This is the podcast site of Laydeez do comics, a graphic novel reading group or forum with a focus on comic works based on life narrative, the drama of the domestic and the everyday.
Launching the first meeting in July 2009, the group was set up by illustrator Nicola Streeten and artist Sarah Lightman. As well as selecting favourite works to base discussion on, artists, academics and fans will be invited to speak. A platform for people to test new works and ideas or works in progress will also be included.
Cost: £1.50
EVERYONE ….men and women…..WELCOME !
Anyone interested in these areas is welcome to come along and participate….or just come along, we’d love to meet you.
THE FORMAT:
Invited guest speaker + Q & As
Book discussion about comic book/graphic novel recommended by guest in advance
Open Space with 10 minute slots for people to present works/ideas
Each month the meetings are recorded by invited guest bloggers. Have a look here.
For details of guest speakers and recommended books, please click here
The Rag Factory
16-18 Heneage Street, London E1 5LJ
Directions:
Nearest Tube: Aldgate East. Follow the exit which directs you to the Whitechapel Art Gallery
Turn LEFT out of the tube into Whitechapel High Street.
Take the first left into Osborne Street and carry straight on into Brick Lane.
Take the fourth turning on the right into Heneage Street and The Rag Factory is a little way up, on the right.
