22 Oct 19:00
Together! Festival Launch
Old Town Hall StratfordMusical performance to open the Festival showcasing locally based musicians
2019
01 Nov – 30 Nov
Together! 2019 Open Exhibition
Beckton Globe Library, LondonBringing together work by locally based amateur, community and professional disabled artists.
21 Nov 18:30
Don't Wake Me: The Ballad of Nihal Armstrong
George Wood Theatre, Goldsmiths University, LondonDon’t Wake Me: The Ballad of Nihal Armstrong is the unforgettable true story of a mother and her disabled son; a dramatic and poetic testimony to the magnitude of motherlove.
An event celebrating Carers’ Day in National Disability History Month.
Goldsmiths’ Department of Theatre and Performance and Oberon Books present the book launch and performed excerpts from Rahila Gupta’s play, Don’t Wake Me: The Ballad of Nihal Armstrong.
22 Nov 19:00
Penny Pepper – 'Naked Punk' in Norwich
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR WRITING, NorwichAuthor and poet Penny Pepper is a regular personality on telly, radio and in the press. She is a guest performer at the National Centre for Writing with her genre-defying and versatile live works. Penny’s writing is a mixture of the quirky and the lewd, with a laser focus on the examination of difference and identity.
Penny, a wheelchair-user since childhood, brings her Naked Punk project to Dragon Hall in Norwich on Friday 22 November. The 7pm performance spotlights her signature mash-up of poems of self-worth with a backdrop of her many years in disability activism. The gig timing specifically coincides with the start of UK Disability History Month (UKDHM2019) and the relatable theme of disabled leaders and the struggle for acceptance.
Penny says; “I’m thrilled to be presenting my work at the start of Disability History Month. There are so many unique stories to tell – and at such a prestigious place! I’ll read from my poetry collection; ‘Come Home Alive’, as well as excerpts from my memoir, ‘First in the World Somewhere’. This covers my burgeoning as a disabled activist – a passion that has stayed with me all my life.”
In exploring the ‘social model of disability’ from the seventies to the present day, many of Pennys’ own works reflect the individual and collective resistance to oppression that disabled people have faced at work, in education, in their local community and at home. Penny is a strong advocate for fairness and equality. Far from whinging or tub-thumping, her live set brims with humour and compassion. She won’t stint on vintage glam or the killer heels either!
As Penny states in her Naked Punk Manifesto; “I’m naked because I strive to be open in my writing… To strip away stereotypes and expectation. I draw an audience in to sharing the fun and the message to accept yourself, accept a new story.”
Rochelle from the producers, Renaissance One, adds; “We look forward to a full-on evening of personal insights and passionate entertainment!”. The set is followed by a live Q&A, so if you have a burning question do share it on the night or tweet in advance using the hashtags #UKDHM19 #Pennyforthem and #WritersCentre.
22 Nov 10:30
All Work and No Play: Disability History Conference
London Metropolitan ArchivesThis conference brings together grass roots organisations, heritage institutions and academics to discuss disability heritage and history. This year we will hear presentations and discuss the history and meaning of play, enjoyment and games. These are important for all; but especially so for people who are frequently defined by their perceived inability to work.
22 Nov
NCC Disabled Employees Support Network Conference - ‘Wellbeing at Work’
Harvey Hadden Sports Village, NottsOrganised by NCC Disabled Employees Support Network
To book contact: DESN@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
25 Nov 12:00
UKDHM Nottingham Launch
Nottingham Council HouseWe want to celebrate Disability History Month and will have Richard Rieser, coordinator of UKDHM, present to speak about the origins of UKDHM and UKDHM today. We will also have the My Sight Notts Choir to sing for us, and poetry about disabilities from disabled people. There will be light refreshments and the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham will be present.
Please let me know if you are able to join us to share the importance of disability awareness, equality and inclusion at NCC and in Nottingham.
03 Dec
‘Please offer me a seat’ Campaign Launch
Market Square Tram Stop / Nottingham City Transport Travel Centre(National Day for Disabled People)
Please come along to support
For further information:
AnnetteMolyneux@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
0115 8762533
04 Dec 10:30
Virtual writing workshop with Penny Pepper
TBC, London
05 Dec – 06 Dec 11:00
Together! 2019 Disability Film Festival Workshops
Old Town Hall StratfordOn Thursday and Friday 5 and 6 December from 11am-4pm (refreshments from 10.30am) we will be holding an open-access workshop for filmmakers on making Artists’ Films.
06 Dec 18:00
Together! 2019 Disability Film Festival
Old Town Hall StratfordA celebration of the work of Katherine Araniello.
More information here.
13 Dec – 15 Dec
‘Sensing Beyond Sight’
New Art Exchange, 39-41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6BEPop-up exhibition showcasing artworks, textile designs, & films
Friday 13 December 5pm-7pm – Private view
Saturday 14 December 10am-5pm
Sunday 15 December 10am-4pm