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MAISIE TROLLETE / DAVID RAVEN: A personal tribute by Paul Kemp from Brighton & Hove Pride

MAISIE TROLLETE / DAVID RAVEN: A personal tribute by Paul Kemp from Brighton & Hove Pride

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has been the mainstay at Brighton Pride for as long as I can remember, participated in the Pride community parade and entertained in the Cabaret Tent at Preston Park. David’s passing has stirred fond memories of my own personal journey of growing up in Brighton, Davi

Funeral of David Raven (Maisie Trollette) to be held on Thursday, April 3

Funeral of David Raven (Maisie Trollette) to be held on Thursday, April 3

The funeral of the drag artiste David Raven (Maisie Trollette), who sadly passed away on March 12, will be held on Thursday, April 3 at St Mary’s Church in Kemptown, Brighton. People wanting to attend are asked to meet at Legends nightclub on Marine Parade for 9.30am wearing ‘anything but black’. Du

OBITUARY: David Raven aka Maisie Trollette (1933 – 2025)

OBITUARY: David Raven aka Maisie Trollette (1933 – 2025)

“An institution, a legend, and yes, drag royalty.”

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has passed away at the age of 91

David Raven aka Maisie Trollette has passed away at the age of 91

Brighton celebrity and star of the cabaret world David Raven, otherwise known by his drag persona Maisie Trollette, has passed away at the age of 91. During his long and distinguished career David performed in cabaret throughout the length and breadth of the UK, as well as many guest appearances abr

National treasure Maisie Trollette celebrates 91st birthday

National treasure Maisie Trollette celebrates 91st birthday

Scene wishes national treasure David Raven aka Maisie Trollette a very happy 91st birthday today, with a peek back at an interview given to Brian Butler. It’s difficult to think of another drag artiste who can, in the space of an hour or so chatting in his garden flat in Kemptown, get ballet star Ru

The Sussex Beacon unveils window display to honour 90th birthday of David Raven aka Maisie Trollette

The Sussex Beacon unveils window display to honour 90th birthday of David Raven aka Maisie Trollette

There was great excitement in St James’s Street last Thursday afternoon, when local charity the Sussex Beacon’s shop window was transformed into a birthday present, bearing a stunning, large bow.

‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund

‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund

The concert, organised to celebrate David Raven’s (aka Maisie Trollette) 90th Birthday, at the Brighton Dome on Sunday, July 23 raised £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations as grants.

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