The Spare Rib Variety Show

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Want to see some funny women in Liverpool? Look no further than the Spare Rib Variety Show who promise "a brand spanking new show featuring some of the most talented women around!" on Thursday 20th November at The Magnet. 

Featuring burlesque, comedy, magic, music and more, this will be a night like no other and it's all in aid of two fantastic causes – the Rape and Sexual Abuse centre and Let Toys Be Toys.

The night will be hosted by the hilarious Natalia Kalashnikov with Florence Fontaine, Bambi LeBam, Kitty Kimono, Lola Rogue, Les Kershaw, Lulu Reubens, Ashleigh Goodwin, Freda & the High Tides and The Cream Whirls.

For tickets and more information click here! Or follow @thespareribshow

 

 

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WHAT KIND OF FILM ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

A 1- 6 minute film that can take the form of anything comical. It’s a great opportunity to show us your creative flair and have fun!

WHO CAN ENTER?

This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

ARE THERE ANY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MY FILM?

Yes – we require all films to be 6 minutes or under, to be entirely original dialogue, to not feature brand logos and most importantly, to only use music with the written consent of the performer and/or publisher either personally or via the PRS system https://www.prsformusic.com/ .

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Films are judged for production, concept, delivery/performance, creativity, writing and overall funniness. The top 10 films are then viewed by an independent judging panel of top television and film industry professionals who will choose one overall winner and two runners up. The final three will be invited to attend the grand final in London on the 23rd September.

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