Side FX
Katie Paterson
Fri 10th Feb - Sun 12th Feb
18:30,14:30,18:00 (
60 mins)
Theatre
Tickets from £13.00
Venue: Network Theatre
Age Guidance: 15+
This piece contains discussion of medical experiences, sex and sexuality, with references to abuse and mental health.
Join Katie for a camp, chaotic cabaret about the Pill. And Vampires.
When it comes to contraception, things are better than they were – but that’s a low bar.
With musical comedy, poetry, games and sci-fi, your doctor awaits you. Exploring all things hormonal, from the delightful to the unexpectedly dark, this is PhD research as you’ve never seen it before – drawing on interviews, autobiography, archival research and a teenage Twilight obsession.. Be prepared for audience participation, bingo, lollipops and country singing.*
*Side Effects may include laughter, rage, and an aversion to ketchup.
‘User reviews of most available contraceptives in the UK can be found on https://thelowdown.com/‘
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Press & Reviews
Audience Feedback
‘I feel challenged by what I simply do, what I know about what I am putting in my body without question, and by how the effects are normalised or ignored.’
‘The manic largeness/hyper pace really does seem to capture the surreal experiences of being a woman trying to navigate what's happening in her body in these contexts’
‘I love the variety in this piece, it gives it a beautiful female life force’
Praise for Previous Work
“The relatability of the piece is so powerful and so painful that it is almost too hard to stomach. And yet, Lexi Clare, Lucy Park and Katie Paterson, in their performances, create an atmosphere of understanding and comfort.”
Steph Hartland
‘This is a joyous 45 minutes that breaks the conventions of tradition theatre, and does not attempt to hit the audience over the head with a message but allows the piece to be completely open in this series of minor disruptions.’
Within Her Words
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“Hilarious from the start, Katie Paterson is instantly likeable and draws you in with her expressive face and comic timing. She entertains and moves us at the same time…If you want to have your spirits lifted, I recommend you spend half an hour with Katie Paterson!”
London Pub Theatres
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Cast & Creative Team Writer Performer: KATIE PATERSON
Associate Producer: LEXI CLARE
Stage Manager: CHAZ WEBB
Associate Director: JESSICA DALTON
Lighting Designer: TOM TURNER
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