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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 22h

I'm delighted to be doing a talk and performance as part of this @walklistencreate.org event on 28th October.
Book yourself a free ticket: walklistencreate.org/walkingevent...

Walking Arts & Health: Episode 1 – Walking Arts & Mental Health

Through our new WALCAfé series, WALC invites you to explore how Walking Arts plays a vital role in well-being, both individually and collectively, physically and mentally. Our first conversation w...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 1d

To hear about what's happening in addiction recovery arts, subscribe to @performingrecovery.bsky.social magazine.
Our next issue is out later this month.
Subscribe on Patreon for free - or pay what you can: www.patreon.com/c/Performing...
Read previous issues: recovery-arts.org/performing-r...

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 2d

thank you Andy - appreaciate you saying that :)

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 10d

National Recovery Month concludes today.
Here, we highlight what our friends at Outside Edge Theatre Company do every week, and to our directory of addiction recovery arts organisations in the UK and beyond.
There's so much going on throughout the year!
Take a look at our website: recovery-arts.org

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 11d

So, THIS is exciting. I made a programme for Radio 4 and it goes out next week. Don't fret - there will be SEVERAL reminders forthcoming - and a list as long as your arm of people to thank. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - Multitrack, The Alcoholic's Tarot

Artist Leon Clowes traces addiction recovery through the lens of a bespoke tarot deck.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 11d

Recovery arts isn’t just for September.
Got an event, workshop, or project? Comment, DM, or contact us: recovery-arts.org/contact/
We’ll amplify it in our newsletter + magazine.

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 14d

Two great events are happening at the end of this National Recovery Month:

Sun 28th Sep: Sober Is Fun's Comedy Night in Liverpool's Brink Cafe, doors 6pm, starts at 7pm

Tues 30th Sep: @porecovery.bsky.social's African Objects: Psychoactives, Spirituality & Mental Health at Manchester Museum, 6-8pm

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 16d

Good People of Manchester!
Come see me at @contactmcr.bsky.social this Saturday afternoon for Word of Warning's Emergency 25. I'll be giving alcoholic misfortune tellings between 12-4pm on the first floor landing. See you there Xx

Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 16d

It's National Recovery Month and this Saturday 27th September is a big one!

STIRLING Scottish Recovery Consortium: Recovery Walk
CHESTER Fallen Angels Dance Theatre: Big Recovery Social
‪LONDON @recoveryfilms.bsky.social‬: Award Ceremony
MANCHESTER @leonclowes.bsky.social‬: The Alcoholic's Tarot

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 18d

As we draw towards the end of National Recovery Month, Recoverists will gather in Manchester this Thursday 25th September for @porecovery.bsky.social's National Chaordic Symposium at The Whitworth Art Gallery.
Information about the event can be found here: portraitsofrecovery.org.uk/whats-on/the...

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · 19d

Hello. I've made a new audio piece that's going to be in this exhibition in Soho on 4th and 5th October. Would love it if you came along (and let's coordinate if you are coming!) thanks x
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chemtrail-...

Chemtrail : This is Killing Us - Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October

Chemsex is taking lives in our community. Chemtrail: This Is Killing Us shares real stories of risk, resilience, and support.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · 23d

Upcoming events in National Recovery Month:
19th: The Post Recovery Community's rave
22nd: Oscar Wyndham Lewis & @porecovery.bsky.social animated film
23rd: New Note Orchestra & @lporchestra.bsky.social concert
25th: Tracey Ford's book launch
See our guide here: recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

Recovery Month Events Guide

With details of events from across the UK, including sober raves, concerts, recovery walks, comedy, classes and films, this is your free guide to everything going on over recovery month…

recovery-arts.org

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 10

Opening today (Weds 10 Sep) is "Your City, Your Recovery", Revival Network's art exhibition at Newcastle Cathedral.

On Sat 13th Sep, the UK Recovery Walk is in Wolverhampton organised by @suitwolves.bsky.social.

