# Event Details - **Event Name**: Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. Bird. - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read and keep an LGBTQIA+ play from Nick Hern Books, meet the playwright and share your original queer works with likeminded theatre-makersAbout this EventThe Queer Play Reading Club is a monthly event from Queer Theatre, held in partnership with Nick Hern Books, celebrating LGBTQIA+ playwriting in a supportive, low-pressure, queer-run, social space. Each session begins with up to an hour of sharing brand-new queer writing from our members, giving LGBTQIA+ playwrights and writers the chance to share short scenes or monologues and receive supportive feedback. We then move into a group reading of a full-length published play from Nick Hern Books, with relaxed discussion and Q&A with the playwright, facilitated by Queer Theatre’s Artistic Director, Andrew Keates.This month’s play: Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen by Marcelo Dos Santos'And what happens when the pendulum swings too far? We push back.'In the 1970s, one enigmatic old lady wielded extraordinary influence, fighting against what she believed was the UK's moral decline. Armed with only a typewriter, this seemingly harmless grandmother took on the BBC and the 'godless media' in a culture war that divided the nation.Inspired by real events, Caroline Bird's wickedly funny play delves into Whitehouse's most explosive battle – her infamous blasphemy trial against Gay News – and explores her formidable resolve to push back the tide. Was she a pearl-clutching prude or 'the most dangerous woman in Britain'?A fascinating investigation into freedom and censorship, The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse was co-commissioned by Nottingham Playhouse, Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Pakenham Projects. Premiering at Nottingham Playhouse in 2025, it was directed by Sarah Frankcom and starred Maxine Peake and Samuel Barnett. Special Guest AnnouncementWe are delighted to announce that Caroline Bird will be joining us for this session to discuss the play and answer your questions.ItineraryTea, coffee and snacks from 6:30pmSession starts at 7pm (sharing new writing with the group and receiving supportive feedback)We read the play together.Q&A with Caroline Bird and Andrew KeatesDrinks and socialising until 11pmGetting ThereThe Railway, Clapham18 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7URBy Tube: A 1-minute walk from Clapham North (Northern line) and 5 minutes from Clapham Common.By Overground: Clapham High Street Station is directly opposite the venue.By Bus: Served by routes 50, 88, 155, 322, and 345.By Train: Clapham Junction is a short bus ride away, with connections across London and the South East.AccessibilityThe event takes place in an upstairs space accessible only by stairs. If you have access needs or questions, please contact us in advance so we can support your visit as best we can.Important InformationThis is not a performance but an informal exploration of the play’s text. Scenes will be read aloud by members of the group who wish to participate. Roles may therefore be read in ways that differ from their original casting intentions, including across gender, race, age, sexuality, and lived experience. We actively welcome this openness while also encouraging those with lived experience reflecting the characters to volunteer where appropriate.If you are a writer wishing to have your own work shared aloud in the opening section, please bring an excerpt of no more than five minutes to allow space for others. We may not have time to include everyone’s work on the night. If you need excerpts printed, please email us.This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go each week to connect, create, and be inspired – alongside our 2B: Acting Classes, OutCast showcases, theatre trips, social events, masterclasses, parties and shows.Find out more at - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/queer-play-reading-club-the-last-stand-of-mrs-mary-whitehouse-w-c-bird/100001980640431849 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art, sports, workshops, parties, entertainment, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 27.8, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Railway - **lat**: 51.4645667 - **long**: -0.1311985 - **full address**: The Railway, 18 Greater, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. 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Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEntry and PlaytextGBP 28 + GBP 3 feeAvailableDonation to Queer TheatreFreeAvailableQueer Theatre MugGBP 17 + GBP 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. Bird.? - **A:** Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. Bird. is organized by Queer Theatre Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. Bird. 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 London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Queer Play Reading Club: The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse w/ C. 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