Arts

PREVIEW: Ali Macfarlan’s Pre-Pride Comedy Carnival

This year Dr Brightons has seven fabulous acts, for their Pre Pride Comedy Carnival, including some rapidly rising LGBT+ comedy stars.

Featuring Russell David Arathoon, the winner of Hastings Festival Fringe and Comedy Store Gong Show finalist and headliner, Victoria Howden #LesbolandTheMusical.

An unmissable line-up of comics hosted by MC extraordinaire Ali Macfarlan.

Full line-up:

♦ Lisanne Fridsma

♦ Ben Robson

♦ Russell Arathoon

♦ Deborah Lennard

♦ Dom Patmore

♦ Katherine Atkinson

♦ Victoria Howden

♦ Roxy Bourdillon

Event: Ali Macfarlan’s Pre-Pride Comedy Carnival

Where: Dr Brighton, 16-17 King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 1NE

When: Wednesday, August 2

Time: Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm – 10pm

Cost: £5 all proceeds to the Rainbow Fund.

The Rainbow Fund make grants to LGBT+/HIV organisations who deliver effective front line services to LGBT+people in the City of Brighton and Hove

Murder of gay porn star Billy London solved 35 years later with help from documentary director

A 35-year-old cold case involving the gruesome murder of gay porn actor Billy London has finally been solved, thanks to the meticulous work of filmmaker Rachel Mason, whose new documentary unearthed crucial evidence long overlooked by investigators. The case, described for decades as the “gay Black Dahlia” due to its

X Factor winner Matt Terry claims his look was ‘too gay’ for live shows

X Factor winner Matt Terry has spoken out about a distressing incident during his time on the ITV talent show, revealing he was once told he looked “too gay” while preparing for a live broadcast. Terry, who won the thirteenth series in 2016, shared the experience during an appearance on

Cynthia Erivo, Kate Nash and Andrew Scott make Rainbow Honours shortlist

Cynthia Erivo, Sade, David Tennant, Kate Nash and Andrew Scott are among the names on the newly announced shortlist for the Rainbow Honours 2026, celebrating individuals, organisations and cultural moments advancing LGBTQ+ equality across the UK and beyond. The prestigious awards celebrate the celebrities, charities, businesses and community leaders making

PREVIEW: Ali Macfarlan’s Pre-Pride Comedy Carnival

This year Dr Brightons has seven fabulous acts, for their Pre Pride Comedy Carnival, including some rapidly rising LGBT+ comedy stars.

Read next

Murder of gay porn star Billy London solved 35 years later with help from documentary director

X Factor winner Matt Terry claims his look was ‘too gay’ for live shows

Cynthia Erivo, Kate Nash and Andrew Scott make Rainbow Honours shortlist

Comments ()

This year Dr Brightons has seven fabulous acts, for their Pre Pride Comedy Carnival, including some rapidly rising LGBT+ comedy stars.

Support independent LGBTQ+ journalism

Read next

Comments ( )

Comments ()