Community News QUEER THE MARLY: “a venue run by and for the Brighton queer community” The Queer The Marly campaign began in the summer of 2021, when the pub’s future was uncertain. Hundreds of testimonials were collected from the community and the building was granted status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Due to this status, the community has been given first notice of intent By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News ‘Queer The Marly’ group seeks donations to secure future of LGBTQ+ venue Queer The Marly, a group of queer people who have come together to protect the building fondly known by many as ‘The Marly’, is seeking donations for a mortgage deposit so they can turn the venue into a permanent queer cultural centre, owned by and for the LGBTQ+ community. For over 60 years, the Ma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Traumfrau, Marlborough and Pecs present: ‘Very Private? The Party’ at Queer Bloomsbury festival this weekend Join this holy trinity of queerness as they lead you through a night of debauched fun! Get there early for life-changing and pheromone-altering shows, queer DJs – including Xzan and Affy Go Bang! – all-women and non-binary company Pecs Drag Kings, and live art making with Artists Model Ink. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News ‘Queer the Marly’ campaign succeeds in keeping the Marlborough pub in the hands of the queer community “The Marlborough is an indispensable community asset for Brighton’s innumerable queers and their wonderful allies.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Behind the Scene – my story, my history Join the Heritage Lottery Fund to find out about celebrating lost, forgotten and untold LGBT+ histories, and how to access funding for LGBT+ heritage focused projects. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts TRAUMFRAU: The queer migrant takeover party Borders are closing and migrants are being vilified across the UK, both systemically and on the streets. Traumfrau think it’s time to rebalance the power and give migrant friends a platform by throwing a party and celebrating everything migrants bring to the UK! By Besi • 2 min read
Arts BRIGHTON FRINGE REVIEW: Darkroom Diaries @The Marlborough Standing in nothing but tighty-whities and a leather harness, Dutch comedian Johan Goossens is a charismatic storyteller who knows how to beak the ice before sharing (over-sharing?) quirky, awkward and sometimes sticky anecdotes about his colourful sex life. By Spencer Charles Smith • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Young, Queer & Skint @ The Marlborough What does it mean to be Young, Queer & Skint in 2017? This new project, supported by Arts Council England, sees the Marlborough Theatre running a series of mini-festivals throughout the year responding to issues relevant to the people who walk through their doors. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Polari at the Marlborough on October 14 London‘s award-winning LGBT literary salon Polari returns to the Marlborough as part of a national tour funded by Arts Council England. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Pink Fringe: The Bear Space Thought proving and funny, in equal measure and never fully tipping from one to the other, a high wire of narrative balancing not an easy mix but one which Fouplay produce with verve, style and very engaging performers. Great fun. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Pink Fringe: The Sissy’s Progress This was a Via Dolorosa with trombones. Part triumphant movement, part clown, dangerous and painted and unpredictable lurching forward into the unknown and part monstrously perfect, demanding affirming reclaiming of the streets. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Amelia Stubberfield at Heat 1 Arts Brighton’s Drag King competition is back! – Heat Two on March 11 Brighton’s only drag king competition is back and tougher than ever! It’s time for bois to become men as they battle it out over three heats to make their way to the final on May 12. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
