Gobbess
An evening of spoken word performance.
- Naomi Wood: Gobbess
- Media Factory, UCLan, Kirkham Street
- 60 minutes
- Age guidance: 14+
A kaleidoscopic one-creature show merging the circus with storytelling and spoken word. Performance artist Naomi Wood presents a show where storytelling and poetry combine with aerial arts, circus and music to tell a story of rage and becoming.
Wood tells a personal story about the nature of creativity, identity and self-expression in the social media age. The performance also examines creativity and mental health issues and contains themes of queerness, identity and freedom.
Described as 'laugh-out-loud funny and moving', it is told through original spoken word and uses a freestanding aerial frame as the show explores the idea of 'running away with the circus'.
In 2024, Gobbess has been performed at the Brighton Spiegeltent, Glastonbury Festival and Edinburgh Fringe. This unique spoken-word show involves aerial hoop, acro-chair and burlesque dance.
Content Warning: Some mention of harassment and cat calling, some partial nudity.
Part of the Lancashire Fringe Festival #lancsfringe. You can learn more at Enjoy The Show - Lancashire Fringe Festival.
Funded by Arts Council England.
Reviews
'A huge talent... mesmerising' - Brighton and Hove News
'Pure magic... delightful' - Discover Brighton
Booking and pricing
There is no need to book and entry for this performance is free for everyone.