Arts BOOK REVIEW: Human, Animal by Seth Insua Human, Animal: A Radiant Exploration of Identity, Connection, and Transformation By Eric Page • 2 min read
Community News Brighton academic launches city’s first dedicated queer therapy hub A Brighton academic – University of Brighton lecturer and researcher Charlotte Wilcox – has launched the city’s first dedicated queer therapy hub to help bridge the gap between traditional psychotherapy and queer-specific support The Queer Therapy Hub, a safe and inclusive space where clients can wo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News OBITUARY: David Raven aka Maisie Trollette (1933 – 2025) “An institution, a legend, and yes, drag royalty.” By Contributor • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Crystal, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, appears in new tongue-in-cheek climate campaign Crystal, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has joined Dylan Bachelet (Great British Bake Off finalist) and Chris Packham (wildlife TV presenter and campaigner) for a new quirky and playful multi-media advertising promotion supporting Friends of the Earth’s latest climate campaign. Launching on Wednesda By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film The 39th BFI Flare queer film festival to open at London’s Southbank on March 19 Lead Pic: Onda Nora The 39th BFI Flare queer film festival opens March 19 on London’s Southbank. There is a whopping total of 34 world premieres and films will represent 41 countries in the 12 days of screenings. Unfortunately you have to be present in London as only a handful of short films will be By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Cabaret David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has passed away at the age of 91 Brighton celebrity and star of the cabaret world David Raven, otherwise known by his drag persona Maisie Trollette, has passed away at the age of 91. During his long and distinguished career David performed in cabaret throughout the length and breadth of the UK, as well as many guest appearances abr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News This Is It!, the oldest gay bar in Wisconsin, which was co-owned by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trixie Mattel, closed its doors for good on March 9 This Is It!, the oldest gay bar in Wisconsin, which was co-owned by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trixie Mattel closed its doors for good on March 9. Founded by June Brehm, who died in 2010, and her son, Joseph Brehm, This Is It! opened in 1968 before being taken over by drag superstar and Wisconsin […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Eastbourne Pride to return this year on Saturday, July 19 Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Hey, hey. Ho, ho! Commonwealth homophobia has got to go!” Commonwealth leaders jeered for anti-LGBTQ+ persecution Leaders from 29 Commonwealth countries that criminalise LGBTQ+ people were met with boos and jeers as they arrived at the Commonwealth’s annual service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 10. Despite violating the human rights provisions of the Commonwealth Charter, they were welcomed by the Churc By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News India Willoughby says “transphobic” gym owner will have to do “undie inspections” after banning trans women Natalee Barnett, founder of a new “terf gym” in South London, has come under fire after banning trans women despite taking donations to open the premises on the basis they would be welcome. When Barnett, 25, first started raising funds for the space in 2021, she indicated her gym, Girls Spot in Wand By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said A trans woman’s prison sentence for ‘insulting’ Jesus must be quashed, Amnesty International has said. On 10 March, a district court in Indonesia found Ratu Thalisa, known online as Ratu Entok, guilty of spreading hate speech against Christianity. The court also ordered her to pay a fine of 100,00 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News ITV News investigation reveals the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community An ITV News investigation has revealed the “devastating impact” of chemsex-related drugs on parts of the LGBTQ+ community, and an “alarming lack” of action in addressing what experts have described as a “silent” crisis. In a new ITVX documentary by ITV News, After the high: Chemsex, beyond the myths By Graham Robson • 2 min read
