Women Who Gave No F**ks at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Story Jam returns to Bristol for the third year in a row, following sell-out performances and rave reviews in 2023 and 2024.

The theatre company is back this month, calling into Tobacco Factory Theatres with Women Who Gave No F**ks.

Last time the show came to Bristol, an audience member gave so little f**ks, they left wearing a prop diadem.

The audience member had been appointed the position of Prize-Giving Godess, an interactive role requiring the use of a crown.

“We’re very much looking forward to bringing the show back to Bristol,” said Lucy Lill, one of the show’s chief storytellers. “Mainly because the audiences turn up in such numbers, and with such enthusiasm. Even if that enthusiasm sometimes overflows into acts of theft.”

It’s not the first time audiences have been inspired enough to make off with props.

In 2023, someone even made off with a clapometer.

The show is completely different every time its performed, meaning that returning audiences won’t be bored.

Each storyteller in the show champions a ‘great woman’ from stories of the past. Audiences then get to pick the winner.

Previous shows have included one-legged WW2 spy Virginia Hall and Sumerian creation goddess Tiamat.

“Even though there’s a winner, what audiences love about the show is they are getting to hear about all these different women
from myth and history whose stories have been buried or overshadowed, Lucy Lill continues.

“And we get to hear about the women who have inspired our audiences – the interval is a huge celebration as we invite people to come and write all over the stage the names of the women they want everyone to know about.”

The company says they are looking forward to their Bristol visit, saying there is “something special” about performances in the city.

“Every time, we’re surprised by the diversity of people who come,” Lill says.

“Audiences have included rugby fans, students, academics, groups of friends on Big Nights Out, and mums, aunties and daughters.”

Women Who Gave No F*cks will be at Tobacco Factory Theatres 18 – 20 September 2025

Booking details below.