- Duration: 2hrs
- Tickets: Standard £8 | Pay more £11 | Pay less £5
- Company: Queer Diary & Hasbian
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Queer Diary
Would you read your teenage diary out loud?
A brave group of LGBTQIA+ folks are doing just that at Queer Diary!
The night where queers share our teen angst (and joy, dreams, follies, and fabulousness).
At Queer Diary the goths, the punks, the emos, the nerds, the glee-clubbers (and maybe a few populars?) come together as grown-ups, to share our younger selves’ innermost thoughts via old diary entries, fanfiction stories, tumblr posts, and possibly the odd bit of cringey poetry ????
We can’t promise to reunite you with your first crush, but we do aim to reignite that rush of adrenaline you got when they first noticed you.
Queer Diary is an open-mic style night. To take part by reading a teenage diary (or poetry, or fanfic etc) get in touch via the Sign Up form.
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“If a Queer Diary event was scheduled on the Moon, the most anti-capitalist queers would be befriending Bezos in hopes of securing a rocket ride.” – DIVA Magazine
“A space to look back on our formative years with laughter and kindness… Often funny, sometimes moving and heart-warming, always entertaining” – Reviews Hub ★★★★★
More info:
www.queerdiary.org.uk | Instagram | Bluesky | Facebook | TikTok
How the event runs:
Want to share something? Readers can sign up via this link.
We’ll be checking tickets from 7pm, with readings from ~7:30-9:30
We usually have space for 2-5 readers per evening. We may have slots available last minute, but space is limited – please sign up in advance, to guarantee a spot on the mic!
Queer Diary is hosted by Beth Watson, who will warm up the crowd by sharing some teenage diary entries and chatting to the audience. During breaks between readings, we’ll play our co-curated throwback playlist & for you to enjoy. We also take song requests of teen throwback tracks – tell us your faves when you arrive, so we can line them up.
Inclusivity & Community Safety:
Please note this event is themed around memories of teenage years–gone-by, and is aimed at LGBTQIA+ adults.
To make sure everyone feels welcome in this space, please do not assume anyone’s gender or sexuality, or use gendered pronouns or language unless/until you know how someone wants to be referred to.
Discriminatory language or behaviour will not be tolerated (including – but not limited to – transphobia, biphobia, homophobia, sexism, racism, xenophobia, classism, ableism, fatphobia). If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable in the space, please tell the event organisers and/or venue staff.
We may take a few photos at this event, to publicise future workshops like this – if you’d prefer not to be in photos, or want to be anonymised in any pictures we share, please speak to the organisers – we want to make sure we respect your privacy.
Accessibility:
If there’s something you’d like the Queer Diary team to consider, to make this event more accessible for you, please email the organisers: hello@queerdiary.org.uk.
For questions relating to the location, or physical access to the space, please contact the venue directly.
Parking & Access
Parking
There are a number of Blue Badge parking spaces nearby on Beaumont Street, and more on New Inn Hall Street and St Giles.
The closest car park is Gloucester Green Car Park, accessed via Gloucester Street.
If you have any questions or concerns, the City Council’s Access Officer can be reached at 01865 249811.
Getting here
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Disabled patrons are eligible for one free companion ticket with their booking. To book this, contact the ticket office: tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or 01865 263990.
There are two entrances to the Old Fire Station: 40 George Street via the foyer, and on Gloucester Green via the shop. Both are step-free. If you are coming to a show, we ask that you use the George Street entrance, as the Gloucester Green entrance is not always open.
Events in the Theatre
There is level entry to the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the main Theatre (where most shows take place).
If you are a wheelchair user attending a sit-down show, space will be reserved for you. If you are attending a standing gig, please contact us (call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk) and we will talk with you about your needs.
Events in the Studio
There is level entry into the foyer of the Old Fire Station, and step-free access to the Studio.
Events in the Loft
There are six steps leading up to the Loft space, with no lift. If you would like to discuss this to find out more, please get in touch.
The Gallery
There is step-free access to the Gallery – level entry through the George Street entrance, and via lift from the Gloucester Green entrance.
Facilities
Accessible toilet
There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor, accessible via platform lift. Other toilets are in the basement (accessible via lift).
Hearing assistance system
The Theatre is equipped with a hearing assistance system. If you have any questions about using it, please e-mail us at tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk or phone 01865 263980.
Assistance dogs
All types of assistance and guide dogs are welcome at the Old Fire Station. It would be great if you could let us know in advance if you will be bringing a working dog to any performances – just e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.
Strobe lighting
We will warn visitors on the website and in the foyer of the venue if a performance is going to contain strobe lighting. If lighting affects you, and you have any concerns, please call the ticket office on 01865 263990 or e-mail tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk.
Chairs in the theatre
Our chairs are a standard dining-chair size, measuring 40cm deep by 37cm wide, with a metal frame. Some have arms, and some do not. They are all joined together at the sides, to form rows. If this is likely to pose a problem for you, please email tickets@oldfirestation.org.uk and we can discuss how to make your visit more comfortable.