Event type: Talk

Holloway film screening / Q&A with director and producer at FACT, 4th July 2025.

 

Join Reclaim The Frame for a special screening with the crew of this extraordinary film. 

HOLLOWAY brings together six women who return to the now-closed Holloway Prison to share deeply personal stories of incarceration, trauma, and transformation. Through their women’s circle, the film explores how failing systems intersect with lived experience, and how sisterhood can create healing and change.

Directed by BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Daisy-May Hudson and EMMY nominated Sophie Compton, this deeply moving documentary feature was made via a unique process of a trauma-informed co-creation with six contributors: Aliyah Ali, Mandy Ogunmokun, Sarah Cassidy, Lady Unchained, Gerrah, and Tamar Mujanay.

HOLLOWAY is a profound, meditative, eye-opening and ultimately inspiring exploration of trauma and the immense human capacity for recovery.

Screenings is with dialogue subtitles and audio description.

?Liverpool 

 4 July, 6pm | FACT

 Q+A with co-director Daisy-May Hudson and producer Polly Creed

Tickets available here

 

Artist talk, maker networking event with TipperleyHill

? Are you a Maker, Craftsperson, or Artist?Do you work in the creative industries—whether with your hands, your heart, or your imagination?

Maybe you’re just starting out, looking for inspiration and community. Or perhaps you’re well-established, but craving fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking. Let’s share our journey as creative professionals: how we make a living from our passions, the lessons we’ve learned, and the real stories behind the art – connect and grow together. 

Saturday 28th June 11:30 – 1pm

Join me Catherine in my small shop and art studio as I chat over coffee and cake with Roz of creative duo Tipperleyhill.

…..”both trained artists, Abi & Roz met in New York while working together for a textile design studio. Roz didn’t like drawing, and Abi didn’t enjoy colouring in, so the perfect team was born. Tipperleyhill became our way to continue our friendship while exploring the one thing we both have passion for: painting….Our happy energy reflects in our paintings’ bold patterns and bright colours, drawing inspiration from the things we love such as flowers and animals. We create this way to put smiles on people’s faces, knowing that if we love something, others will too…..this is what keeps us going…”

Today Tipperleyhill can be found in over 15 stockists. Best known for their quirky animal prints and greeting cards, you can also purchase original artwork from Tipperleyhill….In fact their joyful creations are found on windows everywhere as the duo recently extended their portfolio of skills to include window murals. On top of all that….they host a huge programme of creative workshops and holiday retreats aimed at complete beginners keen to learn painting. How do they squeeze it all in??

In this informal workshop, Roz talks about her journey, the challenges faced, the valuable lessons, all the tips, hints and how to advice…..chance for you to ask all the questions you have…..and a GOODIE bag to take away as a Thankyou for joining the event. Maximum group size 18. Time to meet others sharing a similar journey!

Roz is hosting a vintage style painting lampshade workshop in the afternoon 2-4pm, , why not stay with us all day and take part in both, we’d love to have you. 

Agenda: 

11:30-11:50…Introductions between the group over refreshments

11:50 – 12:20…Roz shares her journey with images

12:20 – 12:40…Questions from the group

12:40 – 1pm…Breakout sessions into smaller groups, handouts, help, advice, goodie bag. 

Queer Book Club: October 2025

 

Queer Book Club is an inclusive reading group open to anyone from St Helens to come together to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ literature. Founded in Autumn 2023 by a group of local queer artists, producers and book-lovers, Queer Book Club is a space to share a love of queer novels, memoirs and writing.

This month we’re reading…

Cemetery Boys by Mae Peterson; an LGBTQIA+ (young adult) ghost story about magic, acceptance and what it means to be your true self. A trans boy determined to prove his gender to his traditional Latinx family summons a ghost who refuses to leave.

Queer Book Club is drop-in, meaning you don’t have to have been before to take part, but we encourage you to read the book ahead of the session.

 

Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day

 

Liverpool Philharmonic throws open its doors for a day filled with music! Everyone’s welcome, so drop in, enjoy a packed programme of musical taster sessions and experiences, and discover everything we’ve got on offer… 

Whether you’re a regular, or you’ve never been to the Hall before, come along and explore a whole world of musical opportunities right on your doorstep.  

This is a free event. Please note, there is no advance booking available for this event and seating is unreserved

 

Inside the Criminal Mind: A Night with a Forensic Psychologist

7:30PM
During this event, Dr Keri Nixon will take the audience through three high profile murder cases. She will explore the details of the cases and delve into the psychology of the perpetrators involved, helping the audience to understand what can lead to such horrific acts. In addition to exploring the crimes, this evening will offer a glimpse into the work of a Consultant Forensic Psychologist. At the end of the night the audience will have the opportunity to untangle any remaining thoughts during the question and answer session.

Against All Odds: Class and Resistance in the Arts

6:00pm

Join us for a powerful discussion on class, creativity, and resilience in the arts.

Against All Odds brings together a stellar panel of artists and writers who have challenged barriers and defied expectations. From poetry to fiction, from script to screen and from performance to activism, they have each carved a space for working-class voices in the cultural landscape.

