Queering the Classics

Use a selection of classic texts - ranging from ancient Greek theatre to Victorian poetry - to discover and create queer stories through found poetry. Take the first steps to writing your own poetry. 

Remixing classic narratives with your own LGBTQIA+ perspectives.

Maz Hedgehog is a writer and performer working somewhere between poetry and theatre. A lifelong fan of classic literature, folklore and mythology, their work explores community, power and intimacy. Their latest book, The Body in Its Seasons, was published by Burning Eye Books in April 2022. Find them across the socials @MazHedgehog

Example works include:

Madeleine Ekezie has done everything right, but she is deeply lonely. When she discovers the story of The Body. The Body in Its Seasons is a poetic journal of Maddy’s obsession, compiled in footnotes, conversations and diary entries.

Featured in: Here and Queer: A Queer Girl's Guide to Life, Published May 2022

This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself! A celebration of the gift of queerness, it is packed with advice, stories, and illustrations. 

Performance: How did Titian work with his patrons? Poet Maz Hedgehog on 'Diana and Callisto' | National Gallery

To see more and purchase their work: https://www.mazhedgehog.com

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