£212 from Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers
posted: 26/08/2010
As part of the Fringe of the Manchester Pride Festival, our Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers - Diary of a HIV Activist evening raised £212. It continued our 25th anniversary celebrations and featured speakers and artists involved in different types of HIV activism over the last 25 years.
The ever fabulous Jonathan Mayor, long standing prolific activist Peter Tatchell, the founding fathers of George House Trust, drag king extraordinaire Valentino King and the captivating performance poet Gerry Potter took to the stage in front of an audience of over 90 people at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club.
YouTube of Jerry Potter's poem that he perfomed on the night and has performed at various HIV and AIDS vigils. It's a piece demonstrating the very centre strength of being queer. A heartfelt battle cry reaching through the decades and constantly involved in the now. A cheer for hope and a decoration adorning gay history.
The night was talked about on gaydio and we’ve had appreciative emails saying what a good night it was.
Thank you to all who came and showed HIV activism still matters.
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Manchester Pride Fringe Event
posted: 13/08/2010
Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers - Diary of a HIV Activist
For the Manchester Pride Fringe Festival, on Tuesday 24 August, Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers is George House Trust’s evening of thought provoking entertainment, at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club on Oldham Street, Manchester.
25th anniversary fun and perspectives
Continuing our 25th anniversary celebrations and reflections, Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers - Diary of a HIV Activist is about HIV activism past and present, and features speakers and artists involved in different types of HIV activism over the last 25 years.
On the evening we will be joined by the ever fabulous Jonathan Mayor, long standing prolific activist Peter Tatchell, the founding fathers of George House Trust, drag king extraordinaire Valentino King and the captivating performance poet Gerry Potter.Tic
£3 Tickets
Tickets are £3, or £1 concession for unwaged people, and are available through wegottickets.com - click this link to go straight to the page for our event.
Doors open at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm sharp.
Together we'll explore what HIV activism has been, is and should be, and most importantly - why it's still so keenly needed. Come and join us for this highly entertaining, engaging and inspirational event at the Pride Fringe Festival.
Where
Frog and Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 ILJ - at the top of Oldham Street near the junction with Great Ancoats Street - StreetMap
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Manchester Pride Fringe Event
posted: 20/07/2010
Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers - Diary of a HIV Activist
As part of the Manchester Pride Fringe Festival on Tuesday 24 August George House Trust are holding an evening of thought provoking entertainment at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club on Oldham Street.
Continuing our 25th anniversary celebrations and reflections, the Ribbons, Rallies and Rubbers - Diary of a HIV Activist evening is centred around HIV activism past and present, and will feature speakers and artists involved in HIV activism in its different forms over the years.
On the evening we will be joined by the ever fabulous Jonathan Mayor, long standing prolific activist Peter Tatchell, the founding fathers of George House Trust, drag king extraordinaire Valentino King and the captivating performance poet Gerry Potter.
Tickets
Tickets are £3, or £1 concession for unwaged, and are availble through wegottickets.com This link takes you straight to the page for this event.
Doors open at 7:30pm and the event will start at 8pm sharp.
Together we'll explore what activism has been, is and should be, and most importantly - why it's still so desperately needed. Come and join us for this highly entertaining, engaging and inspirational event over the Pride festival.
Frog and Bucket, 102 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 ILJ - at the top of Oldham Street near the junction with Great Ancoats Street - StreetMap
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