‘Off the Wall’ writing & performance workshops from Aberration
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NOTE: WORKSHOPS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
For LGBTQ+ History Month 2026, Aberration invites you to be part of a thoughtful, joyful group that will create new writing and performance pieces together
In these two linked workshops we’ll share our responses to the paintings and photographs in the Portrait & Power exhibition.
Two Saturdays: 31 January & 7 February 2026, 10.30am to 1.30pm at The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth
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In a supportive and encouraging atmosphere, we’ll create new writing and performance pieces together which will then become part of the programme at our fabulous Off the Wall Extravaganza Night.
These group workshops for LGBTQIA+ adults will be facilitated by Helen Sandler and Jane Hoy of Aberration, and community arts supremo Cath Rigler (who performs as Kitty O’Blitherin).
In the first session, on 31 January, we will visit the Portrait & Power exhibition in the gallery and discuss responses to the stunning paintings and photographs on display. Through writing exercises you can respond to a portrait (or portraits) with significance for you as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
In the second session, on 7 February, we will shape our writing into short performance pieces for the upcoming Off the Wall evening (12 Feb). Individual and group pieces will magically emerge. Anyone who doesn’t want to perform doesn’t have to!
SIGNING UP
The workshops are now fully subscribed but if you have signed up and want to ask a question, please email aberrationcymru@gmail.com with the subject line Off the Wall Workshops.
THE SMALLPRINT…
Workshops are on 31 Jan and 7 Feb, and the evening event on 12 Feb. We've changed the criteria and although it would be great if all participants came to everything, it's not compulsory!
Workshops are FREE (small expenses budget available). Limited places.
>> Make sure you read the main page about the Off the Wall extravaganza night here >>
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Aberration is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ run, and aiming for queer fabulousness!
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