1 September 2013
BETTE DAVIS AIN’T FOR SISSIES
Written and performed by Jessica Sherr, Directed by Janice Orlandi
It’s early evening of 1939 Academy Awards- young Miss Davis is nominated for Best Actress in “Dark Victory”, and the Los Angeles Times -LEAKED the OSCAR winners EARLY!! “This year Vivian Leigh will take home the Oscar for Best Actress”………..With Newspaper in hand the BOLD, DEFIANT and DISILLUSIONED, Bette Davis decides to leave! Journey into the young starlets battle to win freedom from the grip and control of the studio moguls of Hollywood. Witness Bette’s most defining moments as a tenacious young starlet fighting her way to the top!!
Jessica Sherr is fearless, in her portrayal of a lesser-known Davis—a vulnerable ingénue imprisoned by her own ambition. Alienated from the very system that made her a star, Bette takes us through the career and artistic controls she endured from studio executives, the private worlds of her lovers and her own unflinching pride. With humor and unabashed frankness, Bette Davis Ain’t for Sissies offers audiences a humanizing look into the mind of an icon whose voice could not be quelled. See what happens when someone who always wants to win…. loses.
“This punchy performance paints an honest and insightful picture of the hard work behind the casual glamour of the era’s glamourous publicity shots” –The Scotsman
“Sherr - who bears a striking resemblance to Davis captures the tenacity of a woman who had to fight for her career and two Oscars.”-The Scotsman
*****5 Stars EdinburghGuide
1 September 2013
Performance Times:
| Sunday 1st September | 7.30pm |
IMPORTANT SHOW INFORMATION
Seating is UN-RESERVED in the Studio for this performance.
All tickets will have a seat apart from the standing tickets.
When purchasing Studio Standard and Studio Gallery seats, please note that you may have to share a table with other patrons who are not from your party.
Ticket Prices:
| Studio Standard | £10.00 |
| Studio Gallery | £10.00 |
| Studio Upper Gallery | £10.00 |
| Studio Standing | £10.00 |
Concessions & Access Bookings
There are no concessions available on Studio Performances. If you have any Access Requirements then please contact the Box Office on 0844 264 2140.
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