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Events: 18 – 24 November

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Diary, women-centric events, UKHere are some woman-centric events for your diary going on around the UK and Ireland this week.

Edinburgh:

23 November: Starz in their Eyes at Pilrig Church, 1B Pilrig Street, Edinburgh from 7.30pm.

Bringing an added touch of waistcoat sparkle to Leith Walk this November to celebrate female pop power, one cover at a time. Each act will be covering a female artist of their choice – and they won’t be revealing anything until they walk through those famous doors!

All event proceeds are in aid of Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre.

Tickets £6 in advance, £7 on the door. For tickets click here.

Leeds:

23 November: Leeds Roller Dolls v Glasgow Roller Derby at Futsal Arena, Millshaw Park Drive, Leeds from 3.20pm.

Do you like your sport infused with a touch of drama? Yes? Then this is the season finale not to be missed!

Since both leagues formed in 2007, Leeds Roller Dolls’ and Glasgow Roller Derby’s A teams have met on track twice, outside of tournaments. Both times fans have been left on the edge of their seats right up to the final whistle, as both teams point-matched each other jam after jam.

Doors open 3:20pm first whistle at 4pm.

Tickets £6 in advance via PayPal, £7 on the door. Under-12s free.

London:

18 November: Gender, Politics and the Life Cycle at Paul Hirst Seminar Room, 10 Gower Street, London from 1-2.30pm.

This event is an opportunity to consider how women’s political activity varies across the life cycle. Dr Rosie Campbell and Professor Joni Lovenduski (Birkbeck) will discuss the political attitudes and preferences of older women. Dr Emma Crewe (SOAS) will draw on her experience using ethnographic methods to study Parliament to reflect on how gender and other aspects of identity affect the experience of politicians. Dr Elizabeth Evans (Bristol) will use her research on contemporary feminism to reflect on the politics of younger women.

Places are limited. Please reserve your place by emailing britishpoliticscentre@bbk.ac.uk

18 November: She Grrrowls: Identity at The Gallery Café, 21 Old Ford Road, London, E2 from 7.30pm.

She Grrrowls showcases a range of talented women and includes poetry, comedy and a musical finale. Come along and take part in the all-inclusive open mic section, with this month’s theme: IDENTITY.

Hosted by Sophia Walker, with poetry from Greta Bellamacina and Sarah Perry, comedy from Sarah Arnold and music from Hannah Rose Tristram. All ticket sales go towards the payment of artists and producers with an even door split.

Tickets £5.

From 19 – 23 November: UnderWire Festival at The Yard Theatre, Unit 2A, Queen’s Yard, London, E9.

UnderWire’s founders Gabriella Apicella and Gemma Mitchell launched the festival in 2010 with the belief that women working in the UK film industry needed more encouragement and a bigger platform for their work. The fact remains that women still make up a small proportion of film creatives, and UnderWire looks to recognise the best short work made by women across a range of crafts – from director to cinematographer; screenwriter to editor. UnderWire believes that a more gender-balanced industry will benefit everyone by creating a diversity of perspectives, stories and experiences for audiences.

For the full programme of events, click here.

From 19 November – 9 December: Body Wars at Bargehouse, Oxo Tower Wharf, London

Body Wars is a contemporary art exhibition that will deal with the raw subject of anorexia and obesity. The exhibition will suggest that the media’s enormous influence, as well as that from the fashion, health, beauty and cosmetic industries, may be having devastating effects on men, women and children.

Using different art mediums such as paint, drawing, sculpture, photography and film sourced from international artists, the viewer will be challenged in an educational and visual way to address the issues and to question whether these industries are major factors in contributing to the paranoia and neurosis of those suffering these diseases.

20 November: Fanny & Stella: The Young Men Who Shocked Victorian England at The Bishopsgate Institute, London from 7.30pm

Part of the Girls & Boys series. This talk from Neil McKenna, award-winning journalist and author of Fanny & Stella, is a tale of cross-dressing, cross-examinations and a scandal that shocked and titillated Victorian England in equal measure.

