Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames ENGLAND vs. Glasgow Rollergirls SCOTLAND
The roller derby scene is thriving the UK, with 10 current leagues and new ones springing up every week in places like in Windsor, Manchester, Brighton and Essex. This roller riot is cross between x-treme games and burlesque. It’s fast, furious and a bit sexy too!
Roller derby makes curious fans into quick converts. Neophytes should check out the rules. And, yes, it is based on the roller derby you know from the kitsch 1970’s. Except, now, nobody’s faking.
Formed in 2006 and after training hard for a year, the Birmingham Blitz Derby Dames are in a successful inaugural season. The hometown roller derby queens, the ‘Dames are set to pour salt on the wounds of an ancient grudge.
Tickets £7 Advance, £8 Door Tickets and more information www.blitzdames.com.Following the bout, the Dames will be holding their celebration after party at Subside Bar, Fletchers Walk, 4 Paradise Pl, Birmingham, B3 3HJ.
Brand new: our first spotlight! THis month on: THE GLASGOW ROLLERGIRLS! Go check it out: just follow the link at the top of the page that says ‘Spotlight’