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Interview with Luke Davies from Polari

Interview with Luke Davies from Polari

The Mancunion spoke with Luke Davies head of Polari, a queer production company based in Manchester about Queer representation, the art of filmmaking, and untold stories.
Review: Peach Chutney

Review: Peach Chutney

The Bitten Peach, a queer Asian cabaret collective, return to Queer Contact with their South Asian branch, Peach Chutney

In conversation with Kieron Moore: Independent queer filmmaking in the 21st century

Kieron Moore speaks to The Mancunion on queer filmmaking; making your first feature; and what fantasy films mean to queer communities
“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna

“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna

In honour of LGBTQIA+ History Month, The Mancunion speaks to Ana Maria Jessie Serna about Pan-Africanism, Black and queer documentary filmmaking
Review: The Disco Ball

Review: The Disco Ball

House of Suarez’ annual Vogue Ball returned to Manchester Academy as part of Queer Contact, with a pedestrian theme but thrilling performances
Sashay away to the sofa: The best TV shows to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History month

Sashay away to the sofa: The best TV shows to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History month

The Mancunion has five of the best LGBTQIA+ television shows that you can binge this LGBTQIA+ History Month!
The necessity of Oakley’s Blue Jean

The necessity of Oakley’s Blue Jean

The Mancunion went to the preview and premiere of Blue Jean followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers behind the project
Queer Contact: Celebrating LGBT+ History Month at Contact Theatre

Queer Contact: Celebrating LGBT+ History Month at Contact Theatre

Contact’s flagship queer arts festival, Queer Contact, is back this LGBTQ+ History Month – with a lineup as eclectic and electric as ever
Head Over Heels: In conversation with Liam Gartland of Gartland Productions

Head Over Heels: In conversation with Liam Gartland of Gartland Productions

The Mancunion sits down with Liam Gartland, the producer of Head Over Heels, ahead of its European premiere at Hope Mill Theatre
Review: Vogue Ball – Night at the Poseum

Review: Vogue Ball – Night at the Poseum

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Vogue Ball: Night at the Poseum at Manchester Academy – the first time the venue has hosted the event in two years
There’s something Queer about Contact Theatre

There’s something Queer about Contact Theatre

Queer Contact returns to Contact – for the first time in the newly transformed venue
Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Is it time to create more modern love stories for the LGBTQ+ community?
Essential LGBT biopics

Essential LGBT biopics

To celebrate this year’s LGBT History Month our writers picked the essential LGBT biographical films
LGBTQIA+ history month spotlight: All Men Want to Know

LGBTQIA+ history month spotlight: All Men Want to Know

Maisie Scott spotlights All Men Want to Know by Nina Bouraoui for LGBTQIA+ history month.
Year In Review 2019: Liberation & Access Officer Sara Khan

Year In Review 2019: Liberation & Access Officer Sara Khan

The figure behind clap-gate goes under the microscope
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
Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

Outing the past: LGBT History Month in Manchester

With LGBT History Month approaching, Jessica Blair takes a look at the upcoming events aiming to celebrate Manchester’s diverse community in a time of political adversity

Feature: Remembering 2016’s lost LGBTQ+ pop icons

Following February’s LGBT history month, Jack Ashworth looks back over some of the dominant LGBTQ+ pop icons of the late 20th century

LGBT History Month: body issues

In the last of this four-part series, Michael Petch looks at how unattainable beauty standards harm LGBT people

Top 5: Tracks by LGBT+ Artists

Charlotte Ridout lists her top 5 songs by LGBT+ artists