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Nathaniel Hall on First Time, It’s a Sin, and living with HIV

Nathaniel Hall on First Time, It’s a Sin, and living with HIV

Managing Editor Michal Wasilewksi talks to Nathaniel Hall about his show First Time, TV drama It’s a Sin, and personal experiences with HIV
Contact Theatre is serving (new) looks and Pink Lemonade

Contact Theatre is serving (new) looks and Pink Lemonade

The Queer House’s Pink Lemonade plays at the recently reopened Contact Theatre later this month
The real transgender issue: a review of Shon Faye’s new book

The real transgender issue: a review of Shon Faye’s new book

Aileen Loftus reviews Shon Faye’s new title The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice, after hearing Faye speak about the book
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, dancer, actor and art director, Raphaël Say, in the sixth feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencers, models, actors and best-selling authors, the Zakar twins, in the fourth feature of his social media series
#BeMoreJill: An example of LGBTQ+ allyship

#BeMoreJill: An example of LGBTQ+ allyship

A discussion of LGBTQ+ allyship in the context of the hit Channel 4 show, It’s a Sin
It’s a Sin: Youth, freedom and AIDS in 1980s London

It’s a Sin: Youth, freedom and AIDS in 1980s London

Channel 4’s newest series, It’s a Sin, is a compelling portrait of 1980s gay youth, sexual freedom and the beginnings of HIV epidemic
LGBT+ History Month: How to celebrate from home

LGBT+ History Month: How to celebrate from home

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK. This year celebrations will once more be virtual, but no less vital. Here’s how you can mark the occasion from your sofa in Manchester
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy begins his influencer series by interviewing influencer, student, blogger, content creator, and mental health and queer activist, Max Hovey
Penis, vagina, pregnancy: Sexpression tackles the lack of LGBTQ+ specific sex ed in schools and on campus

Penis, vagina, pregnancy: Sexpression tackles the lack of LGBTQ+ specific sex ed in schools and on campus

Ellie Martin sits down with Sexpression to discuss the need for LGBTQ+ specific sex education on campus.
Opinion: More must be done to tackle homophobia in sport

Opinion: More must be done to tackle homophobia in sport

With the latest ‘Rainbow Laces Campaign’ on the horizon, more must be done to tackle the problem of homophobia in the world of sport
Black History Month: QTIPOC talk race and sexuality

Black History Month: QTIPOC talk race and sexuality

Alex Cross speaks about the importance of continuing conversations about diversity and inclusion
“100 genders” – why we need to discuss gender identity with more sensitivity

“100 genders” – why we need to discuss gender identity with more sensitivity

Piers Morgan’s recent decision to identify as a penguin is doing nothing to facilitate the discussion surrounding gender identity that today’s youth needs, argues Cara Conte
Fuse TV plan an exciting year of production

Fuse TV plan an exciting year of production

Matt Johnston showcases the work of the current Fuse TV team and give us a peak at the plans for the upcoming year
A guide to good health during university

A guide to good health during university

The University of Manchester has more to offer than ever before with their ever-growing advice services in the Students’ Union
Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Sound Cistem

Edinburgh Fringe Preview: Sound Cistem

Anuli Changa talks to Lizzie Morris and Ayden Brouwers after their work in progress performance in Oxford as part of the OffBeat Festival
Review: Hair the Musical

Review: Hair the Musical

Louise Avey reviews a revival of Hair the Musical at the Palace Theatre
Interview: Game Assist

Interview: Game Assist

“I’d like for us to be able to talk about games the way we talk about other media”
LGBT History Month 2019 begins in Manchester

LGBT History Month 2019 begins in Manchester

February marks the national education campaign, which will feature a theatrical performance at Manchester’s People History Museum