
Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work
Fri 21 Aug · 01:00
Tramway
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Jo Bannon’s The Dirty Work is a delightful peek behind the magician's curtain, blending familiar entertainment tricks with her personal experiences in a way that feels both natural and slightly off-kilter. It’s a testament to how comedy can connect deeply with its audience through shared human moments and magical illusions. Not to be missed for those who appreciate witty storytelling interwoven with some enchantment.
Peek behind the velvet curtain of The Dirty Work , a new solo performance by Jo Bannon. Blending the tricks of the trade – a white rabbit, a magic wand, a puff of smoke – with her lived experience of visual impairment, Bannon invites you to glimpse a world where truth and illusion, performance and reality converge. Through delicate choreography and magician’s patter, which reveals more than it conceals, she unveils the invisible labour that shapes how we navigate the world - balancing effortlessly between what is seen and unseen. Through a Crip lens and with a trick up her sleeve, Bannon reveals ‘the dirty work’ that often goes unnoticed on stage and in everyday life. This isn’t just a magic show; it’s a meditation on visibility, disability, and the unseen labour we all perform. Say ‘white rabbit’ three times, and see the magic unfold before your very eyes! Recommended for ages 14+ Audience notes Mentions ableism and discrimination ACCESS VIP Access - Running alongside the performance is a programme of activities and events designed specifically for our VIPs - Visually Impaired People - to foster access, community and welcome. This is VIP Access! There will be a VIP area in the foyer for VI audiences to receive information and a complimentary glass of fizz. A Touch Tour will be available prior to the performance for VI audiences who would like to learn more about the space, seating and sensory conditions of the work. Early Boarding - advance access into the auditorium is offered to VI and Disabled audiences at each performance so they have additional time to select their seat and get comfortable. We know that Access provision can assist multiple groups so we welcome the wider disability community to access these provisions if they would like to. Detailed pre show information about the content of the show will be available in advance of the performance. CREDITS Created and Performed by Jo Bannon Text by Jo Bannon and Gemma Paintin Director Gemma Paintin Sound Designer Dinah Mullen Set and Costume Designer Katherina Radeva Lighting Designer Chris Copland Magic Consultant Augusto Corrieri Audio Description Consultant Charlotte Whitten Original Development with MAYK Photography by Paul Samuel White Production Manager Froud Technical Stage Manager Harry Evans Producer Amanda Fawcett Costume Supervisor Rhi Good Fabricator Suzie Set builder Tin Shed Productions For Jo Bannon Productions Company Producer Hattie Gregory Bookkeeper John Stephenson Artistic Director Jo Bannon Photo - Paul Samuel White Image description A photograph of Jo Bannon lying on a vibrant pink carpet with her white hair fanned out around her head. She is wearing a black suit and white shirt and hot pink lipstick. Her hand is held to her forehead. A small white rabbit is positioned nearby. The background features a rich pink curtain.
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Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 01:00.
Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work is held at Tramway in Glasgow.
Tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work are priced at £13/£10 Buy tickets now. Live prices and availability are shown on tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk.
Tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Editorial Summary
Jo Bannon’s The Dirty Work is a delightful peek behind the magician's curtain, blending familiar entertainment tricks with her personal experiences in a way that feels both natural and slightly off-kilter. It’s a testament to how comedy can connect deeply with its audience through shared human moments and magical illusions. Not to be missed for those who appreciate witty storytelling interwoven with some enchantment.
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Organiser’s full description
Peek behind the velvet curtain of The Dirty Work , a new solo performance by Jo Bannon. Blending the tricks of the trade – a white rabbit, a magic wand, a puff of smoke – with her lived experience of visual impairment, Bannon invites you to glimpse a world where truth and illusion, performance and reality converge. Through delicate choreography and magician’s patter, which reveals more than it conceals, she unveils the invisible labour that shapes how we navigate the world - balancing effortlessly between what is seen and unseen. Through a Crip lens and with a trick up her sleeve, Bannon reveals ‘the dirty work’ that often goes unnoticed on stage and in everyday life. This isn’t just a magic show; it’s a meditation on visibility, disability, and the unseen labour we all perform. Say ‘white rabbit’ three times, and see the magic unfold before your very eyes! Recommended for ages 14+ Audience notes Mentions ableism and discrimination ACCESS VIP Access - Running alongside the performance is a programme of activities and events designed specifically for our VIPs - Visually Impaired People - to foster access, community and welcome. This is VIP Access! There will be a VIP area in the foyer for VI audiences to receive information and a complimentary glass of fizz. A Touch Tour will be available prior to the performance for VI audiences who would like to learn more about the space, seating and sensory conditions of the work. Early Boarding - advance access into the auditorium is offered to VI and Disabled audiences at each performance so they have additional time to select their seat and get comfortable. We know that Access provision can assist multiple groups so we welcome the wider disability community to access these provisions if they would like to. Detailed pre show information about the content of the show will be available in advance of the performance. CREDITS Created and Performed by Jo Bannon Text by Jo Bannon and Gemma Paintin Director Gemma Paintin Sound Designer Dinah Mullen Set and Costume Designer Katherina Radeva Lighting Designer Chris Copland Magic Consultant Augusto Corrieri Audio Description Consultant Charlotte Whitten Original Development with MAYK Photography by Paul Samuel White Production Manager Froud Technical Stage Manager Harry Evans Producer Amanda Fawcett Costume Supervisor Rhi Good Fabricator Suzie Set builder Tin Shed Productions For Jo Bannon Productions Company Producer Hattie Gregory Bookkeeper John Stephenson Artistic Director Jo Bannon Photo - Paul Samuel White Image description A photograph of Jo Bannon lying on a vibrant pink carpet with her white hair fanned out around her head. She is wearing a black suit and white shirt and hot pink lipstick. Her hand is held to her forehead. A small white rabbit is positioned nearby. The background features a rich pink curtain.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work?
Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work takes place on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 01:00.
Where is Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work taking place?
Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work is held at Tramway in Glasgow.
How much are tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work?
Tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work are priced at £13/£10 Buy tickets now. Live prices and availability are shown on tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk.
How do I get tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work?
Tickets for Jo Bannon - The Dirty Work can be booked via tickets.glasgowlife.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
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Price
£13/£10 Buy tickets now
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