THE GREAT BIG WOMEN’S SONG sanctuary

'You've been carrying this shame around for too long. It's time to put it down. And sing'

The Great Big Women's Song Sanctuary is a live participatory musical experience between contemporary folk singer Joanie Bones and live audiences,

A journey into the hidden yet universal stories of women’s endurance- through taboo, isolation & shame into a shared experience of positivity, connection & growth.

Spoken word, acapella songs & audience participation are joyfully crafted into a healing ritual that is both accessible & transformational.

For The Great Big Women’s Song Sanctuary Joanie Bones brings her unique mix of vocal looping and heart warming tales of connection to invite the audience on a healing journey, skillfully & safely guiding the audience through themes devastatingly familiar to any woman: themes such as negative body image; sexual violence; pregnancy; miscarriage; abortion; baby loss; not having children; ageing  - all of which are linked by the shadows of shame & isolation. 

Througout the show the audience are always returned to safety & connection through Joanie's warm and engaging presence and active invitation to them to co-create this gig theatre ritual with her. Throughout the piece the audience have opportunities to participate on & off stage in multiple ways, where all voices and experiences are welcome, together transforming the grief and shame of historic isolation into connection, redemption and celebration.

Who is it for?
Everyone with a heart and a voice are welcome to join The Great Big Women's Song Sanctuary.


The Great Big Women's Song Sanctuary will be touring the UK in Spring 2025.
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Thankyou to the University of Sheffield's Access Folk project for helping to fund the development of this show

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