Draft Pop-up May 7th, 2025 in Toronto
The Draft Reading Series is at it again … offering a space for writers to share new and unpublished work with a sympathetic audience. Look below the picture for the amazing lineup and other details.
Please join us for a pop-up reading in Toronto’s Noonan’s Pub, 141 Danforth. starting at 7:00 p.m. Payment is pass-the-hat with all proceeds going to the authors.
There will be something for everyone. Please look below the picture for a full schedule.
Many thanks to Ron Edding for creating this beautiful image to celebrate the event.
Who’s reading?
7: 00 to 7:30 Introductions and SET 1
Gail Benick
Leah Bobet
Marusya Bociurkiw
Allan Briesmaster
Kadir Buvan
Mini-break
7:35 to 8:00 Set 2
Hardish K. Dhaliwal
Carol Duncan
Terri Favro/Ron Edding
Alison Gadsby
Emily Gillespie
Mini-break
8:05 to 8:30 Set 3
Judy Holm
Salma Hussain
Marcia Johnson
Aparna Kaji Shah
Lesley Krueger
8:30 TO 8:50 LONGER BREAK
8:50 to 9:15 Set 4
Hannah Lee
Brooke Lockyer
Diana Manole
Daniel Perry
Carrie Schiffler
Mini-break
9:20 to 9:50 Set 5
Josée Sigouin
Elana Wolff
Bänoo Zan
Maria Meindl
We’re aware some people will be coming and going during the evening, and that’s why we need to stay on track with the time. Please use the breaks to make entrances and exits.
Accessibility:
Noonan’s pub is at ground level, and washrooms are on the ground floor. For anyone who needs a wheel-chair accessible washroom, three local businesses have partnered with us to offer their facilities. We’re very happy to provide more information at draftreadings at gmail dot com