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Francis Bacon : Man & Beast …..Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews this major retrospective at the Royal Academy
\Francis Bacon (1909-92) was an Irish-born British figurative painter known for his raw, unsettling imagery. He’s generally considered to be one of the greatest modern artists ever. A charismatic, articulate, well-read, gay bon-vivant, he held court in London’s Soho for decades. If I could travel back in time, it would be to spend an afternoon…
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Queer Women’s Day : London Sunday March 20th
On March 20th, the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre will open its doors just for all folk who identify within a community that centres on women. Nonbinary siblings welcome! It will be a day packed with activities to connect with ourselves and our community from 11 am to 5 pm. and will finish with a…
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Passionfruit : a coming-of-age drama about growing up Black and gay in London
About to have its World Premiere at the New Diorama in London is Passion Fruit a new coming-of-age drama by Brit actor/writer Dior Clarke and his co-writer Stephanie Martin. It’s the story of Romeo, a gay black British-Jamaican boy growing up on a North London housing estate It’s a tale about family, culture, and…
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Wales is to hold its first ever QUEER FRINGE FEST during Pride
Wales is the smallest country in the trio that makes up the United Kingdom, but what it may lack in size (!) it more than makes up in its positive approach to life. Last summer the Welsh Government launched a consultation for its action plan to make it the friendliest nation in Europe…
