A book launch featuring a reading from the author and select performances from Roza Nebula, Leo Hermitt, Hamish Rush, & Aisling Davis.

We extend a hearty invitation to join us for an evening to celebrate the publication of

THE ACTOR

A novella by

BLAIR JAMES

Published on Thursday 5th November 2026 by Death of Workers Whilst Building Skyscrapers Press

Pre-Order Your Copy Now – Available to purchase alongside your free ticket to the event for collection on the night or at https://www.deathofworkerswhilstbuildingskyscrapers.com/product-page/the-actor-blair-james (https://www.deathofworkerswhilstbuildingskyscrapers.com/product-page/the-actor-blair-james)

A BOOK LAUNCH FEATURING A READING FROM THE NOVELLA BY THE AUTHOR, ACCOMPANIED BY SELECT READINGS & PERFORMANCES FROM:

ROZA NEBULA

LEO HERMITT

HAMISH RUSH

& AISLING DAVIS

The event will begin at 7pm with a complimentary baby Guinness for those who arrive early doors.

Every guest will receive a bespoke hand-made booklet as a souvenir.

Performances will begin from 7:50pm, ending at around 9pm with complimentary sparklers outside to commemorate Guy Fawkes, after which guests will be free to abscond but invited either way to join for unofficial drinks in the bar.

Roza Nebula is a songwriter and musician who previously played stringed instruments with Manchester bands such as Yossarians, Bingo Harry, Johnny Sly, and will be playing with Capsule, The Lobe, and Salford Symphony Orchestra in the next year.

Listen to Roza’s music here:

​​https://rozaviolet.bandcamp.com (https://rozaviolet.bandcamp.com)

Leo Hermitt is a Manchester musician, poet and artist. Leo will share words, diary extracts and poems describing transformation: Is It A Window?

Find out more about Leo’s work here:

https://leohermitt.com (https://leohermitt.com)

Hamish Rush is a writer and actor from Salford. He is the author of poetry pamphlets Scale Heavenly (Pariah Press), tramsient (Team Trident Press), and has had short form work published by Tar Press. He has most recently worked again with Pariah Press on SLIME (glue), a commissioned piece published for the ICA’s Glue Book Fair in September.

Find Hamish’s recent releases here:

https://teamtrident.bigcartel.com/product/tramsient (https://teamtrident.bigcartel.com/product/tramsient)https://www.pariahpress.com/product-page/slimeglue (https://www.pariahpress.com/product-page/slimeglue)

Aisling Davis is a multi-instrumentalist, artist, and writer from West Yorkshire. Through sound, sculpture, and installation she navigates history, marine biology, architecture, and underwater archaeology. As ‘Inland Taipan’, ‘Lawyr’, and under the name ‘Thalia Styx’ she has exhibited her work internationally, recorded at Abbey Road, composed for film, and written for orchestra.

Learn more about Aisling's work here:

https://www.aislingdavis.com (https://www.aislingdavis.com)

THE ACTOR will be available to purchase on the night, alongside additional titles from Death of Workers Whilst Building Skyscrapers Press, Pariah Press, and Team Trident Press, as well as respective wares from the performers.

Please book your free ticket so that we can get an idea of numbers – if you do not book a ticket we cannot guarantee your souvenir booklet! (We need to know how many to print). If you book and then find that you can no longer make it for any reason, please cancel your ticket or let us know so that we can get an accurate sense of attendees - thank you in advance!

Pre-order your copy of THE ACTOR with your ticket to avoid disappointment should we run out on the night. All pre-ordered copies will be reserved and available for you to collect at the event.

We look forward to revelling in merriment with you! Until then…

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