Actors performing a classic novel or film under the influence!
This show’s classic: Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice
The cast of Drunk Classics takes your favourite classic novel or film and performs it with a drunken twist. Half of the cast will be drinking, and the other half will be the “designated drivers” tasked with pulling the whole thing together.
At the start of the comedy night, a member of the audience will be given a bell. They have the power. The cast must drink any time they ring it, and will keep doing so until they’ve reached the end of the performance. The show is both a retelling and an improvised meta commentary of the story.
And for those in the audience who are drinkers, you’re welcome to drink along with the cast to get even more into the spirit of things. Every ticket comes with a free shot!
Event Info
Doors: 7:30pm
Last entry: 8pm
Venue: Academy 2 in the University of Manchester Students’ Union, Oxford Road.
18+ only. Please bring a valid form of ID.
Gallery
Shots from previous classics.
Drunk Classics
Drunk Classics was founded in Madrid, and is popular both there and in Berlin. They’ve now decided to bring this comedy show to Manchester.
You don’t need to have read or seen the classic to enjoy Drunk Classics performances. The story and performance is always entertaining in its own right. And who knows, maybe it will finally inspire you to read that dusty old novel on your bookshelf!
Accessibility – Student’s Union Building (SU)
Building Access: The Student Union is accessible by a non-DDA compliant ramp at the front of the building, steps at the front of the building, or a DDA compliant ramp at the rear of the building (entrance next to 532 Bar+Kitchen outdoor area).
Toilets: There are accessible toilets in the SU across all floors. There are gender neutral toilets on the lower ground floor, ground floor and second floor of the Student Union. There are gendered toilet options also on the 1st floor and the 2nd floor.
Lifts: There is a lift within the SU building, located to the right of the reception desk on the ground floor.
Quiet Space: A quiet space will be available and accessible both by lift and stairs. The quiet space will be signposted in the venue. There will also be a sensory dark tent, blankets and weighted lap pads and fidget toys and water. Limited snacks and fruit will also be available.
Prayer Space: A multi-faith prayer space will be available on the 2nd floor of the Students’ Union building, if you wish to pray during an event.
Alcohol: The venue will be serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from bars across the site.
Seating Availability: Seating will be available upon request.
Queueing: If you require a seat whilst you queue, please speak to a member of staff.
Water: There will be drinking water available from the bar and water dispensing points signposted within the venue.
BSL/Sign Language and Closed Captions: BSL interpretation and closed captions will not be available for this event.
Staff Support: SU staff (in black SU t-shirts) and Security Staff (in yellow) will be able to direct you to the spaces listed above and provide ear defenders on request. If you have any further questions regarding accessibility, please email events.su@manchester.ac.uk
Assistance Dogs: We welcome assistance dogs and can provide water on request. No dogs except assistance dogs will be able to attend this event.
Accessible area and additional requirements: There will be an accessible seating area at this event. To ensure we can provide for your requirements, please email events.su@manchester.ac.uk with your access requirements.
Companion/personal assistant ticket: Customers are offered 1 x companion/personal assistant ticket at no extra cost for those who would otherwise be unable to attend the venue without assistance. Please email events.su@manchester.ac.uk to obtain this ticket. Please note that only 1 other person is allowed into the access area with you. If you require more than one personal assistant, please get in touch.
Access tickets: We do not have separate tickets for access customers, please purchase a General Admission ticket and contact events.su@manchester.ac.uk if you have any access requirements you would like us to be aware of.
