General – Gaylife Magazine

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JE SUIS CHARLIE JE SUIS CHARLIE JE SUIS CHARLIE is a dark comedy about a satirical cartoonist, called Charlie, who

Artistic Expression: Exploring the Vibrant LGBTQ+ Arts Scene in Greater Manchester

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LGBTQ+ Artists in Greater Manchester: Celebrating Diversity and Creativity The vibrant LGBTQ+ arts scene in Greater Manchester is a testament

TV CASTING! ARE YOU A VIRGIN AND DO YOU WANT SOME HELP WITH YOUR INTIMACY STRUGGLES?

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TV CASTING! ARE YOU A VIRGIN AND DO YOU WANT SOME HELP WITH YOUR INTIMACY STRUGGLES?

UK Queer Fashion

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Queer fashion in the UK has always been a platform for expressing individuality and celebrating diversity. Over the years, the

Don’t Worry, It Won’t Happen To You…Until It Does

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None of us could have predicted the impact of the global pandemic and its aftermath and yet, for some of

I kissed A Boy!

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It may sound like a gender-flipped biopic of the Katy Perry song but it’s the reality TV show the gay

Rainbow Gin Fizz

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Rainbow Gin FIZZ Here is a recipe for a refreshing and colourful cocktail that is perfect for celebrating LGBTQ+ pride

Vivienne Westwood LGBTQ+ Fashion – Looking Back!

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Vivienne Westwood LGBTQ+ Fashion Icon Vivienne Westwood is a British fashion designer known for her avant-garde and rebellious aesthetic. Throughout

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

Marc Jacobs – Perfect

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MARC JACOBS CELEBRATES PRIDE WITH A SENSORIAL PRIDE EXPERIENCE IN MANCHESTER THIS SUMMER The Perfect Marc Jacobs fragrance, launched in

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

The Importance of Being Earnest by Ella Piazzi

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It’s Olympics time, and we all have a reason to be happy for it – think divers, gymnasts, speed runners,

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

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,

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

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

Ella Piazzi marks Pride Month

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It’s June, time for picnics at the park, holidays and Pimm’s. It’s also Pride Month. On June, 28th 1969, when

Still Queer As Folk ~ John Lugo-Trebble

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John Lugo-Trebble reflects on the iconic TV show(s), one of the things that put Manchester’s gay Village on the map

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,

Gay Culture

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The debate about gay communities is no news. Can we still talk about a gay community? And what makes a

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

Still A ‘Beautiful Thing’.

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John Lugo-Trebble takes a look back at some of the LGBTQ+ films that made an impact and still get us

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

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

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,

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,

Can Love (and dates) be found Off-line anymore?

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Love or hate it, Valentine’s Day is approaching with its usual carousel of cards, red roses and chocolate boxes. The

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