Museum of Making
Silk Mill Lane off Full Street
Derby
DE1 3AF
1623 Theatre Company and Derby Museums present – Queer Folio 2023 Scratch Night.
You, yes you – you’re invited to a super sassy sharing of exciting new works in progress by a dazzling team of LGBTQ+ artists from across the Midlands.
Join us for a sneaky preview of three gorgeous new acts that reconnect Shakespeare’s plays with their queerness after four centuries of far too much straightening out.
- Bed of Roses – an epic queer soap opera by writer Dave Payne (adapted from Henry VI and Richard III)
- Untitled – a beautiful piece of queer spoken word by poet Aoife O’Connor (based on King John)
- A Knife to My Heart – a fabulous Eurovision-style song by composer Aron Snood (inspired by Julius Caesar)
Part of the Queer Folio project – a national celebration of LGBTQ+ creativity in response to the First Folio – Shakespeare’s complete(ish) works – first published 400 years ago this year.
Find out more at #QueerFolio. Supported by Arts Council England.
FREE – Give What You Think. Donations welcome.
Limited places. Booking essential.
Suitable for 18+.
Accessibility at Derby Museums
Image © courtesy of 1623 theatre company.
