The Monocle - Rendez-vous Dance - Harrogate Theatre

Rendez-Vous dance presents The Monocle

Welcome to The Monocle, where nothing is impossible!

This highly virtuosic contemporary dance performance featuring the beguiling jazz chanteuse Imogen Banks presents the untold story of Le Monocle, a secretly notorious lesbian cabaret in 1930s Paris.

Inside The Monocle the air is thick, warm and wavy with secrets and sensuality. Women laugh loudly, drink the night away and abandon themselves into smooth and passionate dances. Just for one night, be our guest at The Monocle and experience the joy of what it feels like to be in a truly safe space.

Embrace the glamour of the era with your most chic and comfortable attire. Whether it’s a black tuxedo, smart casual or a touch of vintage charm your unique style is embraced with open arms.

This production contains flashing light, haze, partial nudity and themes of a sensual nature.

This performance also includes an act of chest binding presented as a historical reference within the context of the work’s narrative. Some viewers may find this imagery distressing due to its associations with body modification and harm.