume design by
| Rosie Bridgewater and Darcy Grant
Set designed by | Rosie
Bridgwater and Darcy Grant
Company Stage Manager | Meg Grinde
Thanks
| Anglia Ruskin University, Naz Yeni, Heather Lilley, Jonny Croose
instagram.com/damnthedark_/
Event Information
- Price
- Tickets from £12.00
- Date
- 04-10 Aug 2025
- Time
- 22:50
- Event type
- Theatre
- Company name
- Venus Rising Theatre
- Duration
- 60mins
- Age Rating
- 14+ (guidance)
- Event Warnings
- None
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