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Richard Fry wrote BULLY drawing on his own experiences of bullies and bigots, fairies and fag hags, big bad boyfriends and youth club slags. BULLY is a gripping 'tour-de-verse' about one man's struggle against a life of violence and oppression. Dealing with dark subject matters ranging from homophobia and domestic violence to death and Su Pollard. This performance is open to everyone aged 15 years and over.
What happens when we stop thinking the world is straight? Museums use and group objects to tell stories. Objects which, unless we are told, we assume were made by, made for and represent heterosexual society. Turning this on its head, artist and curator, Matt Smith will be casting a queer eye over the museum, rearranging objects and producing new work to uncover, draw out and on occasion wilfully invent - the hidden stories in the Museum's collections. Sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, this exhibition will change how you look at your museum and question what you see.
Come along and immerse yourself in a great free film night experience at West Bromwich's premier Arts venue. 'A single man' Certificate 12. Set in 1960's Los Angeles, starring Colin Firth and Julianne Moore. Free event
All are welcome In January the book group read "Letters to my 16 year old self". For History month we will be working with Venetia Williams and Wendy Hooker from the Confidence and Wellbeing team to create our own letter. What advice would you give to a 16 year old you?
This session will focus on key findings from national and local research, who does the bullying, consequences and recommendations, including information around whole school approach and the need to tie in with Anti-Bullying policies. Also what support is available in Sandwell regarding policies and where can schools find support and guidance. It will include a workshop about the practical things that school staff can do to combat homophobic bullying, and support pupils who are victims. Open to any staff working in Sandwell schools
West Midlands MEP Michael Cashman, and Rico Paris, Director of the Gender Advisory Bureau, will talk about how legislation has moved on for the LGB and T communities. Sandwell's LGBT Young People's Steering group, shOUT, will share their experiences of 'coming out'. This is a chance to gain an insight into these communities, as well as network with colleagues from statutory and voluntary organisations through the market stalls. Refreshments are included, and everyone is welcome.
This dark and menacing low budget film explores the more sinister side of sexuality, where the banalities of conversation between an uncle and his nephew are thrown into the realms of the utterly unconventional. Not only are they involved in a sexual relationship but there is a sinister reason for their holiday. We are drawn into a world of disturbing madness, whose cracked logic is delivered with an unnerving avuncular charm. Winner of BEST FILM and BEST ACTOR at 2010 Paris International LGBT Film Festival. Both David Hoyle and Ashley Ryder will be at the Arena Theatre to introduce the film and to host a post-screening discussion with the audience. Strictly Adults Only In association waith Peccadillo Pictures
As it is LGBT History month why not test your knowledge of the deep, rich history of the worldwide community? Play as a team, or as an individual. Prizes for the winners All are welcome, refreshments provided
Taking inspiration from Domenico Beccafumi's Reclining Nymph, a painting that shows a figure with a woman's head, yet with a very masculine torso and limbs, the Barber Institute's alternative St. Valentine's promises to be an evening of fun, frolics and fine art! Visitors are encouraged to explore their own gender identity by participating in a gender swap, with make-up artists on hand to assist. There will be informative, entertaining talks on art history and queer theory, a photo booth and love trail incorporating key Barber art works, plus wine and nibbles.
Are you aged 11- 25 and want to get involved in working on issues which affect LGBT young people in Sandwell? Then come along and find out what we are about. shOUT is Sandwell's LGBT Young People's Steering group, and we are working towards giving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and transsexual young people living in Sandwell a voice, and access to equality.
Come along and immerse yourself in a great free film night experience at West Bromwich's premier Arts venue. 'Transamerica' Certificate 15. A pre-operative male-to-female transsexual takes an unexpected journey when she learns that she fathered a son, now a teenage runaway hustling on the streets of New York.
Warwickshire Police are hosting an event to raise awareness of local and national LGBT issues. Keynote speakers include Dr Charles Bourne, DS Stuart Hinton & Robin Brabban. The event will be opened by the Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, Keith Bristow.
All are welcome to come along for a free LGBT themed bingo session, or just to chill and chat and have a giggle. Prizes for the winners. Refreshments provided.
An author talk by Issy Festing. Set in a bird sanctuary in India, the bird keeper is Satchin Rai, son of a wealthy businessman. Satchin has turned his back on family obligations to work as an ornithologist. When he meets Peter, he becomes strangely drawn to the confident and charming Englishman and a relationship develops. Against the backdrop of an India plunged into violent rest, Satchin is torn between his country, his family and his secret love. Find out how an Indian-born London-based dentist, a wife and mother, came to write a book inspired by the struggle for gay rights in India.
Come and have a go at a range of activities and workshops to help you get fitter for 2011, and help to make Sandwell a better place to live, work and play. For young people aged 11- 25 years
