Sarah Irvine and The New Mothers' Writing Circle Present:The Motherhood Set

Co-hosted by Australian songwriter Sarah Irvine in partnership with The New Mothers’ Writing Circle, this afternoon performance brings together live music and intimate readings exploring the raw, shifting terrain of early motherhood.

Alumni of The New Mothers’ Writing Circle, founded and directed by award-winning writer & creative producer Catrin Kemp, will share excerpts from their writing — honest, finely observed reflections on birth, identity, love, loss, and the quiet transformations that shape the earliest days of parenthood. Their words unfold alongside new music from Australian-born, Edinburgh-based musician Sarah Irvine, who will perform selections from her forthcoming 2026 release, supported by Creative Scotland. Written in the tender intervals of raising her two-year-old, Irvine’s songs offer a deeply personal, lyrical counterpoint to the readings — inviting audiences of all backgrounds into a universal story of change, vulnerability and becoming.

This event is LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcomes anyone curious about the creative and emotional landscape of early parenthood. Though not specifically designed for children, babies and young children are warmly welcome, and the environment will be gentle in volume to ensure comfort for little ears.

Photo credits : Nicky Murray and Gabrielle Ginns

Doors Open at 1:45pm for a 2pm performance start.

There will be around 40 minutes of readings and 40 minutes of music.

There will be both seated and floor space available for flexibility and ease.

Please purchase a child ticket if your child will need a seat of their own.

The Glad Cafe is an accessible and family friendly space. Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet. Breastfeeding is welcome here. Children under 12 must be supervised at all times.

There is limited space to park your own bike in the venue and nextbike bike hire bays on Kilmarnock Road.

Our closest train station is Crossmyloof Station (0.3miles distance).

First Bus run services to Pollokshaws Road, directly outside the Glad Cafe: 3, 4, 29, 38, 57, 103.

Taxi’s are able to pick-up/drop off directly outside the Glad Cafe. The nearest taxi rank is across the road outside the Langside Halls (0.1 miles distance).

There are single yellow lines and some pay and display parking bays located outside the Glad Cafe.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Glad Cafe CIC, 1006A Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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