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REVIEW: No Fit State – ‘Sabotage’ at The Level, Brighton
So alive, so vibrant, so utterly unforgettable.
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“Like most little gay boys, making people laugh was an escape.” Danny Beard to bring ‘Straight Expectations’ to Brighton Komedia in September
Drag performer Danny Beard can trace their stage persona back to the outrageous, flamboyant Leigh Bowery, friend of Boy George, who delighted and shocked audiences in Soho and New York in the 1980s. And now they’re bringing their UK touring show Straight Expectations to Brighton’s Komedia in Septemb
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Lorraine Le-Blanc Davis, centre manager for BN1 Arts Centre in Brighton, awarded £35,600 to run Community Arts Programme for marginalised groups in Brighton
Lorraine Le-Blanc Davis, centre manager for BN1 Arts Centre in Brighton, has been awarded £35,600 through Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants to run a Community Arts Programme for marginalised groups in Brighton. The award will be used to develop a sustainable, inclusive arts space reflecti
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BOOK REVIEW: ‘DeadEndia Volume 3: Divine Order’ by Hamish Steele
DeadEndia is more than just a fantastic graphic novel – it’s a cultural touchstone that pushes the boundaries of queer representation in media. Steele has created a work that will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of LGBTQ artists and storytellers to share their own unique voices with the world.
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BOOK REVIEW: Freakslaw by Jane Flett
Freakslaw is an candyfloss tinged exploration of the concept of chosen family. In a world that often feels alienating and hostile, the characters in Flett’s novel find solace and support and redemption within this makeshift community.
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New play to launch a prize in honour of drag star and community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason)
Pic by Chris Jepson Photography Latest TV’s Andrew Kay has created a new play, John and Thomas, to launch a prize in honour of drag star Jason Sutton aka Miss Jason, whose untimely death shocked the Brighton and London gay scene. Andrew wrote a previous play, Morning Glory, specifically for Jason an
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REVIEW: The 39 Steps @ Theatre Royal Brighton
The 39 Steps is a production that honors the legacy of Hitchcock and reimagines it with a joyous, irreverent spirit.
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Dive into the Depths of Emotion: A new exhibition by Brighton Artists By The Sea
Check out the mesmerizing abstract seascapes of Shanni Collins. Collins, a celebrated lesbian painter, who infuses her pieces with profound emotional resonance, capturing the ethereal beauty and tumultuous spirit of the sea
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INTERVIEW: Alison Child and illustrator Shanni Collins on their new collaboration
Local author Alison Child and artist Shanni Collins talk about the story behind the story of their new book “Gwen & Norah, Stoll & Moss: A story of music and love”
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REVIEW: Resound Male Voices @ Chapel Royal
Resound Male Voices are not a ‘belt it out, blood and guts’ choir, so the 18th century intimacy of Brighton’s Chapel Royal was a perfect sounding board for their summer concert of delights and surprises. Under the direction of Sam Barton, the 11-strong group were just that – strong – with lots of so
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Judy: I’m Still Here- A musical celebration
Brian Butler thinks another star has been born
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BOOK REVIEW: Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’
Let Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ take you on a journey you won’t soon forget. This is one flight where you’ll want to savor every moment, from the thrilling takeoff to the heartfelt landing.