Come & take part in a Sussex Blazing Saddles performance. The show is based on the moment women in the 1890s, transformed their clothing & society to be able to ride bicycles.

• to join the Newhaven show on 7 & 8 Sept, sign up HERE

• to join the Brighton show on 21 & 22 Sept, join HERE

We will create the shows with local women & girls (you & your bike) over a weekend, starting with workshop/rehearsals & a ride around the performance sites on the first day; further rehearsal & performance on the second day.

You will learn the show’s choreographic structures & moves, as well as create your own moves & short sequences & work together safely as part of the cast. You will develop your cycling skills & confidence, improve control of your bicycle on the roads & as part of a group, & have the best fun doing so.

Previous Participants said…

All ages welcome. Previous participants have been 8 to 80 years old; in their own words HERE

No experience necessary, apart from a basic level of cycling proficiency. Bikeability Level 2 is recommended – the equivalent of riding safely with one hand off the handlebar.

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You can take part in either the Newhaven or Brighton shows, or both if you have the time/energy. Rehearsals & performance will take a whole weekend.

Here’s a very rough, draft schedule for both weekends:

Saturdays 7 Sept in Newhaven or 21 Sept in Brighton

9.30am-10am – Arrival

10am-1pm – Introductions, workshop to learn core skills & basic choreographic moves & introduction to the show choreography

1-2pm – Lunch break

2-4pm – Rehearse in performance site

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Sundays 8 Sept in Newhaven or 21 Sept in Brighton

9.30am-10am – Arrival

10am-12.30pm – Rehearsal running through choreography

12-1.30pm – Lunch break

1.30-2.10pm – Costume call & prep

Leave 10 mins before show starts

2.30 & 4.30pm – Performances

There’s more information at the Eventbrite links. Sign up to join in above

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Here’s a short film of the show

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