Editorial Team – Gaylife Magazine

DEATH DROP: BACK IN THE HABIT

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DEATH DROP: BACK IN THE HABIT Celebrity MasterChef, ITV’s Queen of the Night and RuPaul Drag Race UK series three

Hannah Gadsby ~ Body of Work UK Tour

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World-class Australian award-winning funny person, Hannah Gadsby, has a brand new live show and it’s coming in the UK in

I’m A Survivor

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Hi! I’m Kevin and I was sexually abused and raped by a family member for a period of years when

Jodie Harsh announces ‘Good Time’ tour dates and single

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Famous for her trademark blonde beehive and thumping DJ sets at clubs, festivals and A-List parties, Jodie Harsh spins on

New Queer Drama ~ HipBeat

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Love is revolution…Angy is a political activist fighting against the system while searching for love in the Berlin queer community.

Cripple: The first broken book

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Set in Manchester in 2003, Jonathan is a twenty-two-year-old quadriplegic and Carol is his mother and carer. From their windows,

Quirky Art Exhibition

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Quirky Art Exhibition By Mike Roberts until 13 February At Cass Art, 55-57 Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1JR (in the

Review: Let’s Catch Up (play) by Victor Cheng

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Dr. Victor Cheng completed his part-time PhD in Continuing Education at Warwick University in 2005 and has been working as

Review: Waitress, Opera House

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We have all heard the soundtracks to shows before seeing them live and have probably then put together our own

Review: The Cat and the Canary, Opera House

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Twenty years after the death of Mr. West, his descendants gather at a remote mansion to learn who will inherit

Review: Rock of Ages, Opera House

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Rock of Ages is the hilarious musical comedy lavished with over 25 classic rock anthems, including Don’t Stop Believin’, We Built This City, The

Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Musical (UK tour)

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Aren’t we due a bit of magic in our lives? Dianne Pilkington thinks so.Starring in Bedknobs and Broomsticks, she, for

William ~ From Drag Race to Death Drop

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After slaying success and rave reviews at Garrick Theatre in London’s West End, the smash hit sell-out sensation Death Drop

Bat Out Of Hell ~ UK Tour

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Opera House, Manchester I imagine I’m not alone when I say it is fantastic to be able to visit the

Theatre: This month’s offering

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Heathers (TUE 5 OCT – SAT 9 OCT), Palace Theatre Following two smash hit record-breaking seasons in London West End,

John Whaite ~ Strictly Come Dancing 2021

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Glitter, Dave Arch and his amazing band and Dancing are all back! The multi-award-winning Strictly Come Dancing has returned, as

Elektra Fence ~ RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3

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Global drag icon, and judge supremo, RuPaul presides as twelve of the nation’s most fabulous queens compete over ten weeks

Nathan Graham ~ Coronation Street

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Coronation Street recently celebrated 60 years on our screens, but the nation’s longest running soap (or Serial Drama, as the

Veronica Green ~ Drag Race looks

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We’re keeping you up-to-date with our gurl Veronica Green (aka ‘Our Ronnie’) throughout the weeks. We’ll be taking a look

Getting back to the swing of it with gay adult store Esmale!

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Right, it looks like it might really be happening soon, and we can have a level of freedom back. With

Health Focus ~ Anxiety

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“We have just had Mental Health Awareness Month which is key in putting the message out it is good to

Cheers, My Dears #4

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Bramble and Sage Berry Fizz Blackberries 6/7Raspberries 3Demerara sugar 1 tspGin

Pride Palating with Village Bakers

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The best Carrot Cake ever! This is a favourite recipe of mine, and for me it’s the best carrot cake

Chatting to… Dan Westwood #Here4U

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#Here4u Campaign is now a Nationwide Mental Health awareness campaign set up by DANIEL WESTWOOD (Coronation Street, Doctors and TV

Sporting Inclusivity ~ Manchester Laces

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We get the lowdown on the city’s new and only football club open to the LGBTQ+ women of all abilities

Polity with Simon Lepori

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1. Tell us about your background, interests and political career… Born in Cumbria, I grew up in the south east

