Bound is a show and social night for shibari fans at the Flying Dutchman, near my studio in South London. The FDL is a fantastic new venue that recently hosted the official Torture Garden after-party. It is a historic London pub, whose interior has been completely restyled with fabulous décor including dungeon, wet room and medical room. The main area, which is the part we will be using, is a cosy wood-panelled bar with a stage, large projection screen and heated courtyard smoking area.
There will be several performances or ‘jam sessions’ throughout the evening by Nina, both as model and rigger, and I, plus other invited artists. In between, there will be opportunities for others to jump on stage to showcase their work. There are many aspiring performers and others whose talents deserve to be shared. Thanks to groups like Hitching Bitches, I am delighted to see more skilled female riggers and I hope this will become a platform for them. However, it is not intended to be a rope ‘free for all’ as we feel that performers might be disturbed if people are playing during shows. We hope to create an atmosphere conducive to all styles, whether they be flashy ‘circus bondage’ or quiet intense floor-work sessions.
Bound will usually be on the first Friday of the month. Due to the Bank Holiday, the first one will be on Sunday. £8 early bird tickets until Sun 25th of March, £13 tickets until Thu 29th and £15 tickets at the door on the day. To book, click here