BBC release 70’s archive featuring revolutionary Trans programme An archive release from the BBC includes a ground-breaking programme in which a group of Trans women activists were given complete editorial control over the content of the broadcast providing they remained within the law. By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
Festival REVIEW: Adam@Theatre Royal Brighton Making its English premier at this year’s Brighton Festival, National Theatre of Scotland’s Adam tells the deeply moving story of a young Egyptian man who feels his soul is trapped within the body of a woman. By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
FOOD & DRINK REVIEW: Cosmic Pizza @The West Hill Tavern If you love your pizza Neapolitan style but with a modern twist, you can add another destination to your foodie bucket list with the arrival of Cosmic Pizza Co, an exciting new venture from the people at The West Hill Tavern. By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Warhorse @Brighton Centre It’s close to two years to the day since the exciting announcement was made that the acclaimed National Theatre production of Warhorse would be coming to Brighton for a two week run – part of a prestigious tour of just a handful of lucky UK cities. By Paul Gustafson • 3 min read
In The South BLAGSS celebrates 21 year anniversary in 2018 This year BLAGSS celebrate its 21 year anniversary with a number of events throughout the year, starting with the annual Ten Pin Bowling Extravaganza on Wednesday, February 28. By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBT+ and BAME works prominent in London Short Film Festival London Short Film Festival (LSFF) announces its full 2018 programme, screening over 500 UK and international short films over 10 days, from January 12-21, 2018. Now in its 15th year, LSFF is an established and important addition to the film calendar, bringing inclusive and ground-breaking film-makin By Paul Gustafson • 3 min read
Arts THEATRE REVIEW: The Best Man @Theatre Royal After making its UK premier at Theatre Royal Windsor earlier this month, Gore Vidal’s 1960 political satire, The Best Man, has landed at Brighton’s Theatre Royal on the second leg of its UK tour. The plot revolves around the characters and ambitions of two very different fictional politicians vying By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
General News Seafront Officers save swimmer in trouble off Hove beach Brighton and Hove’s Seafront Officers have once again demonstrated their bravery and shown how crucial their role is after rescuing a local resident caught in strong currents last Sunday, September 10. By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
Community News New hope for iconic LGBT+ London venue A group campaigning for the reopening of the Black Cap, the well-known and popular LGBT+ pub and cabaret venue on London’s Camden High Street, has announced that significant progress has been made in returning the iconic venue to the London scene. Members of Black Cap Foundation community campaign g By Paul Gustafson • 3 min read
Community News Independent review publishes damning report on Pride in London 2017 Pride in London’s Independent Community Advisory Board (CAB) has released a highly critical annual report on the 2017 Pride in London events. This year’s report focuses heavily on diversity and intersectionality and raises serious concerns about failings by the current Pride organisers to fully ackn By Paul Gustafson • 5 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove LGBT+ communities to feature on BBC ‘The One Show’ on August 29 Members of Brighton and Hove’s LGBT+ communities are to feature on national TV around the time of Pride in London week, in a piece commemorating and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of male homosexuality. By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
In The South Scottish Football teams up to tackling homophobia In a Scottish first, professional football clubs in all four of the SPFL divisions have teamed up to better include lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people by signing up to the Scottish LGBT Sports Charter. It’s the first time in Scotland that so many clubs have made a commitment to bet By Paul Gustafson • 2 min read