The Legacy of Sophie Lancaster

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In 2007, two young goths – Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Robert Maltby – were subjected to a horrific unprovoked

Unlocking Fashion with Andrew James

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Now that we are finally no longer locked down, Andrew James helps us to unlock the potential in our wardrobe(s)

Drive 2 Drag

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As venues slowly reopen soon across Greater Manchester, Trafford’s Drive-In Theatre will play host to a multitude of events. Our

Health Focus ~ Mental Health

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It has been known for a while about the disproportionate issues with mental health faced by the LGBTQ+ society. Stonewall

Dragony Aunt #3

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Dear Auntie V, I think I have bad bitch syndrome and I can’t stop twerking at family events. Help! ~ Ashley,

Opening Up ~ Faded Ink

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As businesses start to prepare for the post-lockdown re-openings, we wish them well. Alongside the many of already established businesses,

Poems by Anthony J Parker

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COLOURED EYES We may all havedifferent coloured eyesbut we cry the same tears,The same fears,Of rejection.We have the same heart,That

Michael Gunning

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Gunning is also a well-established and successful athlete for Team GB. He won Bronze at the Manchester International Swim Meet,

Manchester Queens with Lady Bushra ~ Cheddar Gorgeous

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On 13th March, we were delighted to launch our new monthly feature ~ Manchester Queens where our friend Lady Bushra

Expressive Fashion with Jay Harrison

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Fashionista JAY HARRISON has an iconic and distinctive style and is certainly not afraid to experiment and express his passion

VENUES with Andrew James

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Let’s face it, the last 12 months haven’t been the best for anybody; not seeing loved ones and having aspects

Rt. Hon. Lord Speaker ~ Norman Fowler

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Norman Fowler has been Speaker of the House of Lords since 2016, following a plethora of roles in government since

Discussing Dysmorphia ~ Aluna Tick

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Serving up…Charisma. Uniqueness. Nerve. Talent & Face! Exploring the powerful, heart-wrenching yet warming, life of an inspirational dancer who finds

Cheers My Dears #3

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Frozen Strawberry, Mint, Mango lemonade Leave as is for kids or add 75ml of gin/vodka to the blender for a

Spring Sensation

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“The soda bread is based on a recipe is based on a family recipe that we had as kids, it’s

Dragony Aunt #2

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Resident Dragony Aunt, Val Qaeda is answering your dilemmas in readiness for Valentine’s Day… 1. Hi Val, Thanks for your

What To Watch #2

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Season 2 of Bonding is on Netflix: Tiff, a grad student in New York City, is moonlighting as a dominatrix.

Colin Jackson ~ Dancing On Ice

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Although this title graphic looks like something from Blankety Blank (we were delighted it returned for Christmas, fronted by Bradley

TikTok Drag Race ~ Season 1

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TheDreamgorlz are hosting a drag competition through TikTok and Instagram to find the UK(?)’s next local drag superstar! The competition

Life On The Cut

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With the Rochdale canal stretching 32 miles, with 91 locks, no matter where you are in Greater Manchester, you are sure to

Music with Aaron Renfree

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It’s been 20 years since the pop group SClub Juniors was formed and we think that’s very much rightly worth celebrating.

Cheers, My Dears #2 ~ Cocktails with Ellwood

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Turmeric, Lime and Orange Margaritas Bloody nice Drink, Turmeric has health benefits, Oranges are in season too. This smokey, tangy

Spring Scrumptions

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This Spring Vegetable Tart is so easy to make and can look impressive if finished with some pea shoots or

Valentine’s Virtuity

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“These are a fantastic centrepiece for a Valentine’s meal, and with us all stuck at home, there is no better

Game On ~ Gayming ‘Through the Queers’!