The alluring Miss Fanny Park and Miss Stella Boulton were no ordinary young women, they were young men who liked to dress as women. As their show trial unfolded, Fanny and Stella’s extraordinary lives as wives and daughters, actresses and whores were revealed to an incredulous public.

With a cast of peers, politicians and prostitutes, drag queens, doctors and detectives, Fanny & Stella is a Victorian peepshow, exposing the startling underbelly of 19th century London.

Tickets £9/£7.

21 November: ‘To Kill a Wife with Kindness: Misogyny and Stereotyping in Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew’ at Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 at 7pm.

An exciting panel discussion with actors and scholars exploring issues around misogyny and violence towards women in Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’.

The panel will include Dr Farah Karim-Cooper, actress Samantha Spiro, director Lucy Bailey and Dr P. A. Skantze.

Tickets £10/£8.

24 November – 30 November: London Feminist Film Festival at Hackney Picturehouse, 270 Mare Street, London, E8 from 3.30pm.

The first night’s theme of Body Politics will include a panel discussion featuring Elizabeth Gezahegn-King (Africa Programme Manager at FORWARD), Rebecca Sesny (director, ‘Still Fighting’), and Abortion Rights. Chaired by Hannah Pool (journalist, curator, and Chair of UK Feminista).

The films in this session feature the UK premieres of ‘The Cut’ and ‘Blank Canvas’ and the world premiere of ‘Still Fighting: The Story of Clinic Escorts’.

24 November: Waltham Forest Rising’s Winter Rising at The Warrant Officer pub, Higham Hill Road, London from 6pm.

This is a fundraising night of music in celebration of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November.

There will be performances from Rebecca Jade, Bernard Hoskin and Rambling Valentines, as well as a raffle.

Until 6 December: Restored’s exhibition of members’ photos at The Salvation Army International HQ, 101 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V.

‘Restored’ is an international Christian alliance which aims to transform relationships and end violence against women.  The alliance believes that Christian churches have huge potential to help prevent violence, but also need to change their own attitudes and practices.

This exhibition is features photos from members which represent work undertaken on transforming relationships and ending violence against women.

Entry is free.

Newcastle upon Tyne:

18 November: The Vagina Monologues at the Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, from 7.30pm.

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back with an all new all star cast. Featuring the feisty Hollie-Jay Bowes (Hollyoaks), TV favourite Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks, Grange Hill, Loose Women) and national treasure Diane Keen (Doctors, Ruth Rendell Mysteries).

The Vagina Monologues donates a percentage of revenue from ticket sales to V-Day, benefiting women’s charities across the world.

Tickets £20/£18.50.

Until 21 December: Inspirational Women North East at Hatton Gallery, Claremont Road, Newcastle upon Tyne.

A portrait exhibition featuring the work of photographers Bryony Bainbridge and Kami Dodds, celebrating the achievements of women who have played a vital role in the North.

York:

23 November: York Reclaim The Night / White Ribbon Walk meeting at Mansion House, St Helen’s Square, York, from 6.45pm.

Domestic violence and sexual abuse is often not spoken about and this campaign will raise the issue very publicly.

The White Ribbon campaign urges men to speak out against violent and abusive behaviour towards women, and highlight the problems faced by women in society.

The White Ribbon campaign will also seek to go beyond raising awareness of domestic violence to reduce the instances of it as well. Domestic violence often impacts children too, whether directly or indirectly, and we need to protect them from it.

The Reclaim The Night march gives women a voice and a chance to reclaim the streets at night on a safe and empowering event. Through this march and the White Ribbon campaign, we aim to put the issue of women’s safety on the agenda for this night and for every day.

Because this event is part of York’s White Ribbon Campaign, men who support the aims of this march are welcome too: together we are stronger.

Please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7pm start.

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