Queer Research Network Manchester is very excited to be hosting writer, curator, creative producer, and queer arts producer Greg Thorpe. At this event Greg will talk about his writing, read from his work, explain his inspiration and approaches, and discuss the making of his new story-in-progress. After the talk there will be a festive reception with wine and soft drinks.
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When: Thursday 16th December 2021
Time: 6-7:30 GMT
Where: Benzie Building room BZ403, Manchester Metropolitan University
Eventbrite Listing (Booking recommended but not essential)
Any questions please email: queerresearchnetwork@gmail.com
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Greg Thorpe is a writer, curator, creative producer and queer arts programmer living in Manchester. He has written fiction; art, film and theatre criticism; cultural journalism; and historical and educational material. His collaborative art project ‘A mile of black paper’ provokes responses to teaching about HIV and AIDS, past and present.
His current writing project is ‘The Years’, a collection of queer narratives inspired by historical settings, and yearning; both the yearning of queer people for a visible historical past, and the yearning of queer ancestors for love, sex, dignity, and emancipated futures.
In ‘1961’ a young man accidentally finds himself at “the greatest night in showbiz history” when Judy Garland plays Carnegie Hall. ‘Three Sailors’ imagines historical desire and early HIV transmission through literary-inspired fantasy. ‘In Brompton Cemetery, 2012’ is both cruise narrative and ghost story.
This will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Anne Louise Kershaw.
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Website: gregthorpe.eu
Twitter: @TheGregling
Photo Credit: Ray V. Snapp
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COVID-19 Safety
We ask that you please wear a mask for this event (unless exempt).
Please be vaccinated and/or have done a lateral flow test before attending the event.
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