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12 HELPLINES ABUSED MEN IN SCOTLAND Tel: Freefone 0808 8000024 Mon, Wed & Fri Noon-3pm, Sun, Tue & Thu 7-10pm. Support for men surviving domestic abuse. Write: Unit 1F6, Eric Liddell Centre, 15 Morningside Road, Edinburgh. EH10 4DP. Office: 0131-447 7449. contact@amis.org.uk wwww.amis.org.uk BREATHING SPACE Tel: Freefone 0800 838587 Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm- Mon 6am (24 hours at weekends). www.breathingspacescotland .co.uk CUMBRIA AND THE BORDERS GAY HELPLINE Tel: Bassenthwaite Lake (01768) 776244 Nightly 6-9pm. DIVERSITAY LGBT SWITCHBOARD Tel: Dundee (01382) 202620 2nd & 4th Mon of each month - 7-9pm. Write: PO Box 53, Dundee. DD1 3YG. contact@diversitay.org.uk www.diversitay.org.uk t: @diversitaylgbt LGBT HELPLINE SCOTLAND Tel: 0300 123 2523 Tue-Wed Noon-9pm. www.lgbt-helpline-scotland .org.uk LONDON LESBIAN & GAY SWITCHBOARD Tel: 0300 3300630 Daily 10am-11pm. chris@llgs.org.uk www.llgs.org.uk www.turingnetwork.org.uk OUTREACH CUMBRIA LGBT TELEPHONE HELPLINE: Tel: 0300 1237440 or Freefone 0800 3457440. Thu 7-9.30pm. TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST Tel: 0808 8021221 Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. The HIV and sexual health charity for life. info@tht.org.uk www.tht.org.uk PUBLICATIONS SCOTSGAY Monthly magazine edited, printed and published in Scotland since 1994. All of the words from the magazine can be found on our website as well as interactive Meet Market and our Listings which are frequently updated. Sample copy available by phoning 0906 1100256 (calls cost no more than £2). Tel: 0845 1208062 (+44 131- 539 0666). Fax: 0131-539 2999. Write: PO Box 666, Edinburgh. EH7 5YW. publisher@scotsgay.co.uk www.scotsgay.co.uk LOCK UP YOUR DAUGHTERS Queer alternative DIY magazine for women. info@lockupyourdaughtersmaga zine.co.uk www.lockupyourdaughtersmaga zine.co.uk NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND Scotland's oldest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights organisation. It was founded in 1969 as the Scottish Minorities Group, later became the Scottish Homosexual Rights Group and changed its name to OUTRIGHT SCOTLAND in December 1992. Currently hibernating. EQUALITY NETWORK Working for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality in Scotland. Write: 30 Bernard Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6PR. Tel: 0131-467 6039. Weekly E-mail and quarterly paper newsletters on LGBT equality campaigns and developments. Regular conferences, forums, and other events. E-mail or write to join the network, free! en@equality-network.org www.equality-network.org t: @LGBTScotland LESBIAN ARCHIVE The UK's largest and most significant collection of materials relating to lesbian lives. The collections are based at Glasgow Women's Library, 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow. G40 1BP. Tel: 0141-550 2267. info@womenslibrary.org.uk www.womenslibrary.org.uk NATIONAL LGBT FORUM Active events calendar for LGBT and other equality events in Scotland. Comprehensive directory of LGBT organisations. Free registration to add campaigns and events to the Community pages. www.scottishLGBT.org PRIDE SCOTIA Organising Pride Scotia 2015 which will be held in Edinburgh in Jun 2015! Tel: 0131-556 9471. Write: 58a Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. edinburgh@pride-scotia.org www.pride-scotia.org fb:Pride Scotia STONEWALL SCOTLAND Campaigns for equality and justice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people living in Scotland. Write: Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh. EH3 6BB. Tel: 0131-474 8019. info@stonewallscotland.org.uk www.stonewallscotland.org.uk LOCAL ORGANISATIONS ANGUS: A.L.E.D. LGBT (Equality Diversity): Offers online confidential advice, parental guidance groups, social events and activities in the North East of Scotland Between Dundee and Aberdeenfor anyone 13 and over. Write: