'You've been carrying this alone for too long.
It's time to put it down, find each other, and find our voices.
And sing.'
It's time to put it down, find each other, and find our voices.
And sing.'
The Elephant In The Womb is a collection of songs and a live performance celebrating women's resilience, courage and strength around issues they've had to endure alone for too long, by singer Joanie Bones.
Powerful songs, invitations to join in and moments of reflection are joyfully crafted into a healing experience that is both accessible & transformational. All genders are welcome to join in this moving, unique experience.
What audiences are saying:
'So nourishing and spacious and inspiring' 'Pure wow - I am still feeling the resonance of the event now ❤️ '
'An absolutely beautiful moving event ' 'Magical'
'Great evening ! Different ! You’re bringing the barricades down 🙏'
SEE BELOW FOR TOUR DATES AND TICKETS
Powerful songs, invitations to join in and moments of reflection are joyfully crafted into a healing experience that is both accessible & transformational. All genders are welcome to join in this moving, unique experience.
What audiences are saying:
'So nourishing and spacious and inspiring' 'Pure wow - I am still feeling the resonance of the event now ❤️ '
'An absolutely beautiful moving event ' 'Magical'
'Great evening ! Different ! You’re bringing the barricades down 🙏'
SEE BELOW FOR TOUR DATES AND TICKETS
ALBUM OUT NOW ON ALL MAJOR STREAMING SERVICES
even better, buy the BONUS EDITION featuring harmony parts, detailed background to the project and each song, plus the
'live experience' THEME TUNE The Sanctuary of Sound (including 30 min extended version) here
'live experience' THEME TUNE The Sanctuary of Sound (including 30 min extended version) here
THE ELEPHANT IN THE WOMB LIVE EXPERIENCE
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For the Live Experience 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. |
AUDIENCE FEEDBACK Wow, thank you. You need to take this show far and wide. Bring it to women anywhere! Really enjoyed the mixture of song, sharing, history, connection & interaction. More women need to experience is, thank you! This is SO beautiful and needed - THANK YOU! I have experienced many events exploring issues / feelings around women's bodies. I really liked this one. No assumptions were made. It was loving and thoughtful, gentle and modern. You're doing something amazing!! |
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LIVE EXPERIENCE TOUR DATES All show times: doors open 6.30pm, gig 7-9pm, 9-9.45pm discussion unless stated otherwise  Sat March 22nd, LifeCare Centre, Edinburgh
Mon 24 March, Joanie Bones live, upstairs at Shakespeare's, Sheffield (special gig version) doors 7.30pm, show 8pm. no advance tickets available - £10 on the door Tues 25 March, The Gasworks Studio, Bristol Wed 26 March, The Angel Space, Totnes Fri March 28th, The Bennett Centre, Frome Sat March 29th, The Church on The Corner, London with MORRIS FOLK CHOIR Mon March 31st, Cullerne House, Findhorn 6.30pm |
TENDERNESS WARNING
The show was developed in conjunction with survivors of various traumatic experiences, and aims to be a positive experience for everyone. However, by its nature the show refers to various difficult experiences which may be distressing for some.
The show was developed in conjunction with survivors of various traumatic experiences, and aims to be a positive experience for everyone. However, by its nature the show refers to various difficult experiences which may be distressing for some.
For anyone unable to attend in person, Joanie will be running online versions in the coming future. Sign up here to be kept informed
Thankyou to the University of Sheffield's Access Folk project for helping to fund the development of this show