Write Queer London
Write Queer London is a festival facilitated by the Museum of London which brings together writers and poets to explore LGBT history in London through a programme of curator talks, gallery tours, poetry commissions, a writing competition and creative writing workshops. I've been a bit slow on the uptake with this event as it started in December and I only found out about it today. The festival runs until February and a few highlights you might be interested in include:
A Great Unrecorded History
Thursday 19th January 14.15 to 16.00, free.
Curator Richard Parkinson explores British Museum objects which tell the story of same-sex desire - from ancient Egypt and Babylon to modern times. Followed by a poetry writing workshop with John McCullough in association with the Poetry Society and Arts Council England.
Write Queer London at the National Maritime Museum
Thursday 2nd February, 13.00 - 16.30, free.
Poet and artist Nancy Campbell leads a writing workshop looking at aspects of the history of gay seafarers and pirates. Explore the galleries and new Sammy Ofer wing.
Pleasure Garden Ball
Tuesday 14th February, 6.45 - 9.45, £6(£5)
Enjoy a night of dancing, drinking and decadence as we recreate Georgian London’s quintessential pastime - the pleasure garden. Learn to dance with an 18th century girl band, watch risqué poetry and theatrical performances, discover dandy fashion, then design and wear your own alluring masquerade mask.
Includes the finale of the Write Queer London Festival - with readings from poets and prizewinners.
As per bloody usual I can't get to any of these events but if anyone does make it along I'd love to hear more!