#WoWFest19 with Mike Leigh, Munroe Bergdorf, La Violette Records

Monday 13th May
Mike Leigh: Peterloo Screening and Q&A
Plaza Community Cinema, 13 Crosby Rd N, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 0LD

The 1819 massacre in St Peter’s fields, graphically brought to life in Mike Leigh’s latest epic film Peterloo, sent shockwaves throughout society. Legendary director Mike Leigh, whose credits include Abigail’s Party, Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Mr Turner, joins WoW for a unique screening followed by Q&A.

Tuesday 7th May
Munroe Bergdorf in Conversation with Lady Phyll
Radisson Blu, 07 Old Hall St, Liverpool L3 9BD

Join Munroe Bergdorf (first transgender model in the UK for L'Oreal) and Lady Phyll (Co-founder of UK Black Pride) for a frank discussion on the challenges and opportunities of online activism, body image and carving out your own space. Familiar for her refreshing insight into ‘white privilege’, diversity and the LGBT+ community, model and activist Munroe Bergdorf has proven herself as a brave and bold voice. In partnership with Raddison Blu.

Friday 3rd May
La Violette Records Presents: If They Don't Read, Don't F*ck Them
Studio2 at Parr Street, 33-45 Parr St, Liverpool L1 4JN

La Violette Società presents Roy, Nathan O'Hagan, Louise Fazackerkey & Toria Garbutt. Violette Records, launched in 2013 by Michael Head (The Red Elastic Band) and friends, has won acclaim for their democratic ethos & eclectic mix of high quality music and spoken word artists.