Culture Harry Clayton-Wright to tour 'Mr Blackpool's Seaside Spectacular' this November Blackpool’s award-winning performance artist and theatre maker Harry Clayton-Wright is taking end of the pier entertainment on the road this November with Mr Blackpool’s Seaside Spectacular, a theatrical performance exploring the past and future of this iconic seaside town through a contemporary, cabaret-infused lens in lurid technicolour and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Trans man denied Gender Recognition Certificate over attempt to conceive A trans man has been denied legal recognition of his gender by the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP) after it ruled that his attempt to conceive a child meant he was not “living as a man”. The decision has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and legal experts, who argue it By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Image Credit Heinrich Brinkmöller-Becker Culture Chaos, Curtains, and Cannibalism: Nature Theatre of Oklahoma's "No President" Tests Every Limit ★★★☆☆ "No President" explores competition, artistic identity, and the absurdities of show business, blending high art and low comedy with a political edge. It's work that refuses to be easily categorised or dismissed, even when it's driving you to distraction. By Eric Page • 4 min read
News Government moves to expedite support for LGBTQ+ veterans LGBTQ+ veterans who were dismissed, discharged or mistreated due to their sexuality while serving in the Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000 will now receive financial support more swiftly, the UK Government has announced. The Ministry of Defence has announced an expansion of the team handling applications, with five additional By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Netflix’s 'Queer Eye' to bow out with tenth and final season Netflix has announced that its beloved makeover series Queer Eye will conclude with its upcoming tenth season, marking the end of an era for the streaming platform’s longest-running unscripted show. Production is already underway in Washington DC, where the Fab Five - Karamo Brown (culture), Antoni Porowski (food), Tan By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Reform UK councillor Mandy Clare to appear in court following arrest at Pride event Mandy Clare, a Reform UK councillor representing Winsford Dene on Cheshire West and Chester Council, is scheduled to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 8 August. This follows her arrest on 28 June at the Winsford Pride event, where she was detained on suspicion of assault and criminal damage. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner This year's official Brighton & Hove Pride dance video to support the trans community Five trans drag artists will headline in this year’s official Brighton & Hove Pride dance video. The brainchild of 201 Dance Company’s Brighton-based artistic director Andrea Walker, the video, which last year had one million social media hits, will strongly support the trans community. And Brighton queers and By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Culture Sugababes drop new summer banger + music video all in one day-we're Shook🫨🫨🫨 One of the UK’s most iconic girl groups has done it again! By Dale Melita • 2 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove to mark Zero HIV Stigma Day on 21 July Brighton & Hove will mark Zero HIV Stigma Day, with a powerful community event aimed at education, solidarity, and action, on Monday, 21 July. Taking place from 1–2pm at Jubilee Square, the event will feature a lively pop-up hosted by Sally Vate, Brighton’s beloved drag queen and performer. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove gears up to celebrate two weeks of Pride With just a couple of weeks to go, Brighton & Hove is preparing to welcome back its iconic Pride celebrations, promising a fortnight of vibrant events, community spirit, and powerful messages of unity and inclusion. This year marks a landmark collaboration between Trans Pride and Brighton Pride, uniting under the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News FA now requires trans men to declare they are ‘Biologically Female’ before they can play The Football Association (FA) has introduced a controversial update to its trans participation policy, requiring trans men who wish to play in male competitions to formally declare that they are “biologically female”. The new rules, which came into effect in June 2025, follow an April ruling by the UK Supreme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Queens Arms Brighton to host Trans Pride Brighton fundraiser - 'Legally Male: The Trans Parody Musical' The Queens Arms Brighton will be raising funds for Trans Pride Brighton on Friday 18, July at 6pm with LEGALLY MALE: The Trans Parody Musical - a trans retelling of the story of Legally Blonde character Elle Woods, but with a trans twist. Adapted by the creative mind of self-proclaimed By Graham Robson • 1 min read
