Join actor and author of I Think I Like Girls Rosie Day in conversation with author of Outrage Ellen Jones for a warm, open, and honest discussion at The Common Press.
The two will reflect on their very different journeys of queerness - how they came out (or didn’t), how queerness unfolded in their lives, and how relationships, dating, and desire have shaped their identities.
Expect an intimate, thoughtful evening exploring what it means to come into yourself as a queer person in a world that often makes that harder than it should be. From delayed realisations to early certainty, from awkward first dates to chosen family, this is a space for shared stories, mutual support, and the kind of candour that can only come from lived experience.
Whether you’re still figuring it out or have been out for years, this event is for anyone who’s ever asked: what does it really mean to be queer, and how do we build lives that honour that truth?
Rosie Day is an author and playwright. She was named a Star of Tomorrow by Screen Daily and a Future Trailblazer by Red magazine. Her debut play, Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon, opened in the West End in spring 2024 and her debut non-fiction title of the same name was published by Hachette. Her sophomore play, This is Not a (Happy Room), opened in spring 2025 at the King's Head Theatre. Her first novel, Vipers, will be published by Serpent's Tail, and she is currently writing an audio original for Audible.
Ellen Jones is a trailblazing author, strategist, and award-winning campaigner, renowned for her work in fostering inclusion and advocating for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities. Ellen’s debut book, Outrage: Why The Fight For LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Yet Won And What We Can Do About It, published by Bluebird Pan Macmillan, was released in the UK January 30th 2025 and named a Foyles Top 10 Recommended Read. This groundbreaking and essential book sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people worldwide.