LGBTQ+ News “My queerness is my superpower.” Nathaniel J Hall speaks to Nigel May for latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast Nigel May has spoken with Nathaniel J Hall – theatre-maker, performer and HIV activist, who works tirelessly to combat HIV stigma – for the latest episode of A Gay Old Time podcast, which shines a spotlight on a person from the LGBTQ+ rainbow to hear their story; one person, one life, one conversati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Television ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Queer As Folk’ writer Russell T Davies to return with Channel 4 LGBTQ+ drama, ‘Tip Toe’ It’s a Sin and Queer As Folk writer Russell T Davies is to reunite with Channel 4 for new drama, Tip Toe, which is set to explore the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community of today. Following the lives of Leo and Clive, who live next door to each other in Manchester, the five-part series, directed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Olly Alexander visits Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon Award-winning singer, songwriter and BAFTA-nominated actor Olly Alexander interrupted a busy schedule on Saturday, February 8 to visit Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. Having launched his debut solo album Polari the day before, Olly met with a number of staff and service users at the Be By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Russell T Davies to headline mainstage panel at National Student Pride Next month, Russell T Davies – writer of Queer As Folk, It’s A Sin and Doctor Who – will swap scriptwriting for stage as he headlines the conversation on LGBTQ+ representation in TV and film at National Student Pride. The panel, hosted by Cliff Joannou and in collaboration with Attitude magazine, wi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV ‘Playing it safe’ – actors Nathaniel Hall and Joseph Mendez team up with Do It London for Sexual Health Week As the theme of this year’s Sexual Health Week is ‘playing it safe’, Joseph and Nathaniel will use their social media platforms to help raise awareness of the four sure ways to prevent HIV and stay safe with regular HIV testing, use of condoms and PrEP, and being Undetectable = Untransmissible (U=U) By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer I Am season two to launch on October 1 with SJ Watson, Dave Lynn and Nathaniel J Hall Season two of hit podcast Queer I Am, which celebrates queer artists and queer allies, is to go live on October 1 with interviews with 17 incredible guests, including: writer SJ Watson, legendary drag artist and performer Dave Lynn and It’s A Sin cast member Nathaniel J Hall. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News ‘Hear the People Sing’ – THT fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Thursday, August 18 London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern has announced a special night of musical theatre with Jill Nalder, The WestEnders and drag superstar Lola Lasagne on Thursday, August 18. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Sussex Beacon patron, Jill Nalder, to walk BAFTA red carpet “We would like to wish Jill and the entire cast of It’s A Sin every success at the BAFTAs on Sunday.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Leading HIV organisations urge government to increase funding 35 of the UK’s leading HIV organisations have urged the government to increase HIV funding and achieve zero new cases by 2030. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Sam Smith, Elliot Page and Harry Styles lead British LGBT Awards shortlist Dozens of LGBTQ+ celebrities, allies and queer TV shows have been nominated for the upcoming British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Arts Constellations: Russell and Omari Span Universes “A love of honey could make all the difference “ By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Arts Queer As Folk: New US Reboot Ordered Unapologetic Queer Stories on TV By Paul Wright • 2 min read
