Descripción
Zhuzh the Yog and Fringe. collaborate on a special fundraiser celebrating Queer Gypsy, Roma and Traveller storytelling through film and live performance. Straight from the Yard brings together stories of resilience, creativity and self-determination. All proceeds go to Traveller Pride.FILMSQueen Lizzie is a brutally honest, defiant, and moving portrait. This is followed by the cult classic Two Roma Boys - in Love, written by Czech Roma activist David Tišer. These are not coming-out stories; they are stories of resistance—that carve out space for love, celebrate community, and imagine a queer future where we can bring our heritage with us. The films are in various languages with English subtitles. Content warnings include: Violence, strong language, depictions of transphobia and homophobiaQueen Lizzy | David McDonagh | Ireland | 2026 | 13’Roma Boys - In Love | Rozalie Kohoutova | Czech Republic | 2009 | 30' PERFORMANCEThe films will be followed by a live performance from Thoroughly modern Marilyn, the Romany disabled artist who was too much and too little all at the same time, and a journey of self-expression through spoken word and rap by Irish Traveller artist Elizabeth Conners.NETWORKINGFollowed by a networking event in collaboration with Queer Filmmakers Network.EVENT DETAILSDoors: 18:30Film start: 19:00Performances Start: 20:00Networking Event: 21:00Presented in collaboration with Zhuzh the Yog