We do not organise or endorse these events ourselves. Events are organised by individuals or groups who want to celebrate LGBT History Month; the organisers of each event are solely responsible for their own event. We publish these details for your own information only.
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.
Time: 1100 am (doors 1015) FCFC members £ 3.00 Non members £ 4.50
Renowned author, director and performer Neil Bartlett will be in conversation with a representative from Stonewall about his work, and the work of Stonewall.
Time: Drinks from 6.30pm, event to start at 7.00pm. Finish by 8.30pm.
An exhibition will be held throughout February of photographs submitted for the Hand in Hand Competition. The images capture and celebrate same sex hand holding, inspired by the national Day in Hand campaign.
Noël Coward, Ethel Smyth, Dirk Bogarde and Quentin Crisp are just some of the personalities with Surrey connections that feature in Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month at Surrey History Centre in February. Come and find out more!
The UK's only gay, Asian medically qualified comedian brings his much acclaimed show to Phoenix Square as part of the Leicester Comedy Festival. Nominated for the highest accolade in UK comedy in 2006 and last year nominated as best headliner by respected comedy magazine Chortle, Paul's witty and intelligent brand of comedy is much in demand around the world. "Well on the way to earning himself a place in the pantheon of comedy greats." The Scotsman "Makes you realise the power of stand-up comedy and the respect it deserves as an art form." Yorkshire Post
Oxford University LGBT lecture, with guest lecturer Paul Gambaccini (Oxford University's News International Visiting Professor of Broadcast Media 2008-09) in the presence of The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Hamilton and The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dr Sally Mapstone.
Best selling author, Sarah Waters, will be in conversation at Tonbridge Library about her writing career and her latest novel, The Little Stranger. Discover how Sarah became an author, her mistakes, regrets, false starts, and participate in a Q&A. Tickets should be booked in advance; men and women welcome.
Time: 7 - 8.30 pm but please check with Tonbridge Library
Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Lives A Talk by Dr Kath Browne, who has been a trustee of Pride in Brighton and Hove since 2004. There will be a question and and answer session after the talk.
Karen McLeod will be reading from her first book 'In Search Of the Missing Eyelash', discussing her inspiration and her new book to be published 2010 and taking a Q&A session. Karen will also talk about being a cabaret performer and how it informs her work. Karen will be available to sign books at the end over light refreshments. This event is as part of KCC's celebrations of LGBT History Month
Imagine a world where everyone is lesbian or gay. All children are brought up by same sex couples and are conceived through artifical insemination. Despite 1 in 9 secondary school students 'questioning' their sexuality being hetero it is still often viewed as something dirty or wrong. How would it feel to live in this world? This feature film was made by Peer Productions and explores the emotional impact of homophobia in schools and though can be used as an educational resource for young people is relevant to a wider audience.
Paul Burston is coming to Margate Library, Thanet Gateway Plus, to talk about his recently published book, The Gay Divorcee. The event will take place from 12 am - 1 pm on Saturday 13 February, the day before Valentines Day. Tickets cost £ 2.50 from the Library. Paul is an author and journalist whose books include the critically acclaimed novels Shameless (shortlisted for the State of Britain Award 2001), Star People and Lovers and Losers (shortlisted for the Stonewall Award 2007).
