Spoken Word

Are you a bit of a word-smith yourself, or just somebody who appreciates the talent of those who can twist our English language around in delightfully tantalising, explorative, sexy and cheeky ways? Either way, our Spoken Word program is sure to have something right up your alley!

Art, Sex and Snacks: Spoken Word Edition!

WhenThurs 24 Jan 7pm
VenueBar Nancy

Because what else is there to life? A delicious evening of decadent spoken word from some of Melbourne's most outstanding queer performers from all sides of the GLBTIQ spectrum! MCed by Lisa-Skye. Performers include Erin Kyan, Rhys Rodgers and John Richards.

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Art, Sex and Snacks: Spoken Word Edition!

Mouth to Mouth

When24-26 Jan Thurs - Sat 7pm
VenueCollins Quarter

Desire begins with the throb of cock and clit - not necessarily against each other. Spoken-word artists Niccolo Palandri and Brigitte Lewis join vocal chords to bring you a verbal smorgasbord of skin pressed together, families etched into heartstrings and fingerprints burnt into hips.

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Mouth to Mouth

Queer readings of the Bible

WhenThurs 31 Jan 6:30pm
VenueJewish Museum of Australia

Homosexuality & homoeroticism in biblical stories that have been translated to the big screen! Queer readings of the Bible in conjunction with EPIC! 100 years of film & the Bible exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Australia.

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Queer readings of the Bible

The Invisibles

WhenThurs 31 Jan 7pm
VenueBar Nancy

Misread, Unclocked, or a Case of Mistaken Identity? A night exploring queer invisibility. Performers from all areas of the queer spectrum explore the GLBTIQ 'look', and what it means to them. Expect funny, sexy and sad stories from some of Melbourne's best queer performers.

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The Invisibles

Word is Out 2013

When16 Jan-1 Feb Wed-Fri 8pm
VenueHares & Hyenas

Nine nights in the Hare Hole - a whole season of readings, author events and spoken word featuring the very best in Australian queer writing is back: Quippings; UNCLASSIFIED: Video & Multimedia; Rapid Fire; Works in Progress; Bespoken: Queer Writing; Melbourne Queer History; Truck Stop Stories; Word Slam; and Rabid Fire.

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Word is Out 2013

Writing &Storytelling Workshop

WhenSat 19 Jan 10am-4pm
VenueAltona Library

Get inspired and creative with a GLBTIQ themed writing and storytelling workshop with Anne E Stewart. Anne E is well known for her storytelling, particularly on the gay history of Daylesford.

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Writing & Storytelling Workshop