Arts Following rave reviews, ‘The Strange Case of Dr Dillon’ returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only Following rave reviews, The Strange Case of Dr Dillon returns to the stage in Brighton next week for one night only. Set between the 1920s and the 1960s, the play follows Dr Michael Dillon’s journey as the first trans man to undergo medical transition. In a society far less understanding of transiti By Brian Butler • 1 min read
News Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, purchases Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, has purchased Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Entrepreneur Willingham, whose company Nightcap “was created to acquire and organically grow hospitality brands and venues that create vibrant, unforgettable guest experiences by b By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News “Thank you so much for your generosity!” Allsorts Youth Project thanks supporters after £520 was raised from its 12 Days of Allsorts festive campaign Allsorts Youth Project, the Brighton-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, has thanked supporters for their generosity after £520 was raised from its 12 Days of Allsorts festive campaign. All money raised will go towards continuing to support LBTQ+ young people and their parents/carers across Sussex. Allsorts By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Brighton Alternative Panto – ‘Jack Stripped Back’ In the magical silly world that is Pantoland, all things are possible. A cow can talk and sing, men can pretend to be women and girls; there can be a fairy of the garden and a grown man with his handy chopper can convince us he’s 18 and a virgin – oh yes he can! […] By Brian Butler • 3 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus becomes new charity partner for Komedia’s ‘Down the Hatch’ comedy night Komedia has teamed up with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, the biggest gay men’s chorus in UK outside of London, to raise funds and awareness at Komedia’s monthly night of queer and alternative comedy Down the Hatch. The venue will be collecting donations at checkout on their website which will be donate By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Joe Wilkinson announced as race starter of the Brighton Half Marathon, which is the main fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon Brighton Half Marathon, the annual fundraiser for local HIV charity Sussex Beacon, has revealed that comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson will be the official race starter of the main race. This year’s event will be held on the first weekend in March from its new home on Hove Lawns, with the Youth Races By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton Seagals FC up for two prestigious Football V Homophobia awards Brighton Seagals FC, an inclusive football club for women, non-binary and trans people in Brighton & Hove, has made the shortlist of this year’s Football V Homophobia awards, which recognises achievements in LGBTQ+ inclusion from across the global game. The 2025 edition, which is being sponsored by By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Dine With The Stars, featuring a glittering line-up of top talent at your table, to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Dine With The Stars, a gala charity dinner in aid of local HIV charity Lunch Positive, will take place in the Paganini Ballroom of the Old Ship Hotel, Brighton on Thursday, March 20 from 7.30pm – midnight. Dine with your favourite star of the Brighton cabaret scene, or let the organisers choose for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
i360 News Brighton & Hove City Council agrees to write off £51million debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet members have agreed to write off debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. At meeting on Thursday, January 23, Cabinet members agreed to recommendations to release the council’s security on its £51million loan debt and rolled-up interes By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Out & About Subline returns in February for Valentine’s Weekender in aid of Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton’s kinkiest club Subline returns Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 for a Valentine’s Weekender in aid of sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust. Brighton Fetish Week invites you to Subline’s Hanky Party on the Friday for what could be described as a sort of traffic light p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard gives thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents for helping give the charity’s client rooms a makeover Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has given thanks to Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, a local gay-inclusive rugby team, for helping give the charity’s client rooms a much-needed makeover. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents said: “We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back to our local community, thank By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News HAVE YOUR SAY: Help protect Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ venues Brighton & Hove‘s vibrant LGBTQ+ venues are more than just pubs and clubs – they’re essential cultural spaces that provide safe havens, foster community connections, and preserve our city’s proud queer heritage. The current licensing policy consultation presents a crucial opportunity for our LGBTQ+ By Contributor • 1 min read
