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UK LGBT EVENTS - Ink or Swim @ The Hope Theatre
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Ink or Swim @ The Hope Theatre

Curated by award winning writer & Hope Theatre producer Anthony Orme INK OR SWIM is a brand new play reading event designed to connect new and exciting theatre creatives and develop new writing. In an ever competitive market, finding a nugget of gold early can be the difference between success and failure. Over 2 dates, selected plays will be read aloud by professional actors and receive critical feedback from you the audience. Come and see what amazing new work is being written and be the first people to get your hands on it or just come to be in a room of like minded professionals. Whatever your reason, come and play with us! Submissions are now closed. Box Office opens at 1.30pm for cash sales and collection of pre-booked tickets. The performance lasts 2 hours including interval. No re-admittance once the performance has commenced. LATECOMERS MAY NOT BE ADMITTED. PLEASE ARRIVE IN GOOD TIME FOR THE START TIME OF 2.00PM. Refunds are not available. In extreme circumstances tickets purchased may be exchanged for another performance if adequate written notice is provided.

Tickets : £ 8 Tickets

Address : Hope & Anchor pub
The address is 207 Upper Street
Islington
N1 1R

Telephone : 0333 666 3366

Website : Click Here

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