A space for discussion, creative thinking, and provocations on everything queer & classical. ✨
Joined November 2021
- Tweets 943
- Following 373
- Followers 1,058
- Likes 1,965
70 Photos and videos
Pinned Tweet
Excitement's building for 'Ancient Queerstories' at Avalon Cafe in London! 🎉 🏳️🌈 Our incredible lineup will be revealed soon – stay tuned for the big reveal! Secure your spot now by getting tickets at this link: outsavvy.com/event/18801/anc…
1
9
23
3,824
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
10 May 2024
Literary criticism in a time of genocide:
stevesalaita.com/literary-cr…
10
86
202
27,373
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
Scholars, do your thing. I've signed up to lecture & so should you. Over 47000 students are enrolled for classes. This project needs experts in every field to teach university level courses. Email your areas of expertise, qualifications & be ready.
10 May 2024
1/ We need profs in all subjects ; 2/ We will soon set up a system of TAs; graduate students are hence welcome to write, too; 3/ We also need translators Arabic/ English; 4/ We're setting up a Language Lab, with English writing courses on top of the list. Thanks again 🙏
13
227
338
43,633
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
14 May 2024
The issue here is not that a committee is formed (or for ex., a Pal Studies dept. Is endowed), the issue is that these are not “wins” and casting it as such is dishonest/unproductive for the movement!
The challenge many camps face now is ending with power and with transparency🧵
1
10
47
6,742
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
14 May 2024
P.S. A quick reminder that the CAWS book is completely open access (i.e. available for free online), so you don't have to rely on anyone else's 'reading' (I think this is a generous term for certain engagements) you can just read it for yourself: taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-e…
4
40
108
12,800
14 May 2024
All performances from our first in-person event 'Ancient Queerstories: New Stages for Old Tales' can be now found online! Check them out on our website, or on our youtube channel:
- queerandtheclassical.org/eve…
- youtube.com/watch?v=CgzxxFu5…
Thanks again to our cast and attendees 🌟
2
3
530
13 Mar 2024
Come join us tomorrow, either online or in person! 🌟
Livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=xpckHc-x…
Tickets: outsavvy.com/event/18801/anc…
13 Mar 2024
i'm so excited to say that our queer ancient worlds drag and cabaret night with @queerclassical is going to be livestreamed! if you can't make it, but want to pop in for a bit to catch some amazing performance, join us here **starting at 7:30pm gmt** youtube.com/live/xpckHc-xFfU…
1
4
551
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
13 Mar 2024
i'm so excited to say that our queer ancient worlds drag and cabaret night with @queerclassical is going to be livestreamed! if you can't make it, but want to pop in for a bit to catch some amazing performance, join us here **starting at 7:30pm gmt** youtube.com/live/xpckHc-xFfU…
1
9
8
1,434
Introducing our amazing hosts and performers! Tickets and event details here: outsavvy.com/event/18801/anc…
Excitement's building for 'Ancient Queerstories' at Avalon Cafe in London! 🎉 🏳️🌈 Our incredible lineup will be revealed soon – stay tuned for the big reveal! Secure your spot now by getting tickets at this link: outsavvy.com/event/18801/anc…
1
2
2
866
Our first host is the [insert Homeric epithet] Dionysos Slain! Dionysos is a 21st century lesbian’s idea of a 90s queer theorist’s idea of a decadent Victorian poet’s idea of a debauched 18th century painter’s idea of an Ancient Greek god. Follow him here: instagram.com/dionysosslain
1
1
2
195
Our second host is Izzy Okay! Mild-mannered Classicist by day, Izzy metamorphoses into an animate tragedy mask as soon as you scribble a little mustache onto his upper lip. His drag blends memes & mythology, humor & heartache, and each act will leave you wondering — Izzy Okay?
1
278
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
3 Mar 2024
Gaza and Palestine have proven how hollow and empty the words humanitarian and activist are when applied to celebrities, politicians, and academics.
1
35
76
3,373
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
Always wanted to read some Asiatic feminist theory but never had the excuse? Join us this spring for a two-part reading meeting discussing Anne Anlin Cheng's "Ornamentalism"!
RSVP now for Part 1 on 3/26 from 6-7:30pm EST: tinyurl.com/ornamentalism24
ALT A red poster that says Join AAACC for a reading meeting! Ornamentalism by Anne Anlin Cheng. Part 1: Tues. March 26 6-7:30pm EST Discussing intro - ch. 2. Part 2 Tues. April 23 6-7:30pm EST discussing ch. 3-5. RSVP for Zoom link! Led by Tori Lee and Melissa Mueller. A photo of the book cover, a white background with an ornate red women's garment with a collar.
3
4
2,168
Queer and the Classical (QATC) retweeted
5 Mar 2024
As part of our discussion group tonight, we wanted to ask for your perspective on some quotes from the NYT piece profiling Dan-el Padilla Peralta. If you have a few minutes, please click through these polls!
1
2
4
2,245
New page up on our website! Find out more about "Ancient Queerstories: An Evening of Drag and Queer Performance"
queerandtheclassical.org/eve…
3
249
Excitement's building for 'Ancient Queerstories' at Avalon Cafe in London! 🎉 🏳️🌈 Our incredible lineup will be revealed soon – stay tuned for the big reveal! Secure your spot now by getting tickets at this link: outsavvy.com/event/18801/anc…
1
9
23
3,824
All sales support our performers and maintain the QATC website. Carer tickets are free, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds – reach out for free tickets or any questions.
1
1
155
Event Details:
📍 Avalon Cafe, London, SE14 5RZ
📅 Thursday, 14th March 2024
🕒 Doors open at 7 PM, Show from 7 to 11.30 PM.
Save the date and spread the word!
144
22 Feb 2024
Join ‘Ancient Queerstories’, an event in collaboration with Dionysos Slain and Izzy Okay ! 🌟
We are putting together an evening celebrating the queerness of ancient worlds through drag and queer performance. Apply here: bit.ly/ancqueer (deadline 1st of March)
1
6
6
1,144
22 Feb 2024
Save the Date: 14th March 2024
Location: Avalon Cafe, London
This will be a paid opportunity. We are eager to spotlight the diverse cultures and histories that make up ancient worlds. Performers and artists, apply here! bit.ly/ancqueer
2
1
226
22 Jan 2024
RT @BlackTrowel: The Black Trowel Collective Statement on the Palestinian Genocide:
blacktrowelcollective.wordpr…
1/
29