A CHAT WITH: BILL ELMS
Following his inclusion in the prestigious The Stage 100 list for his contribution to the theatre industry as it faced the pandemic, we caught up with Bill Elms to discuss navigating COVID-19 to deliver the Liverpool Theatre Festival in 2020 and what he has planned for the coming year. So Bill, tell us a little […]
Government extends deadline for toilet provision review
Following the announcement of a review into toilet provision for men and women last year, the government has extended the deadline for its call for evidence. Both the original review announcement and the consultation statement claim that there has been “a trend towards replacing female-only facilities with gender neutral toilets” a concerning claim that LCR […]
A Chat With: Sister Sister from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK
She’s flying the drag flag for Scouse Queens in season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and recently launched LGBT+ History Month with the Museum of Liverpool, but we managed to grab five minutes with Sister Sister to find out more about growing up LGBT+ in Liverpool, starting out in drag and her personal icons. […]
A Chat With: Tony Griffin from CMAGIC
Following an awareness event early this month, to bring people up-to-speed on the new local care pathway for trans and non-binary people, we spoke to CMAGIC chair, Tony Griffin about his personal journey and how the CMAGIC pilot came to be established. First of all, can you share an overview of the new local pilot […]
Comics Youth launches ‘LGBT+Me’
Comics Youth has launched a brand-new project called ‘LGBT+ Me’, an independent comics label for young people aged 8-13. It is recruiting LGBTQIA+ Adult’s Steering Group to guide and advise the project, which is specifically devoted to educating, raising awareness, and tackling stigma associated with being a LGBTQIA+ young person in today’s society. Comics Youth’s […]
LGBT+ History Month 2021: Body, Mind and Spirit
February is LGBT+ History Month and this year’s theme is Body, Mind and Spirit. Despite the ongoing pandemic preventing in-person events, organisations and community groups across the city region are marking the month with virtual events. LCR Pride Foundation CEO, Andi Herring, said: “This year’s theme ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’ is significant as we start […]
‘Chat With’ Us – A Round Up!
Since launching our ‘Get Up and Glow’ newsletter last year, our ‘Chats With’ feature has been a way to share what is happening in the LGBT+ community in the region and to highlight individuals and organisations that are making change and supporting us. There are many reasons we’ll host a ‘chat with’. They may be […]
Bill Elms recognised in The Stage 100 list
Renowned Liverpool-based producer and theatre professional, Bill Elms, has been recognised in the prestigious ‘The Stage 100’ list. The annual roll of honour usually highlights the 100 most influential people working in the theatre industry, however this year it was curated to focus specifically on theatremakers across the UK who have taken significant steps to […]
A CHAT WITH: Miguel Doforo from MD Creatives
With the third national UK lockdown ramping up pressure on arts and creative organisations across the city region, we spoke to the creative and managing director of MD Creatives and recently-appointed director of radio station KCC Live, Miguel Doforo, to find out how he’s been weathering the storm. Hi Miguel! First of all, for those […]
New Adult Gender Services To Launch
Cheshire and Merseyside Adult Gender Identity Collaborative (CMAGIC) in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust are set to launch a new specialist gender identity service next week. The pilot scheme, funded by NHS England, is initially set to run for two years, will be available to individuals living in Liverpool, South Sefton, Halton, Knowsley, […]