c/o 13 Park View, Brechin. DD9 7AT. Tel: 07719052195 or Brechin (01356) 629366. info@aledlgbt.org www.aledlgbt.org fb: aledlgbt AYRSHIRE: NESA (North, East, South Ayrshire) Social Support Group: Tel: David Bingham on 0141-332 3838. david.bingham@tht.org.uk BORDERS: Borders Bisexual Lesbian And Gay Group (BBLAGG): Organises social and recreational events for LGBT adults living in the Scottish Borders. Events include: pub nights, men’s film nights, hillwalks, barbeques and an annual visit to Ireland to take part in North West Pride. Tel: Alastair Lings on Galashiels (01896) 757861 or 07763 850087. alastairlings@yahoo.co.uk fb:Borders Bisexual Lesbian And Gay Group ( BBLAGG ) Scottish Borders LGBT Equality Forum: Aims to provide advice and act as a consulting body to all community planning partner organisations and to develop a range of social and recreational activities. Write: PO Box 14120, Selkirk. TD7 5WE. www.scotsborderslgbt.co.uk fb:Scottish Borders LGBT Equality Forum CAMPBELTOWN: Kintyre Embrace: Meets first Wed of each month, 7-9pm. Tel: Katrina on 07760 701308. katrina.mitchell @waverleycare.org CARLISLE: Cumbria Pride:Annual event. info@cumbriapride.com www.cumbriapride.org DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY: Dumfries & Galloway LGBT Centre: Dumfries based LGBT Centre reaching out to the whole of Dumfries and Galloway. Groups, social events, drop-ins, support and volunteering for LGBT young people, adults and their families. See What’s On section of their web site for more details. 88b High Street, Dumfries. DG1 2BJ. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 255058. Text: 07786 202 370. DandG@lgbtyouth.org.uk www.lgbtcentredg.co.uk fb: DumfriesLGBTCentre DUNDEE: Diversitay LGBT Group: Offers support to LGBT people living in Tayside and North East Fife. Bi monthly newsletter “Out Now” available from PO Box 53, Dundee, DD1 3YG. Tel: Dundee (01382) 202620. contact@diversitay.org.uk www.diversitay.org.uk t: @diversitaylgbt EDINBURGH: Couple Counselling Lothian: Scotland’s oldest and largest relationship counselling agency promotes the wellbeing and longevity of same sex relationships. 65 years experience of serving clients in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Tel: 0131-556 1527. info@cclothian.org.uk www.cclothian.org.uk Edinburgh LGBT Centre: Owned and managed by Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Community Project Limited, which is registered as a Scottish Charity and as a Scottish Company. Bought in 1974 by the Scottish Minorities Group, it is the only LGBT-owned LGBT Centre in the UK and is also the oldest LGBT Centre outwith the USA. Write: Edinburgh LGBT Centre, 58a/60 Broughton Street, Edinburgh. EH1 3SA. Tel: 0131- 556 9471. Meeting Room Booking Tel: 07817 533337. info@edinburghlgbtcentre.org.uk Icebreakers:New to Edinburgh? Want to meet new people? Just coming out? Icebreakers is an informal, fun and friendly social group for LGBT people and those questioning their sexuality or gender identity. Run by LGBT Health and Wellbeing, it takes place 7.30-9.30pm in The Regent on 4th Wed of each month. Tel: 0131-523 1100. admin@lgbthealth.org.uk Just For Men: Social group for men who want to meet other gay, bisexual or trans men in one of Edinburgh's newest LGBT friendly bars. Run by LGBT Health and Wellbeing, it takes place 6.30- 8.30pm at Woodland Creatures, 260-262 Leith Walk on 2nd Wed of each month.Tel: 0131-523 1100. admin@lgbthealth.org.uk GLASGOW: Pride Glasgow: Organising Glasgow pride event 19th Jul - 3rd Aug 2014. pride@prideglasgow.co.uk www.prideglasgow.co.uk fb:Pride Glasgow West of Scotland LGBT Forum: Umbrella organisation which brings together organisations, groups and individuals representing LGBT people in the West of Scotland to provide opportunities for networking, information exchange, cooperation, co-ordination and in appropriate cases collective representation and action. Write: c/o LGBT Youth Scotland, 30 (3/2) Bell Street, Glasgow. G1 1LG. info@woslgbt.org.uk www.woslgbt.org.uk fb:woslgb t: @woslgb INVERNESS: Gay Guys Inverness: For gay and bi guys to socialise from 8pm every Wed at MacNabs Bar & Bistro at the Columba Hotel, Inverness. Look for the table with the shiny red post box. www.gayguysinverness.org fb: Gay Guys Inverness Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum: Regular events and discos in Inverness. Tel: 07512 231904. forum@gay-ness.org.uk www.gay-ness.org.uk MORAY: LGBT Moray:Social networking group for LGBT people in Moray. 