This year at Ventnor Fringe Festival one of the scores of shows being performed in the brilliant Magpie Tent will be The Hippie Shakes.
The Hippie Shakes is a new piece of gig theatre set in the turbulent 1960s and 70s by award-winning playwright and director, Frankie Regalia.
Follow the fiery and funny Chickie
It is a distinctly female journey of motherhood, survival, extreme poverty, bereavement, and inter-generational cycles of abuse.
Inspired by a true story, The Hippie Shakes follows the fiery and funny Chickie as she struggles with her responsibilities as a mother, her cheating husband, and her desire for freedom.
Steeped in the music of the era
As her husband drags the family into the world of drug smuggling, the United States is going through historic changes. This play is steeped in the music of the era, featuring the sounds of Bob Dylan, Sonny and Cher, Santana, Janis Joplin, and more.
The combination of live music, storytelling, and dark humor create an intimate and memorable theatre experience.
Where and when
The Hippie Shakes is being performed at The Magpie Tent in the glorious surroundings of Ventnor Park.
The show starts at 7pm on both Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2022.
Ticket prices
Tickets for this event are selling fast, so make sure you book your tickets to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are priced at:
- £15 for adults and £12 for under 25s.
- Group of eight or more are charged at £10 per person
- Those with Culture/Unlimited Passes get 2for1 (find out more about this)
The show is 16+.
Find out more
Ventnor Fringe Festival takes place between 22nd – 31st July 2022.
Check to Ventnor Fringe Website for full programme details. You can book tickets online or by calling into Ventnor Exchange, 11 Church Street, Ventnor PO38 1SW.
This production is supported by Creative Scotland and the Bloomsbury Festival. This play is being produced by Sweaty Palms Productions.
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