Arts New book from Tom Rudd – disabled, queer punk poet Tom Rudd’s first poetry collection, i am a thing of rough edges, explores everything from mental health to grief, identity to LGBTQ+ activism By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton Festival unveils its events Brian Butler looks at this year’s Brighton Festival and finds a theme of caring By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Turn On Fest – annual LGBTQ+ festival online Brian Butler looks at Manchester’s annual glorious Queer festival running for the rest of March online By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Lockdown Larder – Christmas special Part 2 Brian Butler shares advice on the queer books of 2020 a, panto to stream and a non-turkey lunch By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Harry Clayton-Wright Arts You Otter Know: a new zine by Harry Clayton-Wright You Otter Know is a brand new online publication by theatre maker and performer, Harry Clayton-Wright. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts ‘No Place for Hate’ – new poem from Andreena Leeanne for National Hate Crime Awareness Week Organisers of #NationalHCAW announce they have commissioned a new poem by Andreena Leeanne, No Place for Hate, for National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which takes place from Saturday, October 10 to Saturday, October 17. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Live gigs return to Brighton Dome Brian Butler takes a look at four shows which bring Brighton Dome back to life By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Trans Creative Presents: The Trans Social Club Open Mic Night The Trans Social Club returns with a series of events featuring world renowned artists, activists and performers on Wednesday, October 7 from 7pm on Zoom. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Manatomy by James McDermott Brian Butler laughs and cries in equal measure at a debut book of queer poetry By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Help the Phoenix rise again Brian Butler visits an iconic London performance venue in need of your help By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts Biggest annual Urdu language festival goes online Jashn-e-Rekhta (festival of Urdu language) that showcases the composite culture of South Asia is due to be hosted virtually from September 5-6 as it prepares for its sixth annual festival. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Russell Tovey: New Film Celebrates Artist Baby Lies Truthfully is a new short film featuring Russell Tovey about the life of the artist David Robillard. By Paul Wright • 2 min read