1st Tue of each month: Get together at The Muckle Cross Pub, 34 High Street, Elgin from 7.30pm. Look for rainbow coloured bag and a VW camper money box on the table! 3rd Sat of each month: Get together at The Mosset Tavern, Gordon Street, Forres from 10.30am. Meet in the back lounge, side entrance from the end of the car park. For further info or to be met in advance: Tel: 07598 418638. lgbtmoray@gmail.co.uk www.lgbtmoray.co.uk NORTH HIGHLANDS: North Highlands LGBT Social Group: For people, living and working in or visiting Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender or who are questioning their identity. Meets first Sat of each month for lunch at 1pm and third Thu of each month at 7pm. northhighlandslgbt@gmail.com fb:northhighlandslgbt OBAN: Gateway Group: Meets last Sat of each month, 2-4pm. Tel: Katrina on 07760 701308. katrina.mitchell @waverleycare.org SHETLAND: Shetland LGBT: Support and social group for LGBT people in Shetland. Organises a number of social events and meetings at various venues in Shetland. shetlandlgbt@gmail.com fb: Shetland LGBT STIRLING: Stirling Gay Men's Social Group: Meets monthly from Sep-Jun (generally 3rd Fri) in private houses. mensgroup@talktalk.net Stirling LGBT Social Group: Social and support group which has a wide range of diverse people attending (18+). Meets 7- 9pm on last Mon of each month in Stirling town centre. Tel: Michael Harkin on 07880 170688. michael.harkin@tht.org.uk WOMEN'S LISTINGS CARLISLE: Ladies Who at Sticky Bits Café: Social group for LGBTQI & straight women (16+). Last Fri of each month. 5-8pm 6-8 Fisher Street, Carlisle. Tel: Pam on Carlisle (01228) 267247. stickybitscafe@hotmail.co.uk DUNDEE: Outskirtsocial: Social group for LBT women in the East of Scotland. An opportunity for women to make new friends, connect up with existing ones and generally have some fun. ionafiesta@yahoo.co.uk fb:Outskirtsocial t: @Outskirtsocial EDINBURGH: AD Group: Social group exclusively for lesbians over 40 who have come to terms with their sexuality as lesbians. Meets each month to plan social activities such as cinema, meals out, walks and more. adgroup40@gmail.com Amazing Gracies Women’s Football Club: Aimed at LGBT and non-LGBT women, meets for a friendly kickabout every Wed (7-8pm) on the outdoor 5-a-side astroturf pitch at Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh. A great opportunity for women of any age, fitness-level, and ability to play football in a welcoming and friendly environment. New players always welcome. amazinggraciesfc@hotmail.com Ladybird Book Group: Friendly and social lesbian book group meets 2nd Tue of each month from 7.45pm in Café Nom De Plume. Newcomers welcome. Contact for more information and details of books coming up this year. Carol_Purcell@hotmail.com Rubyfruits Edinburgh: For lesbians and bi women. Meets Wed eve anytime after 8pm in Woodland Creatures, 260-262 Leith Walk and every Sun from 3pm at The Regent. Widen your social circle, network, plan weekend/eve activities (eg walking, cinema, exhibitions) and maybe meet that special somebody. rubyfruitsedinburgh @yahoo.com www.rubyfruitsedinburgh. webs.com Women’s Wellbeing Group: Inclusive group that offers the chance to meet other LGBT women in a relaxed environment. Chat, information and activities promoting health and wellbeing. Open to all LGBT women, they welcome transgender people who primarily identify as women. 