The UK lockdown has meant many of the social events that are so important to us have been postponed or cancelled. However, in recent weeks we’ve seen the city region’s arts, culture and entertainment scene respond in true creative style, taking events online and curating whole new programmes.
The team at Writing on the Wall is no exception. WoWFest: Lockdown, which launched on 7th May and runs until 31st May, brings a truly inspiring and passionate collection of artists to us, when we can’t go to them.
All of the events are free, but ticket donations are welcomed. The funds generated from these will go to Fans Supporting Foodbanks, South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services and WoW.
We’ve shared our picks below, but recommend you check out the full line up, which you can see here, which features interviews, panel discussions, performances and much more.
Tuesday 19th May
Storytime with Glamrou (0-7 years)
Join Glamrou for a storytime all about a little fish growing up in the warm Egyptian seas. Exploring gender, sparkly scales and finding your fish family.
www.wowfest.uk/events/10-events/478-tuesday-19-may-2020.html
Wednesday 20th May
An Evening with Rosie Jones
A conversation with Rosie Jones, a comedian and writer on Netflix’s hit TV show Sex Education.
www.wowfest.uk/events/10-events/480-wednesday-20-may-2020-4.html
Thursday 28th May
Unicorn: Memoir Of A Muslim Drag Queen
Amrou Al-Kadhi went from a god-fearing Muslim boy enraptured with their mother, to Glamrou; a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family. This is a heart-breaking and hilarious memoir about the author’s fight to be true to themselves, chaired by Britain’s first out Muslim drag queen Asifa Lahore.
www.wowfest.uk/events/10-events/448-thursday-28-may-2020.html
Until Sunday 31st May
Into The Dark, Into The Light: Roger Hill’s Lockdown Playlist
Explore two playlists created by broadcaster, performer and writer, Roger Hill. A journey through isolation and sadness and lead the onward progress to a new positive. Roger says if you don’t fancy the first, you can always jump to the second – use as you see fit.
www.wowfest.uk/events/10-events/476-thursday-7-may-2020.html
For more information visit www.wowfest.uk
