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SUMMARY:Resident artists 2025
DESCRIPTION:Grace Quigley is a queer multidisciplinary artist\, poet\, writer\, performer\, drag and movement artist. Their work explores the depths of queerness\, gender\, identity\, community\, neurodivergence\, mental health\, recovery and addiction.\nWith a background in acting\, Grace graduated with a BA Hons from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Their solo show ‘Bluewater’(2022) ran in Edinburgh and London to critical acclaim\, receiving five stars and nominations for two Offies and a Standing Ovation award. \nGrace has performed her work at prestigious stages and galleries. Including; the Roundhouse (London)\, The Hippodrome (Birmingham)\, The Sherman Theatre (Cardiff)\, Dulwich Picture Gallery (Ldn)\, National Theatre Riverbank Stage (Ldn)\, Gilded Balloon (Edinburgh)\, Royal Vauxhall Tavern (Ldn)\, Jewel Box Theatre (New York) and Silverlake Lounge (Los Angeles). Grace is a member of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective and the co-founder of Queer Noise CIC\, a performance collective that hosts events\, talks and workshops across the UK. \nThe project: Drawing from archival research at the Bishopsgate Institute\, (working title) ‘On Our Backs’ takes inspiration from the iconic lesbian\, 1980s magazine of the same name. Using its print articles and images\, the performance interrogates and celebrates my obsession and experience with queer dyke femme expression\, and desire. The piece includes a variety of perspectives on femme identity. Blending movement\, lipsync\, collage\, shadow work\, and cabaret-style elements\, it brings the magazine’s groundbreaking\, humorous\, and provocative stories to life. Engaging with the audience directly\, the work invites participation in exploring the same questions and ideas that defined the spirit of the original publication.
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/resident/
LOCATION:Hub / Garage\, 49 Tanner Street\, London\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The queer creative ridiculous
DESCRIPTION:THE QUEER CREATIVE RIDICULOUS: 2 day intensive with Lucy Hopkins for queer clowns and creators of live performance\n\n\nConnect to the creative\, ridiculous spirit of your thing and work out how to share it with a roomful of people in a way that they will love. \n*This workshop is intended for queer folks to work in an environment alongside other queer folks. If you are not a queer identifying person\, thank you for respecting this space and fear not\, there will be more workshops coming soon! \nPROCESS: \n1/ Connect to mind\, heart\, body (and silliness) \n2/ Enjoy yourself (haha doesn’t really matter) \n3/ Try the thing you want to do (bravery gosh I mean this) \n4/ Work out how to go deeper\, make it better and fall in love with it (sweet work) \n5/ Build pathway back to reality with treasures gained in workshop (absorb\, reflect\, share) \nWHAT WILL WE DO? \nWe will set some intentions\, move our bodies\, play some games\, show our beautiful\, ridiculous selves and try to get to the heart of how to share that thing we love. \nWHY SHOULD I COME? \nTo reenergise your creative practice by having a really silly time\, get some helpful feedback\, meet some cool idiots. To get all the benefits of working in an inspiring\, honest and supportive environment and finding out what you didn’t know you could make yet. Also laughter is so so good for you. \nWHO IS IT FOR? \nQueer clowns and creators of live performance of all kinds who would like the experience of finding or working on something with guidance\, in a group of queer\, creative\, ridiculous sorts. \nYou can bring an idea or something you’re already working on\, or come with nothing and discover something new. Both are an excellent approach. \nAll levels of experience encouraged. \nWHEN IS IT? \nSaturday 15th March: 10am – 5.30pm \nSunday 16th March: 10am – 5.30pm followed by sharing: The Unknown (Queer Celebration) 7pm-8.30pm \nCOST: \nPWYW £150 – £240. Please pay what you are able. If these prices remain out of reach\, contact me here: wearelucy@gmail.com \nFollowed by the opportunity to leap into THE UNKNOWN (QUEER CELEBRATION): a Show-Portal for the Extremely New. Sunday eve 7pm\, 90 mins. Mixed bill of 5 minute acts never before performed in front of an audience! Open to all workshop participants. Hosted by your humble steward of the unknown\, Lucy Hopkins.
