THU: 3-5/9 TORSO Public Installation 10:30am
Free to view during MK Gallery Opening Times.
Meet the artists between 10:30-3:00pm throughout festival.
FRI: 4/9 CABARET 7:00pm
Welcome to the unravelling.
A raw, genre-blurring cabaret where gender is questioned, dismantled, and rebuilt in real time — sometimes beautifully, sometimes badly, always honestly.
This is not polished. This is not comfortable. This is not neutral.
An uncompromising lineup of queer artists take you through identity crises, misgendering, inherited narratives, bodily autonomy, trans joy, and quiet fury — holding a mirror up to the systems that shape us, and asking what’s left when we stop playing along.
Expect sharp writing, intimate performance, dark humour, and work that sits somewhere between breakdown and breakthrough.
No binaries. No neat answers. No interest in behaving.
Just fearless performance from artists pushing back — and pulling you in.
Come and sit in it.
Featuring: Fur Coat No Knickers, Dr Pants, Queerly Beloved, H Rankin, Lady Flower Theatre Company, CJ and Amy Holmes.
SAT: 5/9 SPILL THE TEA – Intergenerational Queer Tea Party 11:00am
An opportunity for LGBTQIA+ folks of all ages to come together and share our stories and experiences over tea, coffee, and cake.
Whether you are an older member of the LGBTQIA+ community looking to pass on your knowledge and experience, or a younger queer person wanting to connect with your wider community, we invite you to join us
for an afternoon of friendly conversation and fun for all ages.
FAQs
Who is this event for?
We suggest our event is most suitable for those aged 14 – 104(!) but please don’t feel that you must be a particular age to join us. We would love a wide mix of age ranges, backgrounds, and experiences. Those under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. By older members of the LGBTQIA+ community we mean those who may act as mentors or historians, and have a solid amount of lived experience – not necessarily those who are over a certain age bracket! Someone who is 26 may be inspirational to someone aged 14 – and vice versa!
What is the event for?
In recent years, we have lost many shared spaces for LGBTQIA+ people, resulting in a lack of cross-generational conversation and community. We believe these spaces are vital to preserve history, prevent isolation, and help strengthen our community. Our Tea Party provides a safe space to bridge the gap between elders and younger community members – a space where we can share queer history, lived experience and wisdom, no matter our age.
What do I need to bring?
Refreshments and talking points will be provided, you just need to bring an open mind and a kind heart. An experienced facilitator will be on hand to guide conversations, and lead discussions. Participants will be expected to follow our code of conduct.
The event is supported by trained creative facilitators who are insured and DBS checked. The event will be managed in accordance with Black Sheep Collective’s safeguarding policy and will be a safe and inclusive space.
Any questions about the event content please email georgia@blacksheepcollective.co.uk
Please notify us if you have a dietary requirements or intolerances.
Booking Link:
https://eequ.org/book/spill-the-tea-with-black-sheep-collective-cic-32559
SAT: 5/9 IDENTITY Youth Production 4:00pm
This is a sharing of work created by young people. It explores identity, self-expression, and belonging through performance. Working collaboratively, participants will create original material inspired by their own experiences, ideas, and voices — shaping a bold and authentic piece of theatre from the ground up.
Through creative workshops, the group will experiment with movement, storytelling, spoken word, and character work, building confidence and developing their artistic skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The process has encouraged open discussion, curiosity, and celebration of individuality, creating space for young people to explore who they are and how they want to be seen.
This is the final piece presented to an audience.
Tickets available following this link:
https://eequ.org/book/identity-performance-with-black-sheep-collective-cic-32555
SAT: 5/9 CABARET 7:00pm
Welcome to the unravelling.
A raw, genre-blurring cabaret where gender is questioned, dismantled, and rebuilt in real time — sometimes beautifully, sometimes badly, always honestly.
This is not polished. This is not comfortable. This is not neutral.
An uncompromising lineup of queer artists take you through identity crises, misgendering, inherited narratives, bodily autonomy, trans joy, and quiet fury — holding a mirror up to the systems that shape us, and asking what’s left when we stop playing along.
Expect sharp writing, intimate performance, dark humour, and work that sits somewhere between breakdown and breakthrough.
No binaries. No neat answers. No interest in behaving.
Just fearless performance from artists pushing back — and pulling you in.
Come and sit in it.
Featuring: Fur Coat No Knickers, Dr Pants, Queerly Beloved, H Rankin, Lady Flower Theatre Company, CJ and Amy Holmes.