The festive season is almost upon us, and we would like to invite you to celebrate with us!
We hope you can join us at our Christmas party at Siorai Bar at 114 Junction Rd Archway, London N19 5LB, on Thursday 24th November. GWN has sole use of this new LGBTQ+ bar in North London for our members and their guests between 7pm until 11pm.
There’ll be entertainment, music and mingling throughout the evening.
- Introducing Wife Material.
We’re married. That’s the main thing we have in common…
Following sell-out performances in 2022 at L Fest, Brighton Fringe and Camden Fringe in 2022, the wives are ready to entertain you this Christmas…
Heleana is a health-obsessed strategist whose job title is literally 'Planner' and who is permanently self-optimising. Sophia, who likes more spontaneity, is a performance poet who can't fit a duvet cover without climbing inside. Neither of them can read a map.
They'll be sharing stories from their single years, dating nightmares, lying to their bosses about their weekends, getting their cards declined while shopping for sex toys, adventures in house-hunting and Nextdoor groups in suburban London, and celebrating love – and getting a cat, obviously.
Sophia Blackwell is a performance poet with three collections of poetry and one novel. Her new book, the Poetry Writers’ Handbook, was published by Bloomsbury in September 2022. She is a radio host and producer for LGBT+ radio shows on Resonance FM and co-hosted and produced The Polari Podcast with Paul Burston. "A stone genius poet" (Laurie Penny) “Phenomenal…Sophia had a really engaging way of speaking to the audience that felt honest and her writing was really something special.” The Spy in the Stalls
Heleana Blackwell performs observational LGBTQ-friendly comedy at top venues across London including 21Soho, The Seven Dials Club, Blacks Club, Battersea Arts Centre and The Apple Tree. Recent wins: Comedy Virgins and Rising Stars, both in September 2021. "Heleana is incredibly funny and an absolute joy to watch on stage" (Maria Shehata)
Quotes about the show:
“Funny, tender and unique - do not miss the wives!” - Karen McLeod (Barbara Brownskirt)
“Sophia is a skilled and accomplished poet. Heleana matches her wife in talent.” - Heather Moulson, author
“You’ve got to hand it to Sophia and Heleana Blackwell. Performing a comedy show on your own is difficult enough, but just imagine you’re telling anecdotes about your wife, whilst she’s actually on stage performing alongside you. The dynamic married duo has chosen to do just this.” Broadway Baby
- Grethe Fremo-Bjørn will be delivering a short speech. She is an international speaker, energy healer and manifestation coach. Having studied the Law of Attraction and the art of manifestation for 20 years, she has discovered the most efficient tools for efficient manifestation. Grethe is certified in 4 different energy psychology and energy healing modalities. Now she integrates these techniques into her coaching sessions and group workshops to empower YOU to get clarity on your wealth and career goals, and to achieve them faster than ever before!
- Finally, DJ Fundamental aka Funda will be on the decks later in the evening. Her style of music ranges from soulful house to afro and Latin house, oriental house, as well as 80s/90s House remixes. She loves live-mixing during her sets to create a unique blend of tracks that get people moving.
This year our ticket price includes a donation to ELOP a wonderful charity that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBTQ communities (www.elop.org). The ticket includes a festive, welcome treat.
Space is limited so please purchase your tickets early to confirm your attendance.