🎉 Join Stonewall Housing, Queer Noise, and The QPOC Project for a unforgettable evening of music, poetry, and performance featuring London’s most exciting LGBTQ+ talent.
📅 When: Tuesday, 13th February, 7 PM – 10 PM (Please arrive in time for a 7.30pm start)
📍 Where: Two Palms, Hackney
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE
This one-of-a-kind event, presented by Stonewall Housing—the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity—celebrates the strength, creativity, and resilience of our queer community while shining a spotlight on the stories that often go unheard.
🎤 Your Host:
Taking the reins for the evening is the legendary Don One, one of the UK’s most celebrated drag kings. A singer, comedian, rapper, and MC, Don One brings unmatched charisma and energy to the stage. You’ve seen them introduce BAFTA-winning Joe Lycett on Late Night Lycett—now they’re here to make your night unforgettable.
✨ The Lineup:
🌟 Frankie Thompson: is an ‘acclaimed clown’ (ToDoList) and performance artist. Her work has had sell out runs across London and Edinburgh. Frankie's anarchic one-woman show Catts, a lip-synching adaptation of Cats(the musical), enjoyed a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 to rave reviews which followed with two sell-out runs at Soho Theatre, extended due to phenomenal demand.
🎙️ Kenya Sterling (He/They): is a queer, working-class creative and model from Manchester, now based in London. A multidisciplinary artist, Kenya’s work spans performance, writing, and visual art. Recent highlights include consulting for Sex Education Season 4, narrating Circa Prize winner Joseph Wilson’s I Can See the Sun but I Can’t Feel It Yet, and acting in Yungblud’s short film Mars. Other credits include a featured lead in award winning BFI short Isn’t it a Beautiful world, mini series Life In Love (ITV) and a dance role in Postcode Beef in association with The Roundhouse Theatre.
💎 Merci: Merci is an intersectional artist who writes, creates, and performs. Using their art to challenge political and social norms, whilst bringing people together in a space that they can safely connect with each ether and their true authentic selves
✨ The House of Stonewall: Hear from previous service users of Stonewall Housing stonewall housing sharing their experiences of the charity.
💡 What’s Happening:
- Extraordinary performances from some of the most inspiring LGBTQ+ artists around
- Expert guidance from Stonewall Housing staff on accessing vital support services.
- Creative collaboration: Add your voice to a community artwork that will later be displayed in Stonewall Housing’s supported accommodation schemes, celebrating collective efforts to end LGBTQ+ homelessness.
✨ Why Come Along?
- Enjoy and Celebrate the strength and creativity of LGBTQ+ artists.
- Build community and raise awareness for an incredible cause.
- Enjoy a night of unmissable art, laughter, and connection.
This event is generously supported by Hackney Pride 365 and programmed at part of Hackney Councils LGBTQ+ History Month Programme.
🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now! FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE!
Be part of this extraordinary night and help make a difference.
About Stonewall Housing:
Since 1983, Stonewall Housing has been supporting LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness or unsafe living conditions, providing vital housing advice, advocacy, and support.
📢 Let’s build a world where everyone has a safe place to call home.
Don’t wait—grab your tickets today and join us on February 13th at Two Palms Hackney!
Venue Accessibility:
The Venue is wheel chair accessible with an accessible bathroom please contact kia@stonewallhousing.org if you have any further questions regarding accessibility