Here's our guide to National Recovery month events: recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 6

Also this weekend ....
This weekend from @porecovery.bsky.social and @venturearts.bsky.social, Will Belshah's Artefacts of Interaction exhibition opens at HOME Mcr

....and LOST SOULS EVENTS are at the Exhibit Bar in Balham.
Our recovery month guide is here: recovery-arts.org/.../recovery...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 6

Tonight in Winchester the latest Loud & Clear sober party is happening!

See here for our guide to events on across the UK during Recovery Month: recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · Sep 6

I've got an exciting collaboration underway with Sarah Archdeacon to make an audio version of her brilliant show "Washing Machine Vortex". loureviews.blog/2025/09/03/l... via @loureviewsblog.bsky.social
She's doing two performances at @lambethfringe.bsky.social, I'm going on the Thursday, come see!

Lambeth Fringe preview: Washing Machine Vortex - LouReviews

Sarah MK Archdeacon's play Washing Machine Vortex will premiere at the Bread and Roses Theatre on September 25-26 as part of the Lambeth Fringe. Blending personal narrative with themes of psychoanalys...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 3

There's a Sober Comedy night upcoming in Liverpool in National Recovery Month. Sober IS Fun founder Martyn Davies talks to @leonclowes.bsky.social here: recovery-arts.org/2025/09/03/s...

Sober Comedy in Liverpool in National Recovery Month

Leon Clowes speaks to Martyn Davies, founder of the UK’s only regular alcohol-free comedy club, about laughter, recovery, and making sober spaces fun and sustainable. Martyn Davies…

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd September) is the Post Recovery Community Chester West & Chester Recovery Walk, starting at 10am.

You can find details about how to join that here:
www.thepostchester.com/chester

Here is our UK guide to events in National Recovery Month:
recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy National Recovery Month!
This week @geesetheatre.bsky.social's 3-day intensive training course "The Other Side of the Wall" begins.
For more information click here:
www.geese.co.uk/what-we-do/t...
Here's our UK-wide events guide for National Recovery Month: recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Aug 31

Kicking off National Recovery Month, starting online tomorrow is "Sober Scribbles", a 6 week introduction to playwriting course with Helen Jeffrey.
Book today to ensure your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introdu...
Our National Recovery Month Events Guide in full
recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

An Introduction to Playwriting

Facilitated by writer, Helen Jeffery, this 6 week ONLINE course is aimed at those who are NEW to writing for stage.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ahead of September's Recovery Month
- arts pioneers @porecovery.bsky.social already have two Recoverist exhibitions underway in Manchester, and
- Brighton's Cascade Creative Recovery has an Overdose Awareness Day this Sunday
Here's our UK guide for the month ahead recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Heart rending. He had a way to the soul.

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Aug 28

September is Recovery Month!

Our new guide tells you about events across the country.

Includes:

@porecovery.bsky.social
@geesetheatre.bsky.social
@suitwolves.bsky.social
@lporchestra.bsky.social
@recoveryfilms.bsky.social
@leonclowes.bsky.social

READ HERE: recovery-arts.org/2025/08/28/r...

Recovery Month Events Guide

With details of events from across the UK, including sober raves, concerts, recovery walks, comedy, classes and films, this is your free guide to everything going on over recovery month…

recovery-arts.org

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leon clowes @leonclowes.bsky.social · Aug 20

I had the honour of being commissioned to create a sonic piece out of the recent Manifesto Press launch at the Marx Memorial Library of their stunning new book: Hans Hess 'Art and Ideology'.
Thank you Ben Lunn for the introduction :)
Here is the result...
soundcloud.com/leonclowes/m...

Manifesto Press sonic commission - Hans Hess - Art and Ideology book launch

artist of sonics, stories, socials

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Aug 11

One not to miss! This September, the brilliant Sober Is Fun team are heading to The Brink Liverpool in support of the Taking Action on Addiction campaign for The Forward Trust. Book your tickets now!

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Performing Recovery @performingrecovery.bsky.social · Aug 4

Only 2 weeks left to see The White Chip.

We have LIMITED FREE tickets for those who can’t afford to attend otherwise!

Email [email protected] with:

👉 Number of tickets needed
👉 Preferred date/time
👉 Your email for ticket delivery

The show closes on August 16th! #TheWhiteChip

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