Join us for an evening of folk dance from around the world, brought to life with a fierce female perspective.
WHAT is it?
Start your evening with a drink by the fire in the courtyard and a performance from the brilliant all-female Boss Morris, known for their playful, punk-inspired take on English morris dancing.
Followed by a vibrant performance from Gloucester’s own Bharatanatyam dancers from NAPA Indian Performing Arts.
We’ll finish the night with Kizlar by Ceyda Tanc Dance – a bold, modern take on traditional Turkish folk dance with a powerful feminist twist.
Expect folk, fire and fierce femininity.
Kizlar // Ceyda tanc dance
‘Who runs the world? Girls.’
KIZLAR is a celebration of what it means to be female. Combining Turkish folk dance with stunning athletic movement, this captivating show presents different images of femininity, from the tender to the powerful.
Flipping traditionally male Turkish folk dances with an all-female company, KIZLAR brings a strong yet sensual energy to the stage.
This highly visual spectacle is accompanied by a powerful, rhythmic soundtrack blending Eastern sounds with modern beats.
‘KIZLAR is a defiant display of feminism with powerful movements, interspersed with tenderness as the dancers embrace’ – Brighton and Hove News
BOSS MORRIS
Boss Morris are a female morris dance collective from Gloucestershire. They honour the roots of traditional English morris while blending it with modern influences, electronic music, and their own original choreography. Their performances are vibrant, playful, and full of joy – celebrating community and creativity. Boss Morris are here to challenge outdated ideas of folk and femininity, one fierce step at a time.
Nethra academy of performing arts (NAPA)
NAPA Indian Performing Arts is a Gloucestershire-based organisation celebrating Indian classical dance and music – Bharatanatyam Dance, Carnatic Vocal and Instrument Mridangam. Founded by Dr Gayathiri and Thrinethra Gowri Shankar, NAPA is rooted in the community and driven by a passion for sharing Indian arts and culture.
WHere
Gloucester Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN
- It is a 10-15 minute walk (0.6 miles) from Gloucester train station and transport hub.
- There is parking available next to the venue on Ladybellegate street and other city centre car parks are close by.
WHEN
Tuesday 4 November
- Doors open: 7pm (join us for a pre-show drink by the fires in the courtyard)
- Performances begin: 7:30pm
- Performances finish: 9pm (approximately)
money
- We don’t want cost to be a barrier to entry, so this event is Pay What You Can, with a suggested price of £7. If you are unable to afford the suggested price then you are welcome to come along for free.
access
- There will be audio description* available for the performance of Kizlar
- The first performance will be outside (weather dependant) and the venue may be cold so please wrap up warm
- The upper level of the performance space is accessible by five steps or a platform lift
- There is an accessible toilet located on the first floor, accessed via 9 steps or a lift
- All toilet cubicles include a dementia friendly, visual-assist blue toilet seat to aid those with visual impairments
- Outside the main entrance, Ladybellegate Street car park has 7 accessible parking bays
- You can read more about the accessibility of the venue here
- If you have any questions please get in touch, info@strikealight.org.uk
* If you’d like to use the audio description service, please arrive at 7pm and let a member of the Strike A Light team know. The performance of Kizlar will include pre-recorded audio description. Please note that audio description will not be available for the shorter performances by Boss Morris and NAPA Indian Performing Arts. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch at info@strikealight.org.uk
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THANKS AND CREDITS
Kizalr is presented by Ceyda Tanc Dance as part of Rural Touring Dance Initiative
Thanks to Boss Morris, Nethra Academy Of Performing Arts, Gloucester Blackfriars and Arts Council England.
The Blackfriar’s Priory takeover is made possible through the generous support of IMPERMANENCE, who are bringing their lights, stage and seating bank to transform the space into an Impermanent Theatre.
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