Itch that Scratch is a brand new multi disciplinary feminist evening of creative works in progress hosted by Contact, Manchester.

Expect unfinished, unready, raw and exciting work from the artistic community of Manchester. All details of what to expect below!

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ITCH THAT SCRATCH 1 

We know this event has an early start for worker bees; so Itch that Scratch has an open door policy - arrive, (and of course leave!), at any time during the evening.

 SHARING 5:15 - 6pm (free to attend) 

Art and reading from Mei Yuk Wong;

A Seeker’s Journey, Memoir 

'From a humble background in Hong Kong to become an artist in the UK, I have experienced lots of challenges in life, but still, I rise and fulfil my dreams through arts.'

Break

PERFORMANCES 6:30 - 7:30pm (paid ticket required): 

Sit back and enjoy 3 new pieces of performance work

Brains, Boobs and Bodies, Amelia Griffiths

'A series of connected comedic ‘story telling’ poems that discuss my ever-changing relationship with my body and mind. The piece will go into themes regarding puberty, body inclusivity and the awkwardness of learning about yourself as you grow up.'

Spoken Word Pieces by Hannah Dominique Kelly

'My poetry deals with the trans experience, finding strength and joy in past struggles, and walking the middle path. My message, moreover, is succinct: Always strive to be good, and to be better, and you will always be enough.'

Is This Thing On, Ellie Campbell, Missmatch Theatre

Ellie will be performing a short extract from MissMatch's upcoming debut show 'Is This Thing on?'- an original two-hander about a musician and a poet, whose friendship reaches boiling point when one open mic night forces them to confront each other over what’s better - sad songs or sh*tty poetry?

FEEDBACK AND CHAT 7:30-7:50 pm

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Girl Gang prioritise platforming women and non-binary artists and audiences, as well as those of marginalised genders. Cis men are very much welcome to attend or present work - join us!

Why do we need this event and why should you support it?

This will be a community centred and supportive evening that gives Manchester based artists the chance to try out and experiment with new work and receive feedback from their artistic community and potential audiences.

Giving artists a space to perform at low stakes can stimulate ideas and facilitate community bonds, but it can also create vital space for evidence gathering and practice or rehearsal that is usually tricky and expensive to come by!

This scratch night is unfunded so we can’t guarantee artist fees. Ticket prices will reflect the unready, itchiness of the evening, as well as keeping the event accessible. Sales will cover our costs and technical support from the venue. You can also donate direct to artists when you buy your tickets or on the night.

Prices:

We do self assessed tiered ticketing to try and make our events as accessible as possible. Please use honestly to support us in making our work sustainable <3

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Unwaged / concession / creative industries worker : £10.00

Standard: £12.00

Come as a Pair, two standard tickets for the event bought together: £15

Refund policy: Paying for a ticket funds freelance artists, creatives and facilitators and helps support Girl Gang Manchester in continuing to run events. All tickets are non refundable and non transferable.

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Accessibility information:

Girl Gang Manchester’s events aim to be as inclusive as possible. This event is open to people of all genders, ages, races, sexualities, classes and abilities. All are welcome, please see specific access information below.  

• Contact spaces are all fully accessible with accessible toilets. There is lift access to all floors. Contact have some really detailed access information on their website here: https://contactmcr.com/visit/access

• There are lots of bus routes that pass the venue on Oxford Road, and Oxford Road is the closet train station. 

• The event is seated (unreserved, unless for access needs) 

• Wheelchair spaces are avaible, please let us know if you need us to reserve a wheelchair space for you by adding this information during checkout

• We happily offer free tickets for personal access assistants, please email us at girlgangmanchester@gmail.com to arrange this.

• Specific COVID guidance can be found below.

• A Girl Gang Manchester team member will greet you as you enter the event space and will be available as a point of contact throughout the event if you require anything.

If you have any other access requests or worries, please contact us at girlgangmanchester@gmail.com. We are super proud that our events and club nights are welcoming and that there are always people who feel comfortable to attend on their own.

COVID-19 Guidance:

Though we no longer have any specific COVID-19 guidelines in place at our events, it is our expectation that you as a member of our community exercise personal responsibility in that you do not attend if you knowingly have COVID or any other contagious disease, or if you have knowingly had contact with a positive case.

Why do we ask identity questions?

We want to make our events as inclusive as possible and we often get questions from people who for whatever reason say ‘I really want to come but I am nervous, will I be the odd one out?’ Whilst we will always strive to do our best to make everyone feel welcome, it is useful to know a little more about who our audience is for each event so we can be honest in our responses to any queries. It also helps us tailor events for the people attending and identify who we aren’t currently reaching with our work.

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