Featuring Joelle Taylor, Ashleigh Nugent, Barrington Paul Robinson, and Jayshree Patel, this event will explore the struggles of working-class creatives, the systemic obstacles they face, and the triumphs they’ve achieved along the way.

How do we dismantle these barriers? And how do we celebrate the successes? Expect an evening of passionate conversation, personal insights, and inspiration from those who have paved the way.

Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, playwright, and author, Joelle Taylor’s work focuses on identity, power, and resistance. She is the winner of the 2021 T.S. Eliot Prize for her collection C+nto & Othered Poems.

Ashleigh Nugent is a writer, performer, and director of RiseUp CiC, Ashleigh Nugent explores race, identity, and class through his work, including his acclaimed novel LOCKS, based on his real-life experiences.

Barrington Paul Robinson is an Ethical Producer, he broke into HETV in 2020 on award winning, BAFTA nominated drama, The Responder, then A Town Called Malice for SKY, Disney+, period drama, A Thousand Blows, returning home for the second series of The Responder. Based in Liverpool, he is Co-founder of the BFI Creative Producer Lab and founder of his production company Redbag Pictures. Inspired by the past – powered by the future….he ain’t done yet!

Jayshree Patel is a writer on Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road and Casualty and advocate for diverse voices on screen. A champion of underrepresented perspectives, Jayshree is passionate about working for and with young people.

 

This event is a partnership between Writing on the Wall (WoW) and the Poverty Research and Advocacy Network (PRAN), an independent advocacy network which aims to bring together various stakeholders to amplify voices fighting against poverty and injustice, both regionally and nationally. 

We encourage people to use public transport to travel to events where possible.

 

*These are difficult times. We know some people may struggle to afford full price tickets. If you would like to attend this event but can’t afford to, please contact info@writingonthewall.org.uk. All queries will be treated in confidence.   

The Horne Section’s Hit Show

 

They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s the Horne Section’s Hit Show!  

“Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year- Late Euros (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the only band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks.  Separately, members of The Horne Section have performed with recording artists including Robbie Williams, Madness, Florence and the Machine, Amy Winehouse, George Ezra, Basement Jaxx, Disclosure and Noel Gallagher’s High-Flying Birds.  

Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brand-new show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award winning Taskmaster.  

 

Age guidance: 12+ (parental discretion advised) – U16s must be accompanied by an adult.This show may contain mild language and some adult references.

 

Queer Book Club: June 2025

Queer Book Club is an inclusive reading group open to anyone from St Helens to come together to read and discuss LGBTQIA+ literature. Founded in Autumn 2023 by a group of local queer artists, producers and book-lovers, Queer Book Club is a space to share a love of queer novels, memoirs and writing.

This month we’re reading…

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers; a historical romance novel. Set in 1957, the novel follows Jean Swinney, journalist for a local newspaper who investigates the claim of a woman who says her daughter was the result of a virgin birth.Queer Book Club is drop-in, meaning you don’t have to have been before to take part, but we encourage you to read the book ahead of the session.

BOARC – SSTRAPP: Synthesizing Space

We are delighted to announce that artist, lead producer, DJ, of the collective Distribution of Power, and analog synthesizer researcher  Zara Truss Giles will be coming back to lead this SSTRAPP three-day weekender together with Inigo and Maeve, and we’re sure its gonna be just as amazing as the first one we did with them back in October 2023 (Synthetic Disruptions). This will be a special SSTRAPP because we are working in collaboration with the incredible Iklectik Art Lab, who have generously loaned us their spatialized sound system.

In the theory sessions in the mornings we’ll have presentations about space, synthesis, spatial perception in auditory cognition, and spatialized composition and sound diffusion. We will use our usual diagramming method for discussing and working through the ideas together in groups. In the afternoons Edu and Isa from Iklectik will demonstrate how their spatial sound system can be used and Zara and Maeve will lead us on a practical exploration of spatialized sound synthesis.

Bidston is an anti-racist, trans-inclusive, intersectional feminist space where we welcome everyone who abides by this accountability agreement.

There are no requirements for attending, everyone is welcome, whatever their knowledge, abilities, etc., and the theory and practice should be accessible for those with no background in them.

We recommend arriving at Bidston sometime on Thursday so we’re ready to start working on Friday morning, but if you can’t make it then you can still join later. 

It is possible to participate with or without accommodation. We will do collective meals together, which is also an optional extra cost. The cost for participating in the workshop are as follows:

Workshop fee: On a sliding scale from £20-£30 per day, or £60-£90 for the total three days. Please pay more if you can, the lower end of the scale is for those who really couldn’t afford it otherwise, the cost is very cheap for what you’re getting!

Accommodation fee: On a sliding scale from £30-£40 per day, or £90-£120 for the total three days. If you’re struggling financially, e.g. on benefits, get in touch and it may be possible to reduce the cost.Meals fee: £15 per day

If you’d like to join, please get in touch by sending an email to sstrapp@proton.me