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Dr Clare Summerskill
@claresummerskill.bsky.social
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Performer, writer, LGBTQ+ activist, oral historian, & public speaker. Plays: At the Rainbow's End, Rights of Passage, Hearing Voices. Publications: Gateway to Heaven - 50 years of Lesbian and Gay Oral History, Creating Verbatim Theatre from Oral Histories.
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Aug 24
Tickets now on sale for Why God Created Lesbians! at The Courtyard Theatre (near Old Street, London) on Sat 25th October (which is only about 8 weeks from now!!!) I think you will enjoy this show!

Here's the booking link:
thecourtyardtheatre.seetickets.com/event/clare-...?
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Aug 23
I'll be coming to Guildford on Sunday Sept 14th with my show, Why God Created Lesbians! Hope that you can join me there and then! (please share this post - ta!) guildfordfringefestival.com/events/clare...
Clare Summerskill presents Why God Created Lesbians! - Guildford Fringe Festival
Summerskill attempts to explain why lesbians exist. Is it to ease the pressure on cat rescue centres? Is it to ensure that Shibden Hall remains a viable tourist attraction? […]
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Jun 23
On 20th July at 4pm the Sensible Shoes Comedy Tour will be coming to Cambridge with me, Hannah Brackenbury, Julie Jepson and Lara A.King. Spread the word! www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Cam...
The Sensible Shoes - Comedy Tour at Town And Gown Pub And Theatre
Join four LGBTQ+ comedy icons for a marvellous mix of stand-up, stories, songs and quirky collaborations!
www.skiddle.com
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Apr 21
I'll be performing my latest one-woman show, 'Why God Created Lesbians', at The Old Fire Station in Oxford on Sat 14th June. Please share this post if you can! Booking link: oldfirestation.org.uk/whats-on/why...
Other tour dates (including London) can be found at www.claresummerskill.co.uk/events
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Feb 18
I'm delighted to announce another tour date for my brand new stage show 'Why God Created Lesbians'. I'll be at Two Brewers, Clapham, London on Fri 16th June. Here's the booking link - hope to see you then and there! www.outsavvy.com/event/25417/...
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Feb 12
Cambridge! To you we are coming!
On 20th July - 4pm show.
Here's the booking link:https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Cambridge/Town-And-Gown-Pub-And-Theatre/The-Sensible-Shoes---Comedy-Tour/40639873/

STOMPINGLY GOOD COMEDY!!!!
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Feb 10
The Sensible Shoes Comedy Tour in Brighton (Again!) on Friday 18th April 2025 With Clare Summerskill, Hannah Brackenbury, Lara A King, and Julie Jepson!
👉 Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk/.../the-sens...
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Feb 7
'Why God Created Lesbians' My brand new comedy show is on at Porter's Theatre, Cardiff, CF10 2GS
Sat 26th April 2025. Please spread the word! Thanks. www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/car...
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Jan 26
The brilliant comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri is part of the line up for the International Woman's Day Benefit show, 'These are the Days', at The Cockpit, London, on March 8th, 7pm.
As seen on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great Sewing Bee, The Last Leg.
tickets.thecockpit.org.uk/.../these-ar...
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Jan 11
These are the Days! on March 8th is a benefit performance for Women's Aid, at The Cockpit theatre, London. An evening of music, comedy and dance not to be missed.
Tickets are selling fast so don't miss out!
Booking link (or use the QR code on the image)
www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/these_a...
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Dec 4
Presenting my talk on LGBT history in Swindon today for the amazing members of the LGBTQ + staff of the National Trust working hard and continuously on increasing inclusivity in their work and properties.
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Dec 2
Great news! At the Rainbow's End, a play based on interviews with older LGBT people who have experienced homophobia and transphobia in care settings and in their own homes on
Sat 1st Feb 2025, May Scott Studio @ Hoxton Hall.
Free but booking is essential. hoxtonhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Ticketbooth
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Nov 18
This Sunday - 24th November - myself and members of my theatre company, Artemis will be presenting a script in hand performance of 'At the Rainbow's End' at The Old Courtroom, Brighton at 2pm, followed by a Q&A session with the audience and panellists.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/bri...
At the Rainbow’s End at The Old Courtroom, Brighton
Tickets are now available for At the Rainbow’s End at The Old Courtroom, Brighton, Brighton on Sun 24 Nov 2024 at 2:00PM. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk
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Dr Clare Summerskill @claresummerskill.bsky.social · Nov 14
This is my first post on Bluesky and I'm wondering if anybody is out there, so if you're reading this, please just let me know with a click on the ❤️. Thanks!
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