An outrageous – and true – tale of medical misogyny, telling the story of patients performing ‘hysteria’ onstage in 19th century Paris.
Ladies and Gentlethem – feeling a little upset? Have you tried hypnosis, psychoanalysis, smelling salts and it just doesn’t work? Try The City for Incurable Women!Paris, 1880s. In a psychiatric hospital, female patients performed ‘hysteria’ for the public. The doctors went to extraordinary lengths to prove their theories about the four stages of madness. Today, in the 21st century, the storyteller Kae, begins to explore this history. They trace the echoes to the present, feeling them linger in their own body, and perhaps get a little too caught in the story.
International theatre-collective, fish in a dress follow the thread of the history of hysteria in their critically-acclaimed show (★★★★ The Stage, ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly) as the audience becomes complicit in an outrageous tale of medical misogyny. (Warning: hysteria cure not included).
“High-precision performance that crackles with vulnerability, confusion and intelligence.” ★★★★ The Guardian
Devised by fish in a dress. Supported by Goethe Institut and London Performance Studios.
Performer – Charlotte McBurney Director – Christina Deinsberger Writer – Helena McBurney Set & Costume Design – Vanessa Sampaio Borgmann Sound Design – Bella Kear
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Innside by Melia Manchester
Innside Manchester by Melia is located in the city centre and within 5 minutes walk of the train stations at Deansgate and Oxford Road. It offers a gym, sauna, a restaurant and bar. The hotel offers contemporary dcor and bright colours.
Deansgate Rooftop Hot Tub
Located in Manchester, Deansgate Rooftop Hot Tub offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is 300 metres from Manchester Central. Free private parking is available on site.
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APG Aparthotel B8 & B9 offers accommodation in Manchester. The Palace Theatre is 300 metres from the property. Free WiFi is available .
Jurys Inn Manchester City
In the heart of Manchester, this Jurys Inn is just 2 miles from Old Trafford Stadium. The refurbished hotel has a 24-hour front desk, a modern restaurant and stylish rooms with free WiFi access..
Manchester City Apartment M1
Situated in Manchester, Manchester City Apartment M1 offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The unit is 400 metres from The Palace Theatre. The unit is equipped with a kitchen.
Deansgate Quay
Situated in Manchester, Deansgate Quay offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. Guests benefit from terrace and a sun terrace. A dishwasher and an oven can be found in the kitchen and there is a private bathroom.
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