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/lucy-hopkins/
LOCATION:Hub / Garage\, 49 Tanner Street\, London\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:The Unknown (Queer celebration) - a Show-Portal to the Extremely New
DESCRIPTION:THE UNKNOWN: a show-portal to the New \nThe culmination of 2 days of The Queer Creative Ridiculous: an intensive workshop of queer experimentation\, exploration and the discovering of brand new things. The Unknown is a 90 minute show-portal to the New\, featuring acts\, material and musings never before shared with a live audience. \nYou are invited to join us to discover shootlings of greatness\, terrible ideas\, unexpected marvels and other liminal happenings while basking in the unrelenting mystery of Not Really Knowing What Is Unfolding aka Real Life. \nHosted in a background sort of a way by your humble steward of the mighty Unknown\, Lucy Hopkins. \nExpect the fresh\, loose\, generous and strange.  \nCome\, let us lean into the Unknown together \nThis is a PWYW event. Make a donation or come exactly as you are. All welcome \nPic by Andy Hollingworth
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/unknown/
LOCATION:Hub / Garage\, 49 Tanner Street\, London\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:MYTO Episode 2 presents SOLARPUNK: Decolonisation
DESCRIPTION:MYTO\nMYTO Episode 2 presents SOLARPUNK: Decolonisation  \nMyto is a multimodal organism reimagining learning through collaborative practice\, spanning music\, performance\, contemporary art and club culture. For their second episode\, Myto teams up with Ugly Duck to bring to life a two day exhibition surrounding the theme of Solarpunk.  \nSolarpunk is a genre of speculative fiction and an emerging social movement that envisions a hopeful future rooted in sustainability and equity. It stands in contrast to dystopian narratives\, focusing on how human ingenuity and cooperation can address the ecological and social crises of our time.  \nMyto aims to bring together artists from different diasporas who explore decolonisation in their practice and to create a space of convergence for their work. Through this\, they hope to ignite a conversation\, between the participants and the audience\, on our cultural resonance and how we can build collective spirituality. This two day takeover will activate this reclaimed disused factory as a space where we can envision alternative futures and take a step into making this into reality.  \nThe exhibition will be held across two days at Ugly Duck on 22nd and 23rd March 2025. The exhibition will include performances\, sculptures\, installations\, film screenings\, workshops and a “circular” discussion on decolonisation\, global convergence\, decentralisation and Solarpunk.  \nCurated by Mahsa Salali \nProduced by Justin Rivera and Andrea Obinna Pelagatti \nInstagram  \nSaturday 22 March 6 – 10pm ( Ticketed ) \nPerformances \n° Zara Hudson Kozdój – live experimental cello\n° M. Lissoni and Engin – Educastration  with live electronic set by Engin\n° Queer Falafel – Live Performance UK Premiere\n° Luiz Felipe Lucas and Tedesco – Cabezadenego Live Performance UK Premiere \n° Panel talk “Solarpunk as a tool for decolonisation” with Dr. Iyan Offor\, Amani\, and Seema Mattu led by Justin Rivera \nSound Installation:\n° Erkan Gursel and Tewa Barnosa – Vicarious Trauma \nCollages:\n° Marouane Joubba \nSculpture:\n° Justin Rivera – PLANETA BA KA LA \n_ \nSunday 23 March 3-9pm \nDJ Sets and Live Music:\n°Maeve Moayedi\n°S3ba & Maxim\n°Mi yá \nInteractive Workshop\n°Seema Mattu – Originating Organelle \n  \nTICKETS \nEarly Bird – £8 \nFirst Release  – £10 \nConcession – £12 \nGeneral Admission- £15 \nOn The Door – £20 \nLow income tickets are available\, please send us a message.
