Every year nearly 2 million young LGBTQ+ people in the USA seriously consider suicide, the likelihood of a suicide attempt increasing 8-fold if conversion therapy has been attempted on the youth. Over 700,000 people in the USA have been subject to conversion therapy. These shocking statistics were part of the inspiration, along with the … Continue reading
Fragile Beauty is the latest exhibition of works drawn from Sir Elton John and David Furnish’s vast collection of iconic photography, currently on at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Titled to reflect the vulnerability that often inspires creativity, the show highlights three hundred of the 7000+ pieces in the couple’s photography collection. The somewhat overwhelming … Continue reading
✭✭✭✭✭ We all want a happy ending but in 2024 what exactly constitutes a happy ending and how do we set about achieving one? Western Australia based queer collective The Hairy Godmothers have the answer in their hilarious, yet warm-hearted, award-winning show, Dizney in Drag: Once Upon A Parody, currently on at London’s Underbelly … Continue reading
Much is said about the reduction globally in the number of queer bars and clubs, and whilst that is true – for the various reasons of which we are all aware – queer art, film, theatre and performance is thriving in an unprecedented manner. London remains a world leader in queer culture with both … Continue reading
Just as you think there can’t possibly be many more high-profile queer figures from the past for film makers to profile, up pops another compelling documentary. This time the spotlight shines on pioneering 1960s Black trans soul musician/performer Jackie Shane. Any Other Way – The Jackie Shane Story details the extraordinary journey of … Continue reading
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