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4th - 7th June
The pilgrimage tradition is turned on its head in this spectacular production as two jaded American women take a trip to India. Plagued by their pasts, Katherine Brynne and Margaret Civil travel the length and breath of the country looking to 'heal' their souls. In their adventures, they are accompanied by none other than the elephant-headed God, Ganesh! Fluid in his guises, he appears before them in different forms-from a Japanese tourist to a leper-until a breathtaking release arrives for both women at his hands.
Doors 7.15pm
For tickets please text/call 07871359841
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Lenton Boulevard is Nottingham's own URN Student Radio Comedy drama AND PODCAST SHOW - set in Derby Hall and on Lenton Boulevard! This year promises to be the best yet with plots that will intrigue you and one liners that will have you doubled over in stitches. All delivered by a cast picked from over 70 auditions, and comprised of lots of New Theatre Members.
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