Join Vici Wreford-Sinnott, writer and performer of new show Unruly, and leading figure in the UK Disability Arts Movement in a free online writing workshop for Disabled Women.
As Vici has gotten older, she cares much less what people think of her - well, some of the time anyway. She feels most liberated in a writing room with other disabled women so why not share that feeling, come along, whatever your level of experience is, and release your inner rebel.
Supported through warm-up writing games to reduce the fear of the blank page, we will progress to writing tasks, then we'll find a voice and eventually land on one piece we want to focus on for the session. You choose the form you want to express yourself in - monologue, prose, poetry, lyrics, whatever - let's just get creative. In a warm, supportive space you can choose to share back if you want to, but if that's not you, don't worry, it's not compulsory.
Vici said: "Writing my solo show Unruly, and working with co-conspirators Bex Bowsher (director/dramaturg) and Beccy Owen (composer/live musician) has meant that I could really think about my life as a disabled woman, artist and activist in a supported, humorous and accessible way. It's different for all of us, of course, that's the beauty of it, but there is so much common ground that I just want to bring other people together to have a pinch of that magic. I look forward to writing with you."
Please complete your access requirements when booking and let us know if there are subjects you’d like us to avoid in conversation. We hope everyone will have an opportunity to contribute but please do note that it’s also fine to attend and just listen in if your access means taking part wouldn’t work for you. We have a mutual responsibility for the care of everyone attending and to to be mindful that it is a one off discussion using a solution focused approach without a facility for ongoing support.
Definition- We use the term disabled in line with the social model of disability in an effort to house a fully inclusive umbrella. We acknowledge not everyone uses that model and for clarity Deaf people, neurodivergent people and people with chronic conditions are included and invited to these sessions.
