Arts Opera Review: ENO Mary Queen of Scots There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro : ENO ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance By Eric Page • 3 min read
Comedy INTERVIEW: Cabaret Bohemia – revolutionary queer performers If your cabaret was a safe house during a queer revolution, what would be the secret password? “Hold my drink, my tits are burning” By Eric Page • 4 min read
News Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, purchases Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Sarah Willingham, former dragon on BBC’s Dragons’ Den, has purchased Brighton’s beleaguered tourist attraction the i360 Entrepreneur Willingham, whose company Nightcap “was created to acquire and organically grow hospitality brands and venues that create vibrant, unforgettable guest experiences by b By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe calls for UK government to end ‘profusion’ of Pride and Black Lives Matters flags ‘Reform UK spokeswoman’ Ann Widdecombe has called on the UK government to ban Pride and Black Lives Matter flags from flying from government buildings. The former Conservative minister, and reality TV star, said: “I think that the only flags that should be thrown from a government building are, firs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
i360 News Brighton & Hove City Council agrees to write off £51million debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 Brighton & Hove City Council Cabinet members have agreed to write off debt owed to the council by Brighton i360 ahead of a potential sale. At meeting on Thursday, January 23, Cabinet members agreed to recommendations to release the council’s security on its £51million loan debt and rolled-up interes By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Queer Theatre announces latest initiative, OutCast – a “celebration of queer voices and stories” Following the highly successful launch of Queer Theatre, the company has announced its latest initiative OutCast. This annual series, which will premiere in February at the iconic queer venue The Two Brewers in Clapham, will feature a range of performances from new and rediscovered LGBTQ+ writing, a By Brian Butler • 1 min read
i360 News Buyer comes forward with a bid for Brighton i360; city council “disappointed” £51million loan will not be repaid Brighton & Hove City Council‘s Cabinet is set to discuss recommendations around a potential sale of the Brighton i360 on Thursday, 23 January. Following the decision of the board of Brighton i-360 Limited to file for administration on 20 December, a prospective buyer has come forward with a bid for By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News LGBTQ+ community of Forest Gate, London reacts after local council removes Pride flags after they were repeatedly vandalised The LGBTQ+ community of Forest Gate in London have reacted after the local council was forced to remove Pride flags after they were repeatedly vandalised. Flags, including the Progress Pride flag and Trans Pride flag, painted on the ground outside Forest Gate station, were vandalised four separate t By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Former Labour MP for Hove Ivor Caplin arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child Former Labour MP for Hove Ivor Caplin has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child just months after he was suspended from the party over serious allegations. A video shared on social media shows a man who identifies himself as the former Labour MP Ivor Caplin bein By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Caroline Paige MBE to step down as Chief Executive of LGBTQ+ veterans charity, Fighting With Pride Caroline Paige MBE is to step down as Chief Executive of Fighting With Pride (FWP), the LGBTQ+ veterans charity. Created on the 20th anniversary of the complete lifting of the ban on LGBT+ service – the ‘gay ban’ – FWP supports LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel and their families, particularly thos By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Two men from Surrey charged with rape of 19-year-old man in Brighton Two men from Surrey, George Elliott, 40, and Mark Lett, 42, have been formally charged with the rape of a 19-year-old man in Brighton on Saturday, December 21. On December 21 at around 3.30am, a 19-year-old was allegedly approached by two unknown men near Harry Ramsden’s restaurant in Old Steine. Sh By Graham Robson • 1 min read
