Explore Showwomen at Brighton Fringe

Visitors to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton will experience a captivating performance as Marisa Carnesky presents her show, SHOWWOMEN, from Sunday, 8 November 2026, until Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The show is a celebration of the history and experiences of women in entertainment, delving into the world of showwomen.

Marisa Carnesky is a British live artist and showwoman known for using fairground devices and stage illusion to explore contemporary ritual from an ecofeminist perspective. Her background in ballet and dance, as well as her visual and performing arts degree from the University of Brighton, has influenced her unique style. Carnesky has co-created several notable works, including The Grotesque Burlesque Revue and Carnesky's Ghost Train, which became a permanent attraction in Blackpool.

Carnesky's work often combines spectacle, fairground devices, and stage illusion to create an immersive experience. Her company, Carnesky Productions, has produced large and small-scale interactive performance works, including Carnesky's Incredible Bleeding Woman and Showwomen. Tickets are with the button beside the article, allowing attendees to secure their spot at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton.