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Wednesday 28th January | 2pm – 4pm
(Arrival 1:45pm – Workshop 2pm – 3:30pm)
Do you catch yourself apologising all the time?
Do you get scared to speak up in meetings, at work or social situations?
Are you scared of being called, or have you ever been called, a ‘Difficult Woman?’
Using playing drama exercises and discussion, we will explore some of the tools which can be used to help us build a Difficult Woman toolkit. In this taster class, we look at:
- Taking up space
- Amplifying the voices of other woman and oppressed groups
- Saying no and respecting when others’ set their boundaries
Refreshments will be provided.
In the words of Audre Lorde:
‘Our speaking out will irritate some people, get us called bitchy or hypersensitive and disrupt some dinner parties. And then our speaking out will permit other women to speak, until laws are changed and lives are saved and the world is altered forever.
Next time, ask: What’s the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. Once you start to speak, people will yell at you. They will interrupt you, put you down and suggest it’s personal. And the world won’t end.
And the speaking will get easier and easier. ‘
*Please note: We are using an inclusive definition of ‘woman’ and ‘female’.
This event is for all cis and trans women, as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in a space which centres the experience of women.
Places are capped at 20. No drama or improv experience is needed but please note that we will be using some improv drama games as part of the learning.
About:
Imo Palmer is a theatre-maker, improviser, writer and teacher. She/they was the Theatre School Manager of The Bristol Improv Theatre 2019 – 2022 and is the Artistic Director of The Delight Collective, creator of multiple shows including IMOGENÉ:the improvised pop concert (★★★★★ ‘ – DIVA Magazine), The Bish Bosh Bash (★★★★★ – Bristol 247) and International Women’s Day 2020 show ‘If These Walls Could Talk’.
She has 12+ years of experience as a facilitator and performer, having trained with the world-leading Impro Melbourne and at Howard Fine’s Acting Studio (Melbourne). She leads Bristol Improv Theatre’s applied improv offering and has designed and delivered activities for clients including Law Firms, Universities, SMEs and the Civil Service. This work has been featured in the Sunday Times.
Imo is a HCPC registered Dramatherapist, meaning she’s experienced in creating inclusive and empowering learning environments for all abilities.