Reviews REVIEW: Brighton Family Panto is a “fabulous” treat This month’s Brighton Family Panto was always going to be the most important one ever for David Hill. As co-writer and producer, David lost his Dame when the phenomenal Jason Sutton, aka Miss Jason, died in April. Jason had already been cast as Dame Nurse Nelly for Sleeping Beauty – so for David, th By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Family Panto Theatre to be renamed to commemorate the remarkable life and legacy of Jason Sutton aka Miss Jason In a heartfelt tribute to an infamous icon of the pantomime, the Brighton Family Panto Theatre, home of this month’s Brighton Family Panto, will officially be renamed the Jason Sutton Theatre at the DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. This decision commemorates the remarkable life and legacy of By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News REVIEW: Dave Lynn and Allan Cardew bring ‘John and Thomas’ to life There’s many a double act that split – through ill health, retirement or death – and there’s sometimes a sense of not knowing how the remaining partner feels. And that’s a central theme of Andrew Kay’s latest play John and Thomas. But this 50-minute gem is so much more than that. John (Allan Cardew) By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Community News Alfie Ordinary to run Brighton Half Marathon 2025 for Sussex Beacon, in memory of beloved Jason Sutton (Miss Jason) Local performer Alfie Ordinary is to run the Brighton Half Marathon in March 2025 for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, in memory of beloved community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). DONATE HERE In a post on Instagram, Alfie said: “Inspired by Snow White Trash, who is running t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Legends’ Erica Hann to run Lake Windemere for the Sussex Beacon before taking on the London Marathon in 2025 Erica Hann from Legends, one of Brighton’s premier LGBTQ+ venues, will have her running shoes on this weekend, as she does The Lap around the stunning Lake Windemere, all 47 miles of it! This run is part of her fundraising on behalf of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, which will culminate in Er By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News “An incredible sum.” Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers donate £15,000 to Sussex Beacon from fundraisers held following the passing of LGBTQ+ community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason) LGBTQ+ venues Legends Brighton and The Two Brewers in London have announced a fabulous £15,000 has been donated to local HIV charity Sussex Beacon from joint fundraisers held earlier this year, following the passing of the community champion and drag icon Jason Sutton (Miss Jason). In a joint statem By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason raises £510 for local HIV charity, Sussex Beacon Much joy was had at an exhibition of Daniel Taffs‘ work at on Wednesday, August 28 at Brighton Box Gallery. Local HIV charity Sussex Beacon has thanked local photographer Simon Pepper for donating a photograph of legendary drag icon Miss Jason, which was raffled off – raising a whopping £510 for th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride This weekend’s Crawley Pride to be held in memory of Miss Jason While Brighton & Hove Pride is over for another year, it is most definitely still Pride season. This Saturday, Crawley Pride returns, with a parade from 11am – 12pm, followed by a festival in Goffs Park right through until 10pm. Everyone attending is in for a real treat, with the lineup including Ki By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Snow White Trash to run Brighton Marathon 2025 in drag in memory of trailblazing drag icon Miss Jason Drag queen Snow White Trash is to run the Brighton Marathon 2025 – Sunday, April 6 – in memory of Miss Jason, the trailblazing drag icon and community champion who died in April 2024. Ed Parry (Snow White Trash), who will run the marathon in drag, said: “I have officially gone insane and entered the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Brighton & Hove Pride to honour much-loved Jason Sutton with the Legends Presents The Miss Jason Cabaret Stage Brighton & Hove Pride has announced that this year’s Cabaret Big Top will be renamed to honour our much-loved Jason Sutton (Miss Jason), who sadly passed away recently, as Legends Presents The Miss Jason Cabaret Stage. In a release, Pride said: “The sequinned sensation at the heart of FABULOSO, Lege By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Brighton Family Panto announces new Dame casting for Sleeping Beauty in tribute to the late Jason Sutton aka Brighton drag legend, Miss Jason Brighton Family Panto has announced a new Dame casting for Sleeping Beauty in tribute to the late Jason Sutton aka Brighton drag legend Miss Jason. Panto producer David Hill will be taking over the Dame role in this year’s production at The DoubleTree by Hilton Brighton Metropole. Casting this key r By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Box Gallery to raffle framed photo of legendary performer Miss Jason for the Sussex Beacon The team at the Brighton Box Gallery in Brighton have announced a delightful framed photo of legendary drag performer and community champion Miss Jason, who we sadly lost earlier this year, is being raffled, with all proceeds being donated to local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon.The photo, created b By Graham Robson • 1 min read
