Culture Ncuti Gatwa to star as Christopher Marlowe in 'Born With Teeth' Queer actor Ncuti Gatwa is to star as Christopher Marlowe in Born With Teeth, Liz Duffy Adams' “sexy and sharp” reimagining of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time, which will be playing at Wyndham's Theatre in London this summer. The production, which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Gay Men's Chorus - pic by Nick Ford Photography Culture "A celebration of music across borders." Tickets now on sale for 'Euro Party' - Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus' Pride Show with international choruses For one night only, on Saturday, 26 July, the fabulous boys of the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (BrightonGMC) will take to the stage at the brand-new Cairns Theatre with international friends the Barcelona Gay Men’s Chorus, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus and Philhomoniker Schwuler Chor München. This By Graham Robson • 2 min read
E-J Scott photo courtesy of Holly Revell Culture New exhibition from Cardion Arts and Museum of Transology Cardion Arts, a not-for-profit organisation that champions LGBTQ+ artists, has announced a new exhibition in partnership with the Museum of Transology, which has been collecting objects and stories from trans, non-binary and intersex communities for over a decade. Talisman is a group exhibition of LGBTQ+ artists, curated by Gemma Rolls-Bentley By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Culture Jonathan Bailey had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood Jonathan Bailey, who will soon be starring in blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth, says he’s had to “unlearn the idea of feeling limited” as a gay actor in Hollywood. The 37-year-old star, known for his roles in Bridgerton and the Wicked films, has faced significant challenges in the entertainment industry By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture ★★★★★ Boys from the Black Stuff: A Masterclass in Masculine Vulnerability There's something profoundly queer about watching heterosexual masculinity stripped bare By Eric Page • 4 min read
Culture Studio55, an exciting new dance music duo comprising Osaro and DJ Josh Sharp, set to debut new track at this year’s Brighton Bear Weekend Studio55, an exciting new dance music duo comprising Osaro, a performer known for his commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and DJ Josh Sharp, who produces and presents the HIV Hour radio show, are set to debut THE MUSIC at this year’s Brighton Bear Weekend. The track will officially be By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Photo by Ralf Knüfer / Unsplash Europe Beats in the Underground: How Berlin is using techno and art to reclaim its U-Bahn stations Berlin is turning to techno and art to make its U-Bahn stations safer — not with more police, but with beats, art and light. It’s a bold, very Berlin move, rooted in the city’s queer spirit and belief that culture can build community where fear once lingered. By Leslie Clarke • 4 min read
Culture Nick Frost to star alongside trans comedian Jordan Gray in new comedy Transaction Nick Frost, who drew controversy when he was cast in HBO’s forthcoming Harry Potter series, is to star in new trans comedy, Transaction, which features a trans lead. Transaction centres on Liv (played by Jordan Gray), a self-described “transgender egomaniac” who causes nightly chaos during her supermarket shift. Gray, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Culture Queer Britain launches new exhibition - 20 Years of UK Black Pride Queer Britain, the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, has announced a new exhibition celebrating 20 Years of UK Black Pride at the museum in Granary Square, Kings Cross. Curated in collaboration with UK Black Pride and their founder Phyll Opoku- Gyimah (Lady Phyll), this exhibition, which runs till By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture Will Young reflects on coming out and the progress of LGBTQ+ rights Will Young has paid tribute to the trailblazers who fought for LGBTQ+ rights, while reflecting on his own journey since coming out. The 46-year-old singer rose to fame in 2002 after winning Pop Idol, launching a successful music career with his debut single Anything Is Possible / Evergreen, which became the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Culture London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on upcoming single 'My Place In This World' Trinidad-born, London-based pop artist Rhian! digs deep on his upcoming single My Place In This World, a song about not fitting into the norms of society and finding the inner strength to persevere and survive. His previous single, the tech-house banger I Need Somebody, was well received by DJs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Billy Porter. Pic credit - Elliott Franks Culture BILLY PORTER speaks -'To be black and gay in the USA is a death warrant.' The recipient of three Emmys, a Grammy and three Tonys, he is currently making his London directorial debut staging This Bitter Earth by Harrison David Rivers. By Brian Butler • 4 min read
