Arts BOOK REVIEW: Aphra Behn: A Secret Life by Janet Todd This book look at the astonishing life, work and history of Aphra Behn: 17th century dramatist, poet, novelist, political propagandist, bisexual writer, and spy. Behn, a spy, was the first professional woman writer. The most prolific dramatist of her age, innovative novelist, translator, lyrical an By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts Men must stop behaving badly Men should start behaving themselves was the message from University of Brighton honorary doctorate Paris Lees, who has become the first openly transgender person to feature in the British Vogue magazine. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts Pride comes to Worthing! Worthing is set to host its first Pride on Saturday, July 14, 2018, organised by local events company Vivacious Events. This is the first time the town will host such a high profile LGBT+ event and organisers expect to attract a significant number of visitors to the area and promise the event will b By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Holiday On Ice – Time @Brighton Centre Following last years production BELIEVE, choreographed by Olympic champion Christoper Dean, this year’s creative director and choreographer David Liu continues to move the choreography away from traditional straight lines, such a trademark of Holiday on Ice productions over the years, and creates a By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Council set to freeze library charges City councillors are set to vote in favour of freezing library charges for next year. Despite the council having to make savings of £23 million over the next two years, all fees and charges, including concessions, in the council’s 14 libraries will be held at this year’s prices. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Out and proud: a call to arms – African activist releases debut dance track LGBTQ + activist and newcomer to the dance scene, Hunter releases debut single. The Tanzanian born artist released his Gay anthem So Gay, at the end of November, via YouTube. By Ray A-J • 1 min read
Arts ‘Beyond the Binaries’ final call for Winter Pride art submissions Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, Winter Pride UK, in partnership with Emerald Life and The House of St Barnabas, is looking for artists to submit their work for its latest Winter Pride Art Awards, Beyond the Binaries. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Hilda and Virginia by Maureen Duffy The Scandal Season: Hilda and Virginia by Maureen Duffy; a world premiere directed by Natasha Rickman, starring Sarah Crowden. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Walking in the air? More like dancing Explore the snowy scene of a Christmas classic reimagined, through the voice of Velma Celli. Chord. Then twinklingly melancholy piano notes. The intro to a, dare I say it, Twilight film complete with sweeping camera shots of a desolate snowy landscape rushes into your conscious. By Ray A-J • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Hundred Watt Club – 80’s night! Join Hundred Watt Club for a burlesque and cabaret celebration of the 80s: a decade of decadence, Dirty Dancing and very silly hair! By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Let it snow – Actually Gay Men’s Chorus The marvellous fact about LGBT+ choirs in Brighton and Hove, is that they are all unique and bring special elements of their own to each of their concerts. Some are community based, some are theatrical, others are mixed sex, gospel based, pop influenced or just simply people coming together to enjoy By Carole Todd • 2 min read
Arts COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets for Holiday on Ice at Brighton Centre Holiday on Ice returns to the Brighton Centre on Friday, January 5, with a brand new show, TIME, celebrating ‘the best and most memorable times of our lives’! Holiday on Ice, has been running for over 73 years, and this new production, TIME, is directed and choreographed by David Liu, renowned for h By Contributor • 2 min read
