New work by Jason E. Bowman recalling an infamous and spectacularised courtroom trial from the interwar years. This exhibition presents thirteen portraits by an official court artist and nine pinhole photographs, the accumulated pictorial evidence of a recent private recreation of a 1936 trial of twenty-nine men. This trial was a moment of interwar infamy when the burgeoning 'protection' of the home by the 'security' of the state forced the secret sex lives of this large group of men to become public. Jason E. Bowman's performance artworks develop from dialogues with those who also become the cast. The exhibition and the performance that it depicts were developed by Bowman with Out in the City, a group of senior gay men, lesbians, transgendered and bisexual people established in Manchester by Age Concern to counteract the isolation and vulnerability of the ageing LGBT community. Proving that oral history need not focus solely on dialogues between the living, Untitled (on a day unknown...) charts a fantasy of present-day communication with the dead through recollection, enactment and subversion.
Living It Out is a new book for LGB Christians, their friends, families and churches. It's practical, positive and gay-affirming, packed with tips and advice about surviving and flourishing as a Christian who is lesbian, gay or bisexual. The book deals with church, love and marriage, coming out to parents, dealing with depression faith schools and a host of other issues, by including stories and wisdom from over 50 contributors of all ages from at least 8 different denominations. Get a flavour of the book, find out why LGB issues are so contraversial in the church, and why anyone would want to be LGB and Christian anyway by joining authors Rachel and Sarah Hagger-Holt for a short talk, reading and Q&As.
Talk by Nayia Kamenou (King's College London): 'Cyprus is the Country of Heroes, Not of Homosexuals': Sexuality, Gender & Nationhood in Cyprus. Part of Queer@King's series 2009-10.
A screening by Folkestone Classic Film Club of the latest film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel. Starring Ben Barnes as Dorian Gray and Colin Firth as Lord Henry Wotton. Dorian barters his soul to retain the beauty captured in his portrait. Cert: 15. 112mins. Director: Oliver Parker.
1100 am (doors 1015) FCFC members £ 3.00 Non members £ 4.50
Brief Encounters is an exciting Theatre in Education project designed for Key Stage 4 and 5 students. It consists of a 40 minute play written and performed by young members of the LGBTQ community and follows a group of young people as they transition from school to their adult lives. It explores themes of gender identity and sexual orientation and focusses on open discussion of how these themes impact the lives of all young people. The play celebrates difference, diversity and understanding on a multitude of levels. Accompanying the performance is a workshop unpicking the themes of the play using both discussion drama techniques and a information and follow up pack for teachers.
The Museum of London and Chroma Journal are running Write Queer London for the second year - send us your fact, fiction and poetry about gay life in the city. Full details at www.untoldLondon.org.uk The deadline for entries is 18th January 2010 - the prizegiving party with music and performance is from 7pm on 4th February 2010. All welcome.
British Museum gay tour: 2pm Fri 4th Dec 2009; Islington Museum workshop 5th Dec 2009;
The Kingston Council staff group for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) individuals is being launched now to coincide with the national LGBT history month. The Council's staff group will act as both peer support for LGBT staff and provide a point of reference for the Council when considering how local services delivered affect this community.
Launch of LGBT History Month and the beginning of month of events and information. A Presentation from the Base Youth Group on the history of famous LGBT people followed by John Amaechi with - Learn, Adapt, Grow- A talk to inspire you.
Renowned author, director and performer Neil Bartlett will be in conversation with a representative from Stonewall about his work, and the work of Stonewall.
Drinks from 6.30pm, event to start at 7.00pm. Finish by 8.30pm.
The launch of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History month will be held in the Atrium at Suffolk New College, Ipswich on Monday 1st February 2010. The launch will commence at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. There will be a small number of speakers, and then live music and dance by Suffolk New College Performing Arts students. A Community Village will display information from a number of local and national organisations committed to LGBT equality. A vegetarian buffet and refreshments will be provided. The event is expected to close at 8pm.
LGBT History Month is being organised in partnership with Suffolk New College, Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Outreach Youth, and the Suffolk Gay and Lesbian Helpline.
This is a ticket only event, so please contact kim Hazelwood if you would like to attend. Email: kim.hazelwood@suffolk.gov.uk or telephone 01473 264401
Come and take part in an official launch of Cambridge's LGBT history month. Anotinette Jackson, CEO for Cambridge City Council will be officially launching events with the raising of the rainbow flag along with a market place of organisations supporting the LGBT community. Buffet lunch will be provided
This is a chance for people to come together in worship. Open to people of any faith, gender or sexuality, but with an appreciation of the sacred in life.
