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Dwellers at the Threshold: Queer Lives Cast in Bronze

Dwellers at the Threshold: Queer Lives Cast in Bronze, by Brenden “Tiger” Shucart

We moderns have a tendency to think of the “ancient world” as a single block of time, like Julius Caesar and King Tut were drinking buddies. But fun fact: history is big. Really big. How big? Less time separates us from Julius Caesar than separated him from the builders of the pyramids. And Ancient Mesopotamia—the “land between the rivers,” cradle of civilization—was already old when the Egyptians built the pyramids. (Unless you’re a Graham Hancock truther, but I digress.) For nearly three thousand years, Mesopotamian civilization was the beating heart of the world, and it left us something remarkable: real, tangible evidence that queer lives were not only present, but honored, feared, and woven into the very fabric of the cosmos.

It’s worth lingering here a moment. Because while we’re in the present, arguing over drag queen story hour, back in Mesopotamia—the civilization whose bones our civilization is built on—scribes were writing hymns about non-binary priests, warriors who wore both armor and women’s dress, and kings who kissed their male lovers like brides.

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Queer Spirit Full Moon Drum Circle
05-12-2025 7:00 pm -11:00 pm
Wheatsheaf Hall
Suggested donation £5/£10

We meet while the moon is full to unite the spirit of the cosmic fire of the Sagittarius sun with the uplifting, social, airy Gemini Full moon.

'Gemini and Sagittarius form a polarity that teaches us to balance information with wisdom, data with philosophy, and local knowledge with global understanding. Your community is a micro experience of the macro world, highlighting what is regional and what is Universal.' Astrologer Molly Mc Cord

Radical Faeries and Queer Spirits gather in south London: Drumming, dancing, social. Dress to express your Faerie spirit!

We gather from 7 to set up the space and cast circle around 8pm, then drum, dance and socialise through the evening

There are lots of drums and percussion to use. You can also bring your own. Also welcome to bring snacks to share and your own liquid refreshments.

Donation requested to cover venue hire. £5/£10 as you can afford, cash on door or PayPal

NOTAFLOF - No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds.

Queer Spirit Winter Solstice Circle
20-12-2025 7:00 pm -11:00 pm
Wheatsheaf Hall
Suggested donation £5/£10

We meet for a change at DARK MOON to turn the Wheel of the Year. This circle is our 13th anniversary at the Wheatsheaf Hall.

Dark Moon and Solstice falling together is a powerful time for magic. Let's cast our Faerie spells for 2026!

Radical Faeries and Queer Spirits gather in south London: Drumming, dancing, social. Dress to express your Faerie spirit!

We gather from 7 to set up the space and cast circle around 8pm, then drum, dance and socialise through the evening.

There are lots of drums and percussion to use. you can also bring your own.

Also welcome to bring snacks to share and your own liquid refreshments.

Donation requested to cover venue hire. £5/£10 as you can afford, cash on door or PayPal

NOTAFLOF - No One Turned Away For Lack Of Funds.