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Pussy Riot to perform at Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury

One of the world's most famous activist groups is set to visit the county.
Pussy Riot will be performing in Canterbury this month.

Pussy Riot will be coming to Kent when they perform in Canterbury next month. Photo: Claude Vanheye
Pussy Riot will be coming to Kent when they perform in Canterbury next month. Photo: Claude Vanheye

The iconic Russian feminist punk rock collective will be bringing their most recent performance, 'Riot Days' to the Gulbenkian Arts Centre.

Residents will be able to see the performance at the University of Kent campus over the course of a 10-day residency from September 14 to September 24.

Pussy Riot are known for their opposition to Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Often chased by police and arrested in their own country, common themes of protest include fighting for feminism, LGBT rights and democracy.

The show, described as "an innovative combination of live music, theatre and video," tells the story of Maria Alyokhina, one of the members of the group.

The internationally-reknowned activists have been performing across the world. Photo: Claude Vanheye
The internationally-reknowned activists have been performing across the world. Photo: Claude Vanheye
Riot Days will be performed over a 10-day residency. Photo: Claude Vanheye
Riot Days will be performed over a 10-day residency. Photo: Claude Vanheye

Nicknamed 'Masha', Ms Alyokhina is famous for protesting in the Red Square, and recently escaped from Russia to Iceland.

Riot Days has already been performed more than 200 times across Europe, America, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.

A spokesman for the group said that "In the face of Russian aggression in Ukraine, [the group] find themselves more relevant and vital than ever."

Pussy Riot will perform Riot Days nightly at 7.30pm, between Wednesday 14 to Saturday September 17, and then Thursday 22 to Saturday September 24.

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