Community News Take Courage: LGBTQ+ community needed for new project commemorating queer London of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Duckie, a group of veteran LGBTQ club runners that emerged out London’s Vauxhall a quarter of a century ago, has launched queer history project Take Courage, which is asking those who attended Vauxhall’s gay pubs in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s to share their thoughts on the “heyday” of London’s queer By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Body of “wonderful” trans woman, Natasha Reddington-Romanov, who went missing on September 20, is recovered from the Thames The body of trans woman Natasha Reddington-Romanov, who went missing on September 20, has been recovered from the Thames. Natasha, who was been described as an ‘icon of Soho’, was last seen in the area on Friday, September 20. Her friend, Tracy Kawalik, posted on social media that Natasha hadn’t bee By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Fears for missing transwoman, last seen in Soho on Friday, September 20 The friend of transwoman Natasha Reddington-Romanov, 55, has appealed for information on social media after Natasha went missing in Soho on Friday, September 20. Natasha, who was wearing a white Chanel suit, was last seen leaving walking between Trishas and Bateman Street in Soho on Friday, Septembe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Plans for London’s first LGBTQ+ cinema approved by Southwark Council Plans for what is believed to be London’s first LGBTQ+ cinema have been approved. Simon Burke and Piers Greenlees, who opened the area’s first LGBTQ+ pub, The Rising SE1, in April last year, plan to open The Arzner, comprising a cinema and cocktail bar, which is named after Dorothy Arzner, a pioneer By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions MARILYN – The Exhibition: a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe The UK premiere of MARILYN – The Exhibition will offer a rare and unprecedented glimpse into the private world of Marilyn Monroe when it opens for a limited run at Arches London Bridge this October. From love letters, satin robes and timeless outfits to vintage shoes, make-up and accessories, this m By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Met Police hunting down vandal who painted over Pride flags outside east London train station The Metropolitan Police is hunting down a masked vandal that painted over three Pride flags outside an east London train station in the early hours of Friday, July 19. The vandal, dressed in a green hooded jacket, dark tracksuit bottoms, wore a white face mask to disguise their identity while they p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Travel with Pride: Transport for London advises customers to check before they travel ahead of Pride in London Parade Transport for London (TfL) is advising customers to check before they travel this weekend, as it gears up to celebrate the Pride in London Parade on Saturday, 29 June. Central London will be busier than usual this weekend. The majority of TfL services will be running, but services and stations in ce By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music Janet Jackson adds second London 02 Arena date to European leg of eagerly-anticipated Together Again Tour Due to overwhelming demand, Janet Jackson has added a second London O2 Arena show to her eagerly-anticipated Together Again Tour, taking place on Sunday, 29 September – with special guest Wyclef Jean. The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee extended her sold out tour t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Out for Sport Festival: London’s first ever LGBTQ+ sports festival to launch on Sunday. June 16 London’s first ever LGBTQ+ sports festival is to launch at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre on Sunday, June 16. The 2024 Out for Sport Festival aims to break down barriers to sports participation with approximately 20 LGBTQ+ inclusive sports clubs, which represent a wide range for sporting dis By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Pride and Prejudice: A Celebration of Queer History to bring to light hidden histories and share stories of love and connection, prejudice & hardship in the Docks, London and beyond Ahead of the UK’s biggest Pride event in London this June, the Museum of London Docklands will host a weekend of talks and tours to explore the history, contribution, and experiences of London’s LGBTQ+ community. From queer pirate adventures to Lesbian east London squats, monarchs to Molly Houses, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New show at Camden People’s Theatre to revive the vital yet overlooked history of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre Camden People’s Theatre (CPT) in partnership with MIRRORBALL present GRILLS, a theatre production and interactive installation reviving the vital yet overlooked history of the ground-breaking work – and bringing to life the pioneering spirit – of the UK’s only dedicated lesbian centre. The Camden L By Contributor • 4 min read
LGBT History Month Free Queer History Tours of the capital to explore the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London Join tour guides London With a Local for a FREE Queer and LGBT+ History Tour of the capital, which explores the vast and complex history of LGBTQ+ life in London, with stories of iconic people and places who have shaped the city and community through the centuries. Weaving through the streets of Lon By Graham Robson • 1 min read
