Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross
Thu 3 Sept · 19:00
Friends Meeting House
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On 3 September at 7:00 PM, the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury will stage "Attagirls," a powerful theatrical performance by Stewart Ross that honours the remarkable achievements of World War II female pilots from the ATA (Auxiliary Air Transport). This poignant play, lasting approximately two hours, provides an intimate insight into the lives and contributions of these pioneering aviators. Through compelling storytelling, it celebrates their extraordinary skill and dedication, making it a must-see event for aviation enthusiasts and advocates of women's empowerment alike.
The play reading will last approximately two hours, providing an intimate insight into the lives and contributions of the pioneering female aviators from the World War II ATA. The performance is a poignant celebration of their extraordinary skill and dedication.
The play, Attagirls, was commissioned by MT Productions and first performed to widespread acclaim at the 2020 Theatre on the Coast Festival, Southwold. The performance will take place at the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury.
The event will take place on 3 September at 7:00 PM. A script will be sent to all who book.
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Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 19:00.
Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross is held at Friends Meeting House in Canterbury (6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS).
Tickets for Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross are priced at £3.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Attagirls is performing at Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross.
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Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross
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On 3 September at 7:00 PM, the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury will stage "Attagirls," a powerful theatrical performance by Stewart Ross that honours the remarkable achievements of World War II female pilots from the ATA (Auxiliary Air Transport). This poignant play, lasting approximately two hours, provides an intimate insight into the lives and contributions of these pioneering aviators. Through compelling storytelling, it celebrates their extraordinary skill and dedication, making it a must-see event for aviation enthusiasts and advocates of women's empowerment alike.
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The play reading will last approximately two hours, providing an intimate insight into the lives and contributions of the pioneering female aviators from the World War II ATA. The performance is a poignant celebration of their extraordinary skill and dedication.
The play, Attagirls, was commissioned by MT Productions and first performed to widespread acclaim at the 2020 Theatre on the Coast Festival, Southwold. The performance will take place at the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury.
The event will take place on 3 September at 7:00 PM. A script will be sent to all who book.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross?
Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross takes place on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross taking place?
Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross is held at Friends Meeting House in Canterbury (6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS).
How much are tickets for Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross?
Tickets for Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross are priced at £3.96. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Who is performing at Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross?
Attagirls is performing at Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross.
How do I get tickets for Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross?
Tickets for Play reading : Attagirls by Stewart Ross can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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feels like 21°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 18 km/h
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