# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hidden Histories Tea Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Performance artist Tom Marshman returns as we explore museums collections and the histories and working lives of LGBTQI+ peopleAbout this EventJoin Tom for a second workshop and tour as we explore the lives of sailors at sea and forgotten LGBTQI+ figures Hartlepool. From the Navy to Firefighters, hear more about the working Lives of LGBTQI+ people, from the past to the presentSPACES LIMITED SO BOOK NOWDate: Saturday the 21st of Feburary 2026Timining: 1-3pmFor more information contact Freya.purcell@hartlepool.gov.uk-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More about the projectThis workshop is part of and ongoing project with Tom that explores the untold stories of LGBTQI+ working lives through a creative process rooted in oral history, performance, and community participation. Working with five unique organisations - the RAF, the Fire Service, Portsmouth Museum, Hartlepool Museum and Marlborough Productions. Tom will amplify voices that have historically been silenced, particularly in workplaces where being out was once impossible, and use storytelling as a means of cultural preservation and social change.More About Tom MarshmanTom Marshman has been a practicing artist for 25 years, and produced over 60 projects, across many mediums, including - museum audio-tours, theatre & cabaret. Actively encouraging dialogue with participants, through socially engaged processes such as ‘Tea Parties’, allows him evocative glimpses into everyday life, letting him tell engaging, poetic & unpretentious stories. An overarching theme of Tom's work is that of the outsider & their story, particularly regarding the LGBTQ+ experience, stories that have been omitted through archival silence.Thank you to the NLHFThis workshop was made possible due to National Lottery Heritage funding for the Tides of Change project and the Esmee Fairbairn project. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hartlepool/hidden-histories-tea-party/100001975302135862 - **Event Categories**: art, parties, workshops, entertainment, theatre, lgbt-pride, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Hartlepool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Museum of Hartlepool - **lat**: 54.6898287 - **long**: -1.2064361 - **full address**: The Museum of Hartlepool, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Hidden Histories Tea Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e936475d1965653dc4caf5678678069c54a740f9d2cc989b6efda379b74185e9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc80c6ea-gmir.jpg?v=1766931063 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hidden Histories Tea Party being held? - **A:** Hidden Histories Tea Party takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Museum of Hartlepool, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hidden Histories Tea Party? - **A:** Hidden Histories Tea Party is organized by Tides of Change. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hidden Histories Tea Party is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hartlepool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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