Hidden Figures
2020 has been a difficult year for many reasons. Not least of all because of the spotlight which has been shone on the ongoing racial injustices around the world. This Saturday we are delighted to be screening Hidden Figures, an inspirational and historically-defining film about three African-American working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
The film is an exceptional story and we’re so pleased to be screening this, not just because it is a brilliant film but also to show our support for the Black Lives Matter movement. It is concerning and shameful that this film tackles the mistreatment of different people, based on the colour of their skin in 1962, and yet, decades later we have all seen the devastation and loss caused by the authorities treatment of individuals such as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Dijon Kizzee as recently as last week.
We are proud of our company’s inclusive nature although we also recognise there are more steps to be taken. Our exceptional people come from all different backgrounds and we hope to continue to promote inclusivity for all; theatre is for everyone, not the privileged few.
As part of our recognition for Black Lives Matter, we are going to be making a donation from the ticket sales for Hidden Figures this week to the BLM movement.
Tickets are priced from £7.50 and we have reduced our capacity to keep the venue safe during Covid-19. Please support this brilliant film if you can.
Hidden Figures
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, NASA found untapped talent in a group of African-American female mathematicians that served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in U.S. history.
The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson; brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the most important operations in history, the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.
Saturday 19th September, 8pm
The Blue Orange Theatre, Great Hampton Street, B18 6AD