This month we celebrated and explored Neurodivergent+ and LGBTQIA+ identity.
Neurogender/Neuroqueer/Gendervauge are terms that acknowledge that an individuals Neurodivergent+(Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, ADHD, Autistic, OCD, BPD, (other)) status and LGBTQIA+ identity can be inextricably linked. Another term that is sometimes used is ‘autgender’, when a person believes their Neurodivergent/Autistic experiences to interlink with the ways in which they perceive their gender identity (and vice versa!) – Neurogender can be an identity in and of itself, but there are also many different Neurogenders – many of them are not ‘exclusive’ to someone’s identity, meaning that people may feel connected to a number of them.
On this very special MixMatched Night we had a wonderful Mix of diverse talent – THANK-YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART OR CAME TO WATCH – acts ranged from comedy, poignant speeches on self-identity, poetry, Avant-Guard music/sound pieces, and even a magic act!
We are so happy that so many people came forwards and felt safe at our night. AS well as our line-up we had five brave new acts sign up on the night!
If anyone would like to contact any of the performers, please contact us upon: mixmatched.sw@gmail.com
Performers:
- Emma Robdale – performing original comedy poetry upon her ‘intense fascination’ of insect… sex!
- Zoe G – Daring to try something new, Zoe smashed her first comedy set!
- Adam Dorr – Now a seasoned MixMatched performer, performing another insightful comedy routine, inspired by family feuds!
- Ellen Jones – We were lucky enough for Ellen to share with us her interpretations spirituality, environment and goddess in her meditational rhetoric.
- Tom – Shared some of his own poetry upon life, living and strife.
- Miriam – eloquently gave a speech upon differing perspectives of gender, gender stereotypes and her own female identity.
- Liohtan – Bravely spoke upon their own trials and tribulations in a very honest, heartfelt and moving speech.
- Chloe Lewer – Stole the stage with their first speech upon special interests and gender. Gave a punchy, and at points quite humorous performance.
- Echo – Another seasoned MixMatched performer! – Took to the stage and presented a number of poignant poetry pieces upon identity.
- Lilly – Traveling all the way from Nottingham, Lilly performed another ND+ poetry depicting a love affair between a stalactite and stalagmite.
- A surprise poet took to the stage to speak about her experiences with becoming disabled and new perspectives of seeing herself.
- Simon Kempthorne: second time MixMatched Performer, stole the stage with his everlasting list of original puns/dad jokes (some went down better than others!)
- Kat and Co: An Avant-garde sound inspired presentation of J.K Rowling’s ‘essay’, intending to point out its flaws, and demonstrate its irrelevance.
- Out of no-where, a ND+ magician sprung out of the audience to give a hilarious, completely invisible, magic act – complete with audience participation.
MixMatched Neuroqueer had such a diverse range of innovative, heart-felt, and whacky and inventive talent…. We look forward to re-grouping for the next night, October the 30th, for Halloween!
The wonderful audience poem that was read on the night is below! – and then some photos of our wonderful acts!
Comments left in our review book:
Fabulous, beautiful, original, LOVE 
More dad jokes please!
A joyful, non-judgemental safe space 
Had lots of fun and felt at home
a fun and safe space being here is the best want to sleep here. (the sofas are so cosy.) a beautiful and welcoming environment. all love radiates here
First time here and made to feel so welcome. What an amazing community you are building – looking forward to more!
Amazing! So welcoming! I had the best time Such an important space for us x
Fab performances from the minority AirBnB host!
FUCKING WONDERFUL! I felt so safe and welcomed. Just lovely
First time here felt scared and nervous but quickly felt safe and welcome thank-you to organisers and performers.
Thank-you for organising such a warm and important event
A wonderful evening with awesome presenters – thank you so much!!
Entertaining as always!