Sticky Fingers Publishing presents a monthly feminist queer cinema night at the Ivy House, Nunhead. Each evening will begin with two short films followed by a headline feature, with drinks, pizza and more available. Expect camp classics, cult favourites, feminist DIY fantasies, and much more. The next cinema night, 6th June, we will be screening Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) dir. John Cameron Mitchell!
“The queer punk-rock musical about Plato, the Berlin Wall, love, gender, fame and self-acceptance started first as a stage show before becoming a much-loved cult film with a fervent fandom of "Hedheads" that unwaveringly adore it.
The story centres on Hedwig, a singer in a punk-rock band from East Berlin now living in Kansas following botched gender reassignment surgery that left them with an "angry inch". Hedwig has their heart broken twice, first by the GI who coerced them into the operation to allow them to marry and emigrate, and then by Tommy Gnosis, who fell in love with Hedwig but then stole their songs and used them to become the rock star Hedwig always wanted to be. It's a tale that many have a deep connection to, not just because it's hilarious, heart-breaking and has a phenomenal, timelessly cool, soundtrack but also because it taps into the fundamental question of identity and how it's shaped by the relationships we have.”
(Leila Latif, BBC)
Come down, bring your friends, and get your orders in for a 7pm start.
About Sticky Fingers Publishing
Sticky Fingers Publishing is an intra-dependant feminist press based in London. We are a feminist, queer, disabled led publisher producing work at the intersection of design, academia, art, visual culture and performance.
Find us at @stickyfingerspublishing & www.stickyfingers.cargo.site
About the Ivy House
The Ivy House is London's first community-owned pub, after being saved by the community from property developers in 2013. Featuring a rich musical history, we were a stalwart pub rock spot in the 70's with artists such as Dr. Feelgood, Joe Strummer, and Jeff Beck treading our boards. Fast forward to today and we continue to host an incredible array of musical talent in our hallowed halls, such as Goat Girl, caroline, and Blood Wizard to name but a few. Beyond our musical guise The Ivy House is a bonafide hangout spot, where you can quench your thirst with our eclectic drinks selection, and nourish your tummy with our excellent pizza menu.
Accessibility
Venue: there is one step up to access the pub, however, there is a ramp available which staff can assist in putting in place when required.
Toilet: due to the listed nature of the building, we do not currently have a wheelchair accessible toilet in our venue. However, we do have a single cubicle fitted with a rail in the ballroom.
Parking: there is free on-street parking available throughout Stuart Road.
Inclusivity policy
The Ivy House is an inclusive space and we are committed to ensuring our pub is safe and fun, where everyone should be able to have a good time free from harassment. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, racism, or any other form of abuse towards our customers, staff or performers. If you experience anything that makes you feel uncomfortable please tell our staff about it so we can intervene and support you. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone found in breach of this policy.