Arts BOOK REVIEW: The scientific secrets of Doctor Who This book made me laugh and think, and explains some difficult and abstract scientific ideas without insulting the intelligence of the LGBT Whoovian reader. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: All you need is Love Collins adapts her fun style which is a cross between Quentin Blake and Dr Seuss to the various ways that families interact and grow. Collins adds humour and some subtle insight and some knowing experience to this book to make it a pleasure to read for both younger readers and adults. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: SpaceCraft by John McCullough John McCullough’s first collection of poems, The Frost Fairs, won the Polari First Book Prize and captivated many readers immediately with his delicate, comprehensive and utterly deceptive and subtle use of words to capture the momentum of love in our lives. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘London to Brighton’ featuring fine LGBT choirs from London and Brighton Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and London Gay Men’s Chorus join forces to celebrate Brighton Pride in style. The two largest gay men’s choirs in the country will perform their concert, London To Brighton on Friday, August 5 at All Saints Church in Hove. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts LETTER TO EDITOR: Legally Blonde – Food for thought? I went to see the Brighton Youth Theatre Group’s production of Legally Blonde last night following the glowing review that G-Scene gave it, but I came away very disappointed. Whilst the performers worked very hard to bring this rather embarrassing piece of theatrical froth to life, I came away very By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Tonight: ‘Songs Without Borders’ with the Rainbow Chorus Following their critically acclaimed sell-out Christmas Show, Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus present their latest summer concert, Songs Without Borders. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Legendary DJ Jon Pleased Wimmin returns DJ Jon Of The Pleased Wimmin (aka Jon Cooper) returns to the decks to play the Eagle Nightclub in South London’s Kennington tomorrow evening, Saturday June 25. The event marks the start of a hectic schedule, for the legendary DJ which will take in a number of nights around the UK together with his h By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts London Gay Men’s Chorus release charity single for Orlando victims London Gay Men’s Chorus (LGMC) today release their version of Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water. Proceeds from the sale of the charity single will be split equally between the Orlando Victims Fund, organised by Equality Florida and Galop, a London based charity that works to reduce LGB By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: THE POETRY LIBRARY: Queer Poets on Teaching Local poet joins panel of three other queer poets to discuss how identity and politics shapes their work. Polish-born, Brighton based poet Maria Jastrzebska whose latest book is a selection of her poems translated into Polish and published in a dual language collection The Cedars of Walpole Park pub By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: All Male HMS Pinafore@Theatre Royal For something so very gay it’s played utterly straight . It’s a parody of a parody of a parody, a Klien bottle of cleverness and shines with its love of the medium. It’s just the Queers who are getting the skewing this time round and that, my fellow benders, makes it all the more fun. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Pam Ann exclusive Brighton Pride warm-up show, BUCKLE UP BITCHES! Make sure your seat backs are in their full upright position and your seat belt is correctly fastened. Turn your inflight devices to entertainment mode as Brighton welcomes international comedy star Pam Ann for her exclusive Pride warm-up show, BUCKLE UP BITCHES. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Alesha Dixon to headline Pride in London Alesha Dixon will headline the main Trafalgar Square stage at Pride in London, on Saturday, June 25. The Britain’s Got Talent judge will be joining Jake Quickenden, Seann Miley Moore, Sinitta and La Voix among many others. By Besi • 1 min read