about you (and me)
You dream of village-mindedness. You know that a group of people coming together can create something greater than the sum of its parts.
That's something we have in common.
You might not want a communal sock drawer with 60 people, but you know that when done right, story, ceremony, and song give us a glimpse of the magic humans can create when we gather with the desire to connect.
These are the moments I create.
My ancestors were refugees who left their communities behind and carried their folk traditions and rituals to London, England.
I reinvent the gifts I was given to bring joy and meaning to modern life.
I tell spellbinding stories and lead song at festivals and firesides around the world.
I design and conduct life-cycle and communal rituals, that are innovative and authentic. Through my unique method of ritual design, we will bring your people together, no matter how complex their differences.
I lead experiential retreats and online learning based on my culture in order to rebuild knowledge of marginalised folk customs and forgotten ancestors. You are welcome to join me whether you are from the same culture, or are seeking confidence to engage with and renew your connection with your own.
COMING UP IN OCTOBER...
7pm | 16 October | Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling, poetry, and music with Our Queer Isles: Unearthing the Ancestors, a unique performance supported by the Four Nations International Fund, in partnership with Creative Scotland, Arts Council of England, Arts Council of Wales, and Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
This multi-disciplinary performance unearths hidden queer histories from Northern Ireland, England, and the Republic of Ireland, offering audiences a rare glimpse into LGBTQ+ lives and legacies.
Tyrone, London & Co. Clare Collide:
A musician channels a surrealist archivist, imagining queer archives and stories.
A storyteller uncovers the journey of a queer English hero.
A poet explores the queer legacy of Fintona’s own Raymond Browne Lecky.Meet the Artists:
Cat Brogan – Award-winning spoken word poet from Omagh, TEDx speaker, and BBC Edinburgh Fringe Slam Poetry winner. Cat brings to life the story of Raymond Browne Lecky, delving into Tyrone's LGBTQ+ history.
Rachel Rose Reid – Internationally renowned storyteller, uncovering the voice of Silence, a queer English hero/ine, through captivating stories.
Branwen Kavanagh – A talented musician who embodies a surrealist archivist, using music, image, and invented archives to explore queer experiences.
This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness an artistic blend of storytelling, music, and poetry while supporting the work of Omagh Pride.
Funded by the Four Nations International Fund in collaboration with Creative Scotland, Arts Council England, Arts Council Wales, and Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
