Post by cymrusam on Jun 10, 2011 8:37:01 GMT
fest shrewsbury 22-25 july
www.lfest.co.uk/site#!__site
DON’T MISS OUT on the latest event in the lesbian calendar for 2011.
L Fest is happening because you girls have asked for it!
Anyone who attended STANSTOCK 2010 or STANSTOCK 7's knows that this party is going to be hugely popular this JULY
Packed with lots activities for you to get involved in, including It’s a knockout, Football, Beach Volley Ball, to name just a few!
Bring your mates, or come and make some new friends with us ;o)
If you prefer a more chilled weekend enjoying the Shropshire sunshine, there are the funky markets stalls to check out, the lesbian cinema, or just enjoying your time away in our beer garden!
When the sun goes down the main stage will provide electrifying entertainment late into the night with DJs, Live Comedy, & acts including the famous P!NK Tribute act Vicky Jackson. Not forgetting the River Boat Cruise offering party cruises every hour!
You can't afford not to give this all weekender a try...
The L Fest team have collaborated with a past director of the York Lesbian Arts Festival and the programmers of Shropshire's Rainbow
Film Festival to bring you the very best in lesbian culture. You can enjoy new films, readings from top authors, exciting workshops and plenty
of fun over two days of Arts at L Fest, all included in your ticket price!
The grand finale will be an hour-long solo reading from the wonderful writer Jackie Kay on Sunday afternoon. And after all that, you can chill out in our Pimms Garden while listening to the Gay Symphony Orchestra. It will be a weekend to remember!
Highlights so far:
Readings and talks
Jackie Kay: the renowned, much-loved poet and author will read from her latest books
Manda Scott: hear the author of the thrilling, bestselling Boudica series talk about her work
VG Lee: the hilarious author of The Comedienne and Diary of a Provincial Lesbian
Jane Traies: talking about her groundbreaking research into the lives of older lesbians in the UK
Films
Cinema in the barn: The best lesbian movies in an unusual setting - Just bring popcorn!
Workshops (for limited numbers)
Comix workshop with Jay Bernard: draw your own comic strip
Playback theatre: a fun and involving drama workshop with Jane Hoy, acting out our own stories
Poetry live!
Slam poets Sophia Blackwell and Jay Bernard
plus your chance to read a poem or a page of prose in the open-mic slot (limited numbers)
PLUS!!!!
Line dancing: take to the floor to learn some new steps
Creative writing workshop led by VG Lee and Helen Sandler
Plus laughter yoga, circle dancing and more!
www.lfest.co.uk/site#!__site
DON’T MISS OUT on the latest event in the lesbian calendar for 2011.
L Fest is happening because you girls have asked for it!
Anyone who attended STANSTOCK 2010 or STANSTOCK 7's knows that this party is going to be hugely popular this JULY
Packed with lots activities for you to get involved in, including It’s a knockout, Football, Beach Volley Ball, to name just a few!
Bring your mates, or come and make some new friends with us ;o)
If you prefer a more chilled weekend enjoying the Shropshire sunshine, there are the funky markets stalls to check out, the lesbian cinema, or just enjoying your time away in our beer garden!
When the sun goes down the main stage will provide electrifying entertainment late into the night with DJs, Live Comedy, & acts including the famous P!NK Tribute act Vicky Jackson. Not forgetting the River Boat Cruise offering party cruises every hour!
You can't afford not to give this all weekender a try...
The L Fest team have collaborated with a past director of the York Lesbian Arts Festival and the programmers of Shropshire's Rainbow
Film Festival to bring you the very best in lesbian culture. You can enjoy new films, readings from top authors, exciting workshops and plenty
of fun over two days of Arts at L Fest, all included in your ticket price!
The grand finale will be an hour-long solo reading from the wonderful writer Jackie Kay on Sunday afternoon. And after all that, you can chill out in our Pimms Garden while listening to the Gay Symphony Orchestra. It will be a weekend to remember!
Highlights so far:
Readings and talks
Jackie Kay: the renowned, much-loved poet and author will read from her latest books
Manda Scott: hear the author of the thrilling, bestselling Boudica series talk about her work
VG Lee: the hilarious author of The Comedienne and Diary of a Provincial Lesbian
Jane Traies: talking about her groundbreaking research into the lives of older lesbians in the UK
Films
Cinema in the barn: The best lesbian movies in an unusual setting - Just bring popcorn!
Workshops (for limited numbers)
Comix workshop with Jay Bernard: draw your own comic strip
Playback theatre: a fun and involving drama workshop with Jane Hoy, acting out our own stories
Poetry live!
Slam poets Sophia Blackwell and Jay Bernard
plus your chance to read a poem or a page of prose in the open-mic slot (limited numbers)
PLUS!!!!
Line dancing: take to the floor to learn some new steps
Creative writing workshop led by VG Lee and Helen Sandler
Plus laughter yoga, circle dancing and more!