This month to mark The Chateau's 2nd Birthday, we have partnered with Southwark LGBT Network to present a mini-series of online events, workshops, live sessions and parties celebrating queer culture and community in SE London. We've assembled a group of people we love and respect to bring YOU one week of shimmering queer happenings right to your living room, all in aid of two incredible causes - METRO Charity and UK QTIBIPOC Hardship Fund.
Opening the event mini-series we have "They Said It", an Open Mic evening of spoken word, hosted by Chateau favourite Nash aka Black Ops Poetry. Join us for a relaxed Monday evening - to listen, or to share some work, with all voices welcome.
What is it?
“They Said It“ is Queer open mic at its queerest. This is an open forum for anybody to talk about how they perceive life as a queer person in the modern age.
Who's it for?
This is an event for queer people by queer people however everyone is welcome. This is a safe space for queer people to perform and talk frankly, and a place for allies for show their support.
Reserve a slot to perform by emailing blackopspoetry@gmail.com or simply book a place and sign up on the evening
Having performed all over the United Kingdom in places like London, Leeds, Manchester, and Glasgow, Nash has worked with and performed for the likes of 56 Dean Street, The Terence Higgins Trust, the National Aids Trust, Boys Magazine and Attitude Magazine. He has also been a regular at Spoken Word London and Let's talk about gay sex and drugs. Whilst living in Manchester he along with the LGBT Foundation exported the Let's talk about Gay Sex and Drugs night to the city. Shortly after he moved back to London to create the open mic nights Let’s Talk Queer POC and They Said It. Nash, a poet writing under the name Black Ops Poetry, a moniker and a need to write born out of the self doubt of a young black gay male. His need to express himself in a world where black, gay and other minorities are made to feel like they should be happy with the satus quo. So with his pen and paper he began to put the world to rights with his witty and often dark poetry about self doubt, discrimination and coming of age.
Tickets are FREE or Pay What U Can/Donation, with all proceeds going to Metro Charity and UK QTIBIPOC Hardship Fund. Zoom links will be emailed to ticket holders prior to the event. If you are having issues reserving a ticket please email laurie@thechateau.org.uk