Chester's Storyhouse arts centre has announced the line-up for its third Storyhouse Queer Festival (January 28, 2025-February 2).
A five-day celebration of LGBTQIA+ culture and community, the festival brings together hit shows, workshops, exhibitions, catwalks, a family day of activities, film and an evening with writer Sarah Waters.
Kicking off the festival, audiences can join Sarah Waters for the second instalment of the Women’s Prize Book Club, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Women’s Prize for Fiction (for which Waters was shortlisted for her novel Fingersmith).
Other events throughout the five days include London’s LGBTQIA+ comedy night, Laugh Out Proud; QUEENZ – Drag Me to the Disco; new comedy play Daddy’s First Gay Date; an all-day, family-friendly celebration of individuality with colourful arts, crafts, and inclusive story times aimed at 3 to 7-year-olds and their families; queer, disabled and brown artist Indigo Spice will lead an interactive movement workshop; a fashion show organized by Radiate Arts, showcasing the designs and talent of Chester’s community members and Chester’s LGBTQIA+ choir, Proud Marys.
Throughout the week, A Queer Exhibition will feature quilts and banners created by members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Storyhouse’s independent cinema will showcase seven films in two programmes, and there will be instalments from Storyhouse’s monthly LGBTQIA+ cinema club Reel Queer.
Suzie Henderson, Storyhouse’s creative director, said: "Storyhouse Queer is not just an event; it's a celebration of love, acceptance, and the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in Chester and beyond."
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