Swiping Right
Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Swiping Right
Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Description
Presented by Sophie Anna Veelenturf / BERLIN
Can online dating be used as a tool to combat political polarisation?
In Swiping Right, Sophie Anna Veelenturf examines what happens when political opposites meet in intimate situations. How does ideology influence our dating, desires and relationships? How do political divides impact the way in which we compromise between attraction and resistance? Based on her own experience of doomed dates with right-wing, conservative men, Sophie Anna, a self-proclaimed ‘leftie’, brings her own personal quest to the stage.
With humour and sharp dialogue, she brings to the stage theatrical re-enactments of the interviews she conducted, not just with her dates, but also with politically mixed couples and academics of all political persuasions.
The result is a fascinating blend of ideology and intimacy, in which Sophie Anna flirts with stand-up and documentary theatre. In an uncompromising yet vulnerable way, she explores the boundaries between love and politics. In doing so, she holds up a mirror to the audience and asks the burning question: do opposites really attract?
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Collect your ticket(s) from the venue’s box office on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• Duration: 75 minutes (no interval)
• This show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence, scenes of violence and strong language/swearing.
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here
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Dates & times
Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025, 7:30pm - Thursday, 11 Sep 2025, 8:45pm
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Presented by Sophie Anna Veelenturf / BERLIN
Can online dating be used as a tool to combat political polarisation?
In Swiping Right, Sophie Anna Veelenturf examines what happens when political opposites meet in intimate situations. How does ideology influence our dating, desires and relationships? How do political divides impact the way in which we compromise between attraction and resistance? Based on her own experience of doomed dates with right-wing, conservative men, Sophie Anna, a self-proclaimed ‘leftie’, brings her own personal quest to the stage.
With humour and sharp dialogue, she brings to the stage theatrical re-enactments of the interviews she conducted, not just with her dates, but also with politically mixed couples and academics of all political persuasions.
The result is a fascinating blend of ideology and intimacy, in which Sophie Anna flirts with stand-up and documentary theatre. In an uncompromising yet vulnerable way, she explores the boundaries between love and politics. In doing so, she holds up a mirror to the audience and asks the burning question: do opposites really attract?
How To Get Your Tickets
1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.
2. Collect your ticket(s) from the venue’s box office on the performance date, allowing plenty of time to do so. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away.
Pricing Information
• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee
Additional Information
• Duration: 75 minutes (no interval)
• This show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, scenes of a sexual nature, scenes of sexual violence, scenes of violence and strong language/swearing.
• For further event information please visit here
Accessibility Information
• Please note: We recommend all access bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here