Exciting Theatre Event hits Leicester's Y Theatre
- In News
- Post 16 May 2013
- By Tim Peters
Leicester Y Theatre is holding an exciting theatre event on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th May. "14/48" gives audiences the opportuntiy to witness 7 brand new plays each day, written, rehearsed and performed in 24 hours! A host of proessional artists, including 7 writers, 7 directors, 25 performers and a band, will come together to provide a whirlwind of entertainment. Over 16's only. For further information please check the 'Y' Theatre website on
LGBT Centre Free Film Screening to mark IDAHO Day
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- Post 02 May 2013
- By Tim Peters
To commemorate the death of activist David Kato and to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia on Friday May 17th- IDAHO Day - the Leicester LGBT Centre is proud to screen
"Call Me Kuchu"
This much lauded documentary was on limited cinema release late last year and did not make it to Leicester. We are proud to give everyone the chance to see this important film about the struggles of LGBT Ugandans ("kuchus")
We particularly welcome supporters from the straight community to this event as all are welcome to share in this story
The film will be shown on IDAHO Day Friday 17th May at 6pm (doors 5.30pm)
Venue: Leicester LGBT Centre 15 Wellington Street LE1 6HH
Admission Charge: FREE
Refreshments will be available to purchase in our café area.
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LGBT Centre reveals plans for LGBT Museum on BBC News
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- Post 16 Apr 2013
- By Tim Peters
The Leicester LGBT Centre and it's History Project, Untold Stories were recently featured on BBC News. For the report please follow this link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-22151119
For the audio link for BBC Radio Leicester please follow this link -
The main bulk of the story starts from 1hr 39mins into the show (use the slider at the borttom of the audo window to move it across to the correct time) -
Over 60's required for research project
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- Post 16 Apr 2013
- By Tim Peters
A really important piece of research is currently being undertaken exploring end of life experiences and care needs of older LGBT people led by Dr Kathryn Almack at the University of Nottingham, funded by Marie Curie Cancer Care Research Programme. The criteria for participation in The Last Outing. are: currently residing in UK; identifying as LGBT; aged 60 (or aged under 60 but have a partner or a person for whom they care who identifies as LGBT who is aged 60+). . The project runs until August 2014.
Please click the link below for more information
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmpresearch/lastouting/home.aspx
