Write Here, Right Now #8!
Monthly writers’ workshop, meet up and sharing.

Write Here Right Now, brought to you by Girl Gang Manchester and poet, theatre-maker and journalist, Gemma Lees, is a safe and supportive space to explore different forms of writing, share works in progress, receive constructive feedback, find out about writing opportunities in the North West and make new friends and contacts amongst other writers.

For all ages, abilities and for any stage in your writing practice.

May’s Workshop is ‘Screenplay Starters’, turn your film or TV idea into a longline and outline ready to create your script.

About Gemma Lees:

Gemma Lees is a Romany Gypsy, disabled and neurodiverse fine art installationist, performance poet, facilitator, journalist and theatre-maker from Bury. Her practise focuses on protest, advocacy, inclusion and telling the stories that nobody else is.

https://linktr.ee/gemmaleesartist
Insta @gemisace
Facebook Gemma Lees Artist
TikTok @gemmathepoet83

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Prices:

We do self assessed tiered ticketing to try and make our events as accessible as possible whilst still paying facilitators, producers & promoters- quite hard to do! Please use honestly to support us in making our work sustainable <3

- Unwaged: £6.00

- Standard: £8.00

- Solidarity: £10.00

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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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.

Accessibility information:

• Foley's is fully accessible with ground floor access and an accessible toilet. 

• The venue is based close to public transport. With Deansgate metro and station a 9 minute walk away and Deansgate buses available nearby. 

• The room will be well lit with overhead lighting.

• Plenty of seating will be available throughout the event.

• 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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