LATES: Queer Diary Open Mic Session

Show Bio

Would YOU read your Teenage Diary to a live audience?

Queer Diaryis the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries, plus long-lost love-letters, fabulous fan-fiction, terrible tumblr posts, and 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 event. We’re always looking for new readers, and appreciate support from individuals and local LGBTQIA+ groups who may be able to help us make contact with folks who’d like to share something from their teens on our stage.

Up for sharing something from your youth? Our mic is open. Get in touch here: bit.ly/queerdiary.

This follows on from the Hasbian show in our Studio on Thu 23 Apr, 7pm.

FAQs

Who can take part?

Adults anywhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum are welcome to share something from their youth on the mic at Queer Diary! You don’t have to be a performer – many readers have never done anything like this before!

What can I share?

• QUEER – LGBTQIA+ people on stage. Your material doesn’t have to be ‘queer themed’ – lots of us didn’t know we were back then. We’ve had people read about favourite TV shows, a school trip, and even a ghost story!
• TEENAGE – Anything from your coming-of-age era (usually teens, but can be younger/older – whatever “coming-of-age” means to you!)
• DIARIES? Yes, but not only diaries! We also welcome poetry, fanfiction or short stories, homework, old online posts, letters, messages – whatever you wrote back then!

Why would I do it?

It’s fun! Queer Diary is a friendly, supportive, joyful bonding experience. Our host @bethwhatcanido has been reading teenage diaries on stage since 2018, and created this event for LGBTQIA+ people to feel safe sharing our memories in a community space.

How does it work?

Sign up using our short form: bit.ly/queerdiary, or email the Hasbian show team. Beth or Josie will get in touch to chat about the night and reserve you a spot on the mic!

Can I just join the audience?

YES, Queer Diary needs an audience! You do NOT need to share anything to attend. Come along to cheer folks reading on the mic, and enjoy the throwback playlist between readings.

Want to find out more? 

Head to linktr.ee/hasbianqueerdiary for their sign-up form, FAQs, all socials and email. Head to queerdiary.org.uk for more about the company.