'Language Is A Queer Thing' Uses Poetry And Music To Challenge Social Prejudice At Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026
Words can tell a story, but they can also shape how we see people, reinforce stereotypes and silence experiences that do not fit society’s expectations. At Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026, a performance brought these contradictions to the forefront, using poetry, music and sound to question the labels people inherit and the freedom they have to define themselves. Inside ‘Language…
Language Is A Queer Thing is a performance that uses poetry, music, and sound to challenge social prejudice at Godrej Literature Live! The Mumbai LitFest 2026. The hour-long session, held on October 24 at the Experimental Theatre, featured five performers – cát nguyên, Flo Cornall, Harmeet Singh Rahal, Lizzie Chan, and Tashyana Handy.
Each artist explored themes of identity, gender, sexuality, and belonging, using their art to question the labels and assumptions that people often inherit. The performance opened with a reflection on the power of headlines to shape public perception, followed by discussions on gender, sexuality, and the expectations placed on women.
It also addressed the stereotypes faced by queer Asian men and the pressures faced by women. Through music and rhythm, the performers created an ensemble that showcased how language can influence public opinion, law enforcement, and the way marginalised communities are perceived.
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