LGBTQ+ News AI portrait of legendary gay scientist Alan Turing goes up for auction An AI portrait of gay scientist Alan Turing, known for his pioneering work at Bletchley Park during the Second World War, and his arrest for homosexuality and eventual pardon, is expected to fetch up to $180,000 when it is auctioned off at Sotheby’s in New York. The fragmented portrait, created by t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Queer Theatre Highlights: from outrageous drag panto to a rollicking queer western and iconic gay code-breaker Alan Turing Brian Butler looks at New Year queer theatre offerings By Brian Butler • 3 min read
David Kettle Interviews INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about ‘Guilty of Love’, a poignant retelling of Alan Turing’s story, ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre. Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created a musical exploration surrounding the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing, delving into the life of the mathematical genius. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON : Openings and closures, drag addiction and Eurovision Brian Butler looks at a feast of new theatre By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Crystal Balls Brian Butler is overwhelmed by Topsie Redfern’s autobiographical show Crystal Balls By Brian Butler • 2 min read
General News Tennessee progresses ban on LGBTQ+ books Tennessee has progressed a bill to prohibit public schools from using books containing LGBTQ+ themes. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News New £50 note to celebrate Alan Turing announced The Bank of England has today announced its new £50 note, due to enter circulation on June 23, 2021, is to celebrate the work of Alan Turing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Guilty of Love @St Mary’s Church Books, plays and films about the life and death of the brilliant code-breaker Alan Turing are many and varied. This is the second musical on his life which I have seen in recent years , and as it’s 50 years since homosexuality was decriminalised, it’s a timely re-visit to the subject matter. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Alan Turing through his nephew’s eyes Sir John Dermot Turing to speak about the Codebreaker’s life and work. You saw him in The Imitation Game but who was the real man behind the glossy film? By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Portsmouth University marks LGBT History Month University of Portsmouth celebrates LGBT History Month in February with a film festival and a free public lecture. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
