Culture Review: This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre First things first: if you are in London June/July to use playwright Harrison David Rivers’ language, you need to get your cute butt down to the Soho Theatre and see This Bitter Earth. Actually, if you are anywhere in the UK or abroad and visiting London, then you need By Brian Butler • 2 min read
News Rural Prides "help break down invisible barriers” The chair of Pride in Gloucestershire says connecting with LGBTQ+ individuals in rural areas, such as Cheltenham, Cirencester, Cinderford and Tewkesbury, is vital to combating isolation. Since its inception in 2006, the organisation has expanded its reach beyond Gloucester, launching events in smaller towns and villages starting in 2019. This By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Grindr research finds Brits in the dark on queer history Brits are in the dark on queer history, according to research conducted by gay hook-up app Grindr, which has launched its content series, Daddy Lessons, to engage Brits on queer history. With a focus on Alan Turing, Lesbians & Gays Support The Miners, and Sea Queens in the 1960s, Daddy By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Boy George slams JK Rowling over trans rights dispute Boy George stood firm for trans rights during his appearance on Lorraine yesterday, when he addressed his escalating feud with Harry Potter author and Queen TERF JK Rowling. The Culture Club frontman delivered a pointed message live on air, calling Rowling “very disappointing” and mocking her with a sarcastic wave, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture A Gloriously Guilty Pleasure: Cruel Intentions Brings '90s Heat to Theatre Royal Now! that's not what I'd call a musical, but Cruel Intentions is a gloriously guilty pleasure that succeeds despite itself By Eric Page • 3 min read
Community Corner New gays on the block, The Social Gays, to host 'Our First Mixer' at R-Bar on 28 July New gays on the block, The Social Gays, will be hosting ‘Our First Mixer’ at R-Bar in Brighton on 28 July. The event promises to be a relaxed and welcoming evening for gay men to connect, chat, and build genuine community. They say: “Whether you’re new to the area By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Ve’ondre Mitchell News "Done with the dolls, for the dolls". FINESSE campaign offers defiant lens into the trans experience LGBTQ-founded US fashion brand FINESSE has just launched the first chapter of its new campaign, READ ALL ABOUT IT, a four-part satirical series created entirely by an all-queer creative team. The campaign delivers an unapologetic, striking response to the wave of anti-trans legislation introduced over the past year - from By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Chesil Youth Pride returns to Weymouth with 'We Are Family' theme Chesil Youth Pride returns to Weymouth for its third consecutive year on 28 June, with a renewed commitment to celebrating and supporting LGBTQ+ young people across Weymouth, Portland and the wider Dorset area. This year’s theme, We Are Family, highlights the importance of unity, inclusion, and mutual support among By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News South London doctor suspended for homophobic slur against junior colleague due to rainbow lanyard Dr Satnam Lidder, formerly a consultant at King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill, has been suspended for six months following a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) ruling. The tribunal found that in January 2021, Dr Lidder made a homophobic remark to a junior colleague, saying he “looked bent” due By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News "An emotional day." LGBTQ+ veterans view UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel for the first time Veterans have expressed deep emotion after viewing the UK’s first national memorial for LGBTQ+ military personnel, currently being crafted at Holkham Forge in Norfolk. The bronze sculpture, Crumpled Letter, will be installed at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire this August. The memorial was recommended by a review into By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Brandon Flynn cast as James Dean in new film exploring iconic actor's alleged gay romance Brandon Flynn, best known for his role as Justin Foley in 13 Reasons Why, has been cast as James Dean in a bold new biopic, Willie & Jimmy Dean, which will explore the actor’s alleged gay romance. Unlike traditional biopics, this film won’t follow Dean’s life from By Graham Robson • 2 min read
There was a small turnout at Hetero Awesome Fest in Boise, Idaho News Musician disrupts sparsely attended “Straight Pride” event with pro-trans performance A flop “straight pride” event in Boise, Idaho, was unexpectedly interrupted when a local musician used his stage time to deliver a powerful message in support of trans youth. The event, called the 'Hetero Awesome Festival', took place 20-21 June and was organised by bar owner Mark Fitzpatrick. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
