Join us for an exploratory sharing of a brand new Peterborough-based piece of theatre, inspired and produced by Del Singh, written and directed by Beth Kapila.

Bat Out Of Peterborough

Friday 13th September

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In 1980 all around the world as smart suited clubbers were strutting their stuff to the disco sound of Saturday Night Fever, in a corner of East Anglia things were getting hot, heavy and loud. In Peterborough the Singh Brothers Rock Roadshow was the only alternative for those who preferred to dress in denim and head bang to the sound of Heavy Metal.

Bat Out Of Peterborough is a new play based on the true stories of Peterborough-born writer and storyteller Del Singh who says: "I can assure you that nowhere in the UK, the world or indeed the universe in the '80s were there turban-wearing Sikh lads playing heavy rock records to hundreds of bikers, rockers and metal-heads week in week out. Ours is the true and unique story of Sikhs, No Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll!"

"But this isn't just a story of Turbans and Turntables, it's also about culture and community in 1980s Britain. Tackling racist threats from the far-right groups like the National Front on the one hand, and disapproval from the local Punjabi community on the other - because this loud raucous music wasn't something nice Sikh boys did. A mix of drama and comedy all set against a backdrop of the rapidly growing new town landscape of Peterborough."

If you live in Peterborough today, were part of the scene back in the 1980s or just love '80s music, then Bat Out Of Peterborough will be right up your street.

Work In Progress Script Sharing

We're currently in the process of of developing Bat Out Of Peterborough as a stage play. On Friday 13th September we've organised a sharing event in the city where members of the public are invited to learn more about this project and contribute to the creative process. As this project is still in early development, this event will be an experimental and exploratory sharing.

Friday 13th September:

2pm-3pm at Metal, Chauffeur's Cottage, St Peter's Road PE1 1YC

The sharing is free to attend but places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis. Click on the link above to book or find out more on the Eventbrite website.

Bat Out Of Peterborough is made possible thanks to support from Peterborough Presents and Arts Council England.