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/myto/
LOCATION:Hub / Garage\, 49 Tanner Street\, London\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Collage Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ugly Duck\, an independent arts space that has been a home for experimental\, queer\, trans\, and anti-institutional cultural practices for over a decade. We are currently working on A Collective Archive\, a vital project directed by Deen Atger that will document and preserve the legacy of Ugly Duck as a space of radical creativity\, collective resistance\, and community care. The project has already received funding from Arts Council England for its collective archive publication and public programme. \nAs part of this archive\, we are publishing a book: Ugly Duck 2012 – 2025: How We Became an Anti/Institution in the London Cultural Landscape\nThe project will conclude with a week-long exhibition accompanied by performances and talks\, marking the impact of Ugly Duck on London’s cultural landscape. \nWe would love you to get involved and take part in shaping the design of the book! \n\nQueer Collage Workshop: Join our LGBTQIA+ artists and friends for a fun\, DIY collage workshop!\nCome along\, make collages\, and enjoy a drink with us to celebrate our community and collective history.\n\nPlease bring scissors\, magazines\, and any images you like to use or of your work! \nWednesday\, 26th March  6–9 pm The Wing and A Prayer Pub\, 181 Clarence Rd\, Lower Clapton\, London\, E5 8EE \ FREE entry | All welcome!
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/collage/
LOCATION:he Wing and A Prayer Pub\, 181 Clarence Rd\, Lower Clapton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Upcoming
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SUMMARY:Toxic Art presents THE GARAGE
DESCRIPTION:Toxic Art Gallery is proud to present ‘THE GARAGE\,’ a group exhibition celebrating modern art from around the world. No themes\, No Boundaries\, a diverse collection of works including sculptures and paintings. \nThe show will bring together 15 exceptional emerging artists from around the globe\, this exhibition offers the people of the UK a unique opportunity to broaden their art horizons and immerse themselves in diverse perspectives. Through these captivating artworks\, visitors can experience life through the eyes of artists from different cultures and gain a deeper understanding of their stories\, traditions\, and creative visions. Set in a space that mirrors the raw authenticity of the works themselves\, this show invites you to connect with the world in ways you’ve never imagined. \nThe venue\, a disused garage near London Bridge\, was once a vital part of London’s industrial era\, with its top floor even serving as the filming location for the first series of Dragons’ Den. Now\, this raw and moody space—with its painted brick walls\, concrete floors\, steel rafters\, and weathered shutters—provides the perfect backdrop for a collection of bold and thought-provoking artworks from around the world. \nThe Theme? There isn’t one. For this show\, we wanted to embrace the boundless creativity of our artists\, giving them the full freedom to present works that truly reflect their vision and what they want to share with the world. There were no constraints—just an open invitation to let their imaginations run wild. We also encouraged them to think big—literally. With a massive space to fill\, these walls are ready for bold\, expansive works that demand attention. \nArtists Featuring  \nJacob Rochester \nAndre Wenland \nWade Kelly \nMila Usecha \nCesar Goche \nSpok Brillor \nEl Seed \nPriest \nInagaky \nLukas Bental \nKevin Judge \nMartynaz Auz \nAND MORE……… \nOpening night is free for everyone to attend\, with drinks and music to celebrate. Bring your friends and join us for an evening of art\, community\, and creativity. \nLOCATION – The Garage\, 47/49 TANNER STREET. LONDON – SE1 3P – 10 Minute walk from London Bridge. \nOPENING TIMES: \nFriday\, 28th March – 6 PM until 10:00 PM – FREE ENTRY – OPENING PARTY \nSaturday\, 29th March – 11 AM until 5 PM – FREE ENTRY \nSunday\, 30th March – 10 AM until 12 PM – FREE ENTRY
URL:https://uglyduck.org.uk/event/toxic-art-presents-the-garage/
LOCATION:Hub / Garage\, 49 Tanner Street\, London\, SE1 3PL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event,Upcoming
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