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Herstory Told
Open Clasp's Film
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New Show Touring 2010

Open Clasp's brand new show, stage two of our Herstory Told project, is now on tour...

Four women are trying to jump track. A new name, street and a settee mean a new start, a way out and a past left behind. However a missing wheelie bin, a broken promise and mother’s day throw the women back on familiar ground, but this time they are on a collision course with a runaway train. Set against the back drop of regeneration and recession, Rattle & Roll is a story about chaos, the order behind it and the strengths of those women trying to survive it.

'Rattle & Roll' comes from the hard work and commitment of all the women and young women who took part in Herstory Told. They did fantastic work. We're really excited about this play, which we believe will make a positive difference to the lives of women of all ages across the North East. Addressing issues that impact on the everyday lives of women including sexual exploitation, sex work, adoption and homelessness 'Rattle & Roll' is another Open Clasp rollercoaster of a comedy drama.

'Rattle & Roll' is touring in February and March 2010. Open Clasp tour to community venues, and many shows are for invited audiences only. Performances open to the public are listed here. We'll be adding more as they're confirmed.

6.30pm Tuesday 9 March 2010

Women Only

with drama workshop

Brandling Hall Community Centre

Contact 0191 421 4515

7.30pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Washington Arts Centre

Box Office - 0191 219 3455 or see the website

6pm Friday 19 March 2010

Women Only

with drama workshop

Belle Vue Community Sports and Youth Centre

Contact 01429 288113

7pm Wednesday 24 March 2010

Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham

To book contact Kath Simpson at NEPACS on 0191 3757278 or by email.

7.30pm Thursday 25 March 2010

7.30pm Friday 26 March 2010 with BSL interpreter

Customs House, South Shields

Box Office - 0191 454 1234 or see the website

Please contact the host organisation direct to arrange tickets.

If you've seen Rattle & Roll please let us know what you think. You can email comments, phone 0191 230 1698, or, if you have 15 minutes you can complete the online evaluation.

Herstory Told

Our Artistic Community Development Director Catrina McHugh writes about our current project…

“The project is called ‘Herstory Told’ and it means just that, telling the stories of women who live in the North East. We will be working with women of various ages on issues including sexual exploitation, adoption, homelessness, and issues to do with body image. We want a play that tells us the stories of women and their position in the world in 2009/2010. We want to highlight injustice and celebrate strength and courage."

The workshops have been running from the end of March to June 2009. They've gone really well and we're very excited about 'Rattle & Roll', the play that is developing from the fantastic work the women and young women involved have put in to the project so far.

Open Clasp's Film

Click here to watch Open Clasp's four minute film. This was created by Magnificent Films as part of the Media Trust's V for Volunteer project in 2006.

Open Clasp Screen Saver

Click here to download a screen saver featuring images from the Tonic tour. Many thanks to Axialis for donating the software. Please let us know what you think of this. Would you like screensavers of other Open Clasp productions? Contact us and let us know.