Ha Ha Ali Wilson

By Ali Wilson

Ever dreamed of admitting your most intimate secrets on stage for strangers to laugh at? Ali Wilson decided to give stand up comedy a go. But was it all sh*ts and gigs? When the pandemic cancelled everything, Ali needed a new venture.

She has plenty to say, surely comedy would be a good fit! But can you make it as a stand-up comic if no one thinks you're funny? Blending devised theatre and stand-up comedy, ha ha Ali Wilson is a new kind of Netflix special. It's fast, fun and full of expected theatrics.

WARNING: Suitable for ages 18+. Contains references to sexual abuse, misogyny and mental health concerns.

Admission: Free

Arrival is an annual festival that showcases new work from emerging artists at the University of Salford studying MA Contemporary Performance Practice. As this years upcoming artists prepare for their departure, please welcome and join us for their arrival. This year it will spread out across two days and will include performances from six upcoming practitioners, offering a range of mediums including autobiographical intermedial work, playwrighting, noise, audio walks and installation art.

The event will also host the first two recipents of the Liam Byrne Award, Ali Wilson and Seán Fitton.

Admission is free!

Warnings: Suitable for 18+. Performances will contain emotional triggers, adult themes, bad language, and distressing imagery. Please refer to individual artist’s performance to see futher content warnings.

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Digital Performance Lab, MEDIA CITY

12:45 – 13:00 Welcome (Jo Scott)

13:15 – 14:00

14:15 – 15:00 Constants and Variables

15:15 – 16:00 Thomas The Rhymer

16:15 – 17:00 Don’t Look At Me

17:15 – 18:00 Q and A with artists (Viva)

New Adelphi Studio, NEW ADELPHI, PEEL CAMPUS

A 15-Year-Old’s Bedroom and Running Tights are happening throughout the day. The public can decide when they want to do them.

13:50 – 14:00 Welcome (Jo Scott)

14:15 – 15:00 What Comes to An End

15:15 – 16:00 Ha Ha Ali Wilson

16:15 - 17:00 My Grandmother’s Dining Table

17:15 - 18:00 Q and A with artists (viva)

This performance will be take place at the New Adelphi on Peel Campus, M5 4BR.

Accessibility is extremely important to us at the New Adelphi Theatre. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email Hannah Briggs at h.c.briggs@salford.ac.uk.

If you require limited mobility access (step-free), please let a member of staff know upon arrival.

When you arrive, the Box Office only needs to take the ticketholder’s name to check you in, however we can also scan any printed ticket or e-ticket you may present.

Click here for more information on accessibility and directions to the New Adelphi Building.

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