FIND ME, FOOL is a site-specific journey through a home: a home of queer folk, a home of chosen family, a home watched over by the figures of the tarot. Enter a world where the tarot deck comes to life in daily queer experience – where the Lovers look over first touches of new romance; where Death is called as a prom dress is laid to rest; where the devastation of the Tower glares over family dinners that we scream through together and where The Star shines from within as we wash away our doubts in the bath.
FIND ME, FOOL has been created by the ensemble, using movement, poetry, verbatim text and imagery. Like the tarot deck, it is an experience of symbols, emotions and reflections – each room is a glimpse into a life, with the journey from place to place echoing our journeys of self discovery.
In a world where we are questioning if we are too queer, or if we are queer enough; where we only see ourselves represented as pure glamour or utter tragedy – come to our place for a cuppa, come join us for a dance, and get lost in a home where we are the Lovers and the Devil, the Sun and the Moon, where we are the World – complete, connected, celebrated.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS FOR THE QUEER COMMUNITY
Each night there is a 7pm and 9pm performance, and in-between these shows, LGBTQIA+ audiences are invited to an 8pm workshop: a space to meet, talk and create together, and a taster into the world of tarot and how it can be used for inspiration and reflection. The workshops are free to attend, but you do need to book a ticket.
The workshops are an explicitly queer social space. The FIND ME, FOOL team know that some of their queer audiences may wish to bring along an ally friend for support. However, they ask that allies remember that they are guests in our space and ask them to remain mindful of how much space they take up.
Once you have selected your ticket to FIND ME, FOOL, you will be offered the opportunity to book tickets to the workshop taking place that day through checkout
Tuesday
Tarot 101
A beginners’ introduction to tarot reading
Wednesday
The Muses of Tarot
Play with writing tarot inspired poetry
Thursday
Behind the Symbols: Uncover your inner Tarot card
Come and explore the symbols of tarot and create your own card
Friday
Kings and Queens: Finding the drag in tarot
Get your make up brushes ready, as you discover the many faces of the tarot deck
Saturday
Tarot 101
A beginners’ introduction to tarot reading
ACCESSIBILITY
This is a promenade performance. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible and has a disabled bathroom. However please note that while the venue is step free, there is an area of uneven ground in the approach to the building. Some seating will be available at ‘stops’ on the route, for those less able to stand. Audience members will be able to leave and return to the performance at any point. There is access to a private outdoor area which can be used as a breakout space. For d/Deaf audiences, the FIND ME, FOOL team will provide written caption sheets for scenes involving dialogue. Touch tours can be arranged to take place before the performance – please get in touch to arrange these if needed.
If you are concerned about your access needs being met, please get in touch at [email protected]. The FIND ME, FOOL team are a small, dedicated team who want to make their performances as accessible as possible. Advanced notice about your specific needs will help us to do our best to support these.
BUDDIES
This show explores discovering queer identity, and we know that on our queer journeys there have been moments of feeling like we might not belong because we feel too little or too much of something. If you would like to come to the show but are nervous to come on your own, email us to get matched up with a buddy who will message you before the show and arrange to come with you.
Suitable for ages 14+
More info on the show, team, buddies and workshops can be found here: https://www.tenderizetheatre.com/findmefool
With thanks to Arts Council England, Jacksons Lane, Raze Collective, Sappho Events and She’s Lost Control.
This event takes place at Fieldworks, 47 Martello St, London E8 3PE