# Event Details - **Event Name**: The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Simon Maddrell, Robert Hamberger & Jonathan Blake for intimate readings about HIV/AIDS. Fundraiser for Brighton charity, Lunch PositiveAbout this EventThe HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive)As part of the launches for Simon Maddrell's debut poetry collection, lamping wild rabbits, this event is dedicated to its poems about HIV and Derek Jarman.lamping wild rabbits is a polyvocal and multifaceted debut which is unafraid to confront the shame and stigma of HIV, while never allowing the poems to lose shape or pace, altering the lens to bring the reader’s attention to birdsong and the queer body in nature. Maddrell has achieved a distinct and totally convincing sound through the literary geography of lamping wild rabbits, one that gives the impression it’s been everywhere and returned because it survived.Simon will be joined by Jonathan Blake and Robert Hamberger.Brighton-based poet Robert Hamberger, who will read his own poems in memory of his friends Clifford Haseldine and Andrew Copus, plus other HIV/AIDS-themed poetry.Jonathan Blake, diagnosed with HIV in 1982, will read from his verse memoir, Patient L1, plus other new poems (all written in Jonathan's voice by Simon Maddrell).There will be refreshments available on the evening.Doors at 6.30pm. Readings from 7-8pm.All ticket proceeds go to Brighton-based HIV charity Lunch Positive.Lunch Positive is a voluntary community organisation which runs lunch clubs for people living with or affected by HIV in East Sussex. They provide a welcoming, safe and supportive space for people to meet, socialise, make friends, share a healthy meal and gain peer support including, advice and information and support signposting.Our services are accepting, non-judgemental, inclusive and peer-led. Everything we do is put together and provided by people with HIV for our community. What we do is provided by volunteers. We have an amazing team of volunteers who care passionately about Lunch Positive being a supportive and helpful space for everyone who visits. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4517e4e0-e245-11f0-820b-e5e04fbe28e9-rimg-w644-h740-dc2d52a1-gmir.jpg lamping wild rabbits from Out-Spoken Press - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brighton-and-hove/the-hiv-readings-in-aid-of-lunch-positive/100001978736873254 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 16+ - door_time: 2026-03-12T18:00:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Queery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Brighton and Hove - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Queery - **lat**: 50.8215953 - **long**: -0.1344277 - **full address**: The Queery, 46 George Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9f9b941e168d6003ab51a5966ceaaa9165ef053bdf1e11d39409631542a91f89-rimg-w1200-h1192-dc2d52a0-gmir.jpg?v=1766744781 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) being held? - **A:** The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) takes place on Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Queery, 46 George Street, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive)? - **A:** Tickets for The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) are priced at GBP 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailablePay What You Can / DonationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive)? - **A:** The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) is strictly for guests aged 16 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 16 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive)? - **A:** The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) is organized by Simon Maddrell. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The HIV Readings (in aid of Lunch Positive) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brighton and Hove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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