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by Craig Barker Like a lot of introverts who spent the majority of their informative years hunched over their dinner,

On Fleek Fashion with Samuel Cole

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Gay Culture on the Red Carpet ~ Billy Porter and the Met Gala, that is really all I need to

Personal Pandemic Experiences

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We’re all about promoting and championing hidden and lesser-appreciated elements of the LGBTQ+ community across Greater Manchester so we’ve been

Infatuation by @TheAnthonyLeyva

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Part of me knows it’s all in my head, these thoughts of different people, and their possibilities; I’ve imagined a

LGBTQ+ History Month ~ Timeline

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Whilst we are under no illusion that many of our readers will already be aware of the huge actions of

LGBTQ+ History Month ~ Manchester Icons

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Over the years, Manchester has given our cultural and social landscape some memorable figures, from suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst to the

You’re Right by Jeremy Hoad

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(pages 89-90 of FAMBLES ‘Year of the Zoom’ Anthology) I get it. You don’t like me. You don’t think I

Sporting Inclusivity ~ Rugby

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We spoke to LGBTQ+ Rugby player CJ in the last issue and he told us about the Ruck My Life

Spilling the T! ~ The Draw of Drama

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@SammyDeanMonroe gives us insight into why we are so drawn to dramatic tv and entertainment shows like The Real Housewives,

Football v Homophobia

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FOOTBALL V HOMOPHOBIA’S MONTH OF ACTION Football v Homophobia – and Transphobia – (FvH) is an international initiative that exists

A Quick Message To Say by Paul Magrs

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(page 21 of FAMBLES ‘Year of the Zoom’ Anthology) A quick message to say, I hope you’re ok and doing

Health Focus ~ It’s A Sin: What Happened Next?

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Along with many other people, I watched the excellent Russell T Davies series ‘It’s a Sin’ recently on Channel 4.

Cherry Valentine ~ RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2

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Cherry Valentine – the stage name of 27-year old George Ward – is one of the Season 2 queens of

Veronica Green ~ RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2

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The stage name of thirty-four year old Kevin Grogan – a triple-threat drag performer and actor from Rochdale(!) – who

Jsky talks Music and BAME Representation

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Singer-songwriter, model, fashionista, blogger and star of Channel4’s Naked Beach and First Dates, Jsky may seem to let his extravagant

Sporting Inclusivity ~ Rainbow Laces

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The highly-successful Rainbow Laces campaign returned this year, for another landmark run

Cheers, My Dears #1 ~ Cocktails by Ellwood

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Espresso Martini I love a good espresso martini, perfect after dinner, instead of a dessert Espresso double shot 50ml Vodka

Game On ~ Exploring the world of Gayming!

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Hi, I’m Jake, and I would class myself as a part-time gaymer! What is a gaymer, you say? A gaymer

Festive Feasting with Village Bakers

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This chocolate brownie tart is one of our favourite recipes, it has all chocolate yumminess you need at Christmas with

Remember to Remember

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In a year where grief has affected and touched so many, we mustn’t forget the inspirational lives of the those

Dragony Aunt ~ Val Qaeda

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Q1. My boyfriend and I are arguing during the lockdowns which does not happen normally do you think it’s because I’ve

Corrie at 60: LGBTQ+ Representation

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Tony Warren’s legendary concept, conceived back in 1960, was to portray ordinary people from the North and showcase their struggles,

What To Watch ~ Spectrum

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We speak to Kieron Moore about the exciting news surrounding his Manchester-based LGBTQ+ short film ‘Spectrum’. Kieron was the lead

Spilling the T! ~ Friends of Manchester’s Gay Village

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Friends of Manchester’s Gay Village was created in response to the plans for large scale development in and around the Gay

What to Watch ~ S.A.M

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Two teenage boys, both named Sam, meet at the swings each week to escape their dysfunctional home lives and slowly

The Evolution Of Drag ~ Anna Phylactic

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1. As well as your monumental presence on the LGBTQ+ ‘circuit’, you may be more recently/widely known from the small screen

Health Focus ~ Dr Marlon Morais, HIV

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Are you Clean? In this day and age, I find it amazing that this question is used as freely as

All over by Anthony J Parker

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When this is all over, There’ll be multitudes in the terraces again, Watching the footie, Watching the theatre Or even

Fierce Fashion

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Fashion design graduate Andrew James talks us through some simple yet effective hacks on how to up-cycle and up-style your