Tattoo by The Outsiders Project

Re-launch of our sell out 2021 show including some old favourites and brand new unheard stories. Expect strong language, uncensored stories and brilliant writing.

We are the originals. The outsiders. We scar our bodies to never forget.

Every tattoo has a story and these have never been heard before.

With stories from prison, the depths of addiction and recovery rooms – we tell the stories buried under ink and time. They’re raw, exquisite, fearless, and uncensored. Every word is written and performed by our outstanding outsider artists.

The Outsiders performances at the Kneehigh Asylum were the best things I’ve seen and heard for a decade. It has changed the way I think about the stories we tell. And that goes for every single person in the audience. –Anna-Maria Murphy, Kneehigh Theatre

This project is supported by Arts Council England, The National Lottery, PHT, The Alpine Fellowship, Sovereign Centre, BEAF, Talbot Village Trust and Recreate Dorset.

Please note this is a 16+ event. Content warning: Tattoo contains strong language and references drugs, violence and abuse.

This performance is an alcohol-free space. We won’t be offering drinks and please do not bring your own drinks in to respect the performers. The Outsiders Project vision is to show that people side-lined from society can write, perform and create work at the highest level in a safe space and supportive environment. Our theatre in B.A.D. is part of our Safe Homes Network.

Running time: 1 hour and 15 minutes with no interval.

Arrival time: Please note that the event will start at 7.30pm and doors will close by 7.25pm, we recommend arriving by 7.15pm.

You do not need to print your ticket, your name will be on our list.

Ticket info:

We want to keep prices to a minimum so as many people can come as possible, so we are offering a pay what you can system, as well as solidarity tickets for those who are able to pay a little more.

Free tickets are also available for those with low income, outsider artists, asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants.

BEAF Arts Co is a not-for-profit organisation. All profits from our ticket sales go back into supporting our work, community and artists.

Refunds:

If you can no longer make this event, then please contact us a week in advance of the event to request one. Refunds after then will not be accepted and please note Eventbrite’s fee cannot be refunded.

Access info:

B.A.D. is on the ground floor and has wide doors for access. We are currently fundraising to build accessible toilets, in the meantime accessible toilets are available in the sovereign centre.

If you have any access requirements please do get in touch with us at gotbeaf@gmail.com

Getting to us:

If you are coming by foot or by bus, take the M2 bus and get off near Boscanova if coming from Southbourne or next to Aldi if coming from Poole and Bournemouth. Walk along the high-street and please come to the main entrance at B.A.D. directly opposite Costa.

If you are coming by car we would recommend parking in the sovereign centre car park, then come to the main entrance on the high-street.

Pokesdown for Boscombe train station is a 15-20 minute walk from B.A.D. along Christchurch Road.