Queer and Now leaflet

TUE 18 FEB - SAT 22 FEB 2020 A week of work from Queer artists celebrating LGBTQ+ history month.

A WEEK OF WORK FROM QUEER ARTISTS CELEBRATING LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH

QUEER AND NOW SCRATCH NIGHT

A WORK-IN-PROGRESS READING

Written by LAURA LINDOW

An evening showcasing extracts of new work from Queer artists from the North East, chosen from an open call out.

Wed 19 Feb | 7.30pm

£6 | 14+

Approx. 2hr 20mins with interval Contains strong language

A work-in-progress reading of a new play written by Laura Lindow, Journal Culture Award Writer of the Year 2019, whose plays include Sawdust and Stardust for Live Theatre and recent adaptation of War of the Worlds for Northern Stage.

Tue 18 Feb | 7.30pm

£6 | 14+

Approx. 1 hr, no interval Contains strong language

PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Approx. 1hr

Live Theatre is looking for extracts of new work from Queer Theatre artists from the North East who identify as LGBTQ+.

Application deadline: Mon 25 Nov, 5pm. www.live.org.uk/queer

WHERE DO WE GO FROM QUEER? Sat 22 Feb | 2.30pm

QUEER AND NOW SCRATCH NIGHT OPEN CALL OUT

£3 | 14+

Panelists will include: Laura Lindow, writer & Associate Director of Open Clasp; Catrina McHugh MBE, Artistic Director, writer and co-founder of Open Clasp; Phil Douglas, Interim Artistic Director Dance City and Founder of Curious Arts.

RIOT ACT

SPY IN THE STALLS

W*NK BUDDIES

Presented by EMMERSON & WARD PRODUCTIONS Written & Performed by ALEXIS GREGORY Directed by RIKKI BEADLE-BLAIR

Written & Performed by JAKE JARRATT & CAMERON SHARP Presented in association with LIVE THEATRE

Taken from interviews with three key players in the history of the gay rights movement; a survivor of the Stonewall Riots, an alternative 70s drag artist and a 90s AIDS activist. Verbatim one man show Riot Act is a heart-breaking and hilarious journey through six decades of Queer history right up to the present day.

University. A house party. One dances to Britney, the other alone having a few in the kitchen. But, they are both heading for the same bed. Discussions of identity, class, sexuality, and masculinity collide in a mix of pints, heels, dads, school, relationships, gay bars, and dance routines. Two different sexualities collide as they look at their manhood and the world outside of the duvet, asking what are boys really made of?

Thu 20 Feb | 7.30pm PRICE £10 - £14

Concessions

Age Rating

from £6

16+

W*nk Buddies returns after a sell out run at Elevator Festival 2019.

Approx. 1hr no interval. Some strong language.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Feb | 7.30pm FREE Post Show Talk Meet the Writer & Performer Alexis Gregory Thu 20 Feb (after the 7.30pm show) Post show talks are recorded and available to listen again at www.live.org.uk/talks

PRICE £10 - £14

Concessions

Age Rating

from £6

16+

Approx. 1hr no interval. Contains flashing lights, loud music and strong language

QUEER AND NOW TIMETABLE: Date

Event

Time

Price

Tuesday 18 February

A Work-In-Progress Reading

7.30pm

£6

Wednesday 19 February

Queer and Now Scratch Night

7.30pm

£6

Thursday 20 February

Riot Act + Post Show Talk

7.30pm

£10 – £14, concs from £6

Friday 21 February

W*nk Buddies

7.30pm

£10 – £14, concs from £6

Saturday 22 February

Where Do We Go From Queer

2.30pm

£3

Saturday 22 February

W*nk Buddies

7.30pm

£10 – £14, concs from £6

Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

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