2nd & 4th Fri of each month 2- 4.30pm at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street.Tel: Alison on 0131-652 3283. alison@lgbthealth.org.uk FIFE: Fife Inbetweeners: A friendly group of lesbians who meet every 2nd Sat eve from 8pm at The Steadings, Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy. Informal meeting allows them to chat, have a wee drink and even a game of pool! Arranges social events and link between the Rubyfruits Group in Edinburgh and OutskirtSocial in Dundee (hence the group's name!) braethedug@btinternet.com GLASGOW: Glasgow Women's Library: 23 Landressy Street, Glasgow. G40 1BP. Tel: 0141-550 2267. Provides a library, archive, is an Accredited Museum and also houses the UK’s national Lesbian Archives. Range of events, courses and other activities delivered through their learning programmes, along with an Adult Literacy and Numeracy Project and Black and Minority Ethnic Women’s Project. Check website for more info. info@womenslibrary.org.uk www.womenslibrary.org.uk OLGA - Older Lesbians Get Around: Meets monthly. Tel: 07813 268938. olgagroup@hotmail.co.uk www.olga-group.co.uk fb: olga.glasgow.1 Sandyford: 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Sandyford provides sexual, reproductive and emotional health services for all lesbian and bisexual women. Tel: 0141-211 8130 for further information on sexual and reproductive services or Tel: 0141-211 6700 for counselling services. All services available at a range of locations throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. www.sandyford.org INVERNESS: Highland Lesbian Republic: A voluntary group which has been in existence for over twenty years. Organises fundraisers for Womankind Worldwide. High_Les@bigfoot.com www.freewebs.com/ highlandlesbiangroup www.womankind.org.uk NATIONAL: CAMERADERIE LESBIAN PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Meets monthly in and around the Tayside/Dundee/Aberdeenshire area, weather permitting. spamdd7@yahoo.com DYKES ON BIKES SCOTLAND Forum for gay and lesbian motorcycle enthusiasts of all experience levels and bike size. dykes-on-bikesscotland.webs.com LESBIAN SCOTLAND Lesbian Guide to Scotland, including links to social groups, sports clubs, support groups and events in different Scottish cities. www.lesbianscotland.com LILIDOTS LESBIAN WOMEN’S WALKING GROUP SCOTLAND Walks are held on the last Sun of each month, usually with a 10am start in various parts of Scotland. www.lilidots.co.uk SCOTTISH NETWORK FOR LESBIAN STRENGTH To further lesbian issues, follow a lesbian agenda and foster lesbian visibility. High_Les@bigfoot.com www.freewebs.com/ highlandlesbiangroup YOUNG LESBIANS See our Youth Groups listings. BISEXUALS BISCOTLAND Support and social network for people who are bisexual or questioning their sexuality. Also organises training and activist activities in support of bisexual visibility and pride. Informal 'safe space' meetings are held on 1st Sun of each month in Glasgow (Contact for venue details). Meetings also held occasionally in Edinburgh (at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street). Meetings (open to all bi or questioning people) are usually followed by social gatherings which are open to partners or friends. Information line: 07963 960321. info@biscotland.org www.biscotland.org BI AND BEYOND EDINBURGH Fortnightly social gathering for people who identify as bisexual and beyond. With organised social activities and refreshments. Whatever your label or lack of label they welcome you! Meets 1st & 3rd Wed of the month 7- 9pm at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. biandbeyondedinburgh @gmail.com fb:biandbeyond ABUSE BROKEN RAINBOW LGBT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE (UK) Works to change the situation for LGBT people facing domestic violence. Runs helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, their family, friends, and agencies to support LGBT people around domestic violence. Mon & Thu 2-8pm,Tue & Wed 10am- 5pm. Tel: 0300 999 5428. mail@brokenrainbow.org.uk www.brokenrainbow.org.uk fb:brokenrainbowuk t: @brokenrainbow RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND HELPLINE Scotland-wide telephone service providing support to women and men experiencing sexual violence, as well as their friends and families. Tel: Freephone 0808 8010302 (6pm-Midnight). Minicom available. www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk THRIVE Counselling service for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Write: Sandyford Counselling & Support Services, 2-6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow. G3 7NB. Tel: 0141-211 8133 or 0141-211 6700. thrive@ggc.scot.nhs.uk ATHEISTS AND HUMANISTS GALHA LGBT HUMANISTS A section of the British Humanist Association (BHA). Exists to promote Humanism to the LGBT community and LGBT rights from a Humanist perspective. Also offers non-religious LGBT people opportunities to meet likeminded people. Join by becoming a member of the BHA and telling them you want to be signed up to GALHA. www.galha.org PINK TRIANGLE TRUST Gay Humanist charity established in 1992. Promotes the Humanist outlook and LGBT rights. Sponsors a number of LGBT groups including LGBT History Month, Galop (London's anti- LGBT hate crime charity) and Rainbows Across Borders, a supportive and caring group for LGBT people who are seeking refuge from oppressive and brutal regimes. Publishes an online magazine the Pink Humanist. Write: 34 Spring Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. CV8 2HB. Tel: Kenilworth (01926) 858450. secretary@pinktriangle.org.uk www.thepinktriangletrust.com BEARS BEARSCOTS The national group for bears, big boys, their friends and admirers. Glasgow Bear Weekend (1st weekend of each month): Bears in the West, Underground Bar, Fri 9pm-1am. Edinburgh Bear Weekend (2nd weekend of each month): Bears in the East, New Town Bar, Sat 10pm-2am. Check website for details of events around Scotland. info@bearscots.org.uk www.bearscots.org.uk fb: bear.scots NORTHSCOT BEARS New Aberdeen bear group. www.northscotbears.co.uk fb: NorthScot Bears BELIEVERS AFFIRMATION SCOTLAND Network in the Church of Scotland of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Christians, their friends and supporters. Formed in 2006 in response to the issue of ministers and deacons being able to conduct ceremonies to mark civil partnerships without fear of censure. monicastewart@btinternet.com www.affirmationscotland.org.uk AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. EH1 1EL. Meets Sun 11am - LGBT people especially welcome. Last Sat of each month: Our Tribe (LGBT worship) 7pm. Tel: 07957 543359. ourtribe.auc@gmail.com www.augustine.org.uk DUMFRIES NORTHWEST CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: Inclusive and affirming and welcomes LGBT people. Tel: Dumfries (01387) 249964. Write: Dumfries Northwest Church Office, Lochside Road, Dumfries. DG2 0DZ. www.dumfriesnorthwest.org.uk EDINBURGH QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY FELLOWSHIP edinburgh.qlgf@gmail.com EVANGELICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR LESBIAN & GAY CHRISTIANS Lesbian, gay or bisexual? From an Evangelical tradition? So are they. Write: c/o Flat 3, 7 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London. N4 3EJ. info@eflgc.org.uk www.eflgc.org.uk LESBIAN AND GAY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT (LGCM) UK-based international charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the church and faith-based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. Write: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London. E2 6HG. Tel: 020-7739 1249. lgcm@lgcm.org.uk www.lgcm.org.uk METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH IN GLASGOW A church of the LGBT communities welcoming all people. Meets for worship Sun 3pm at Ibrox Parish Church, 67 Clifford Street. Tel or Text: 07972 139128. info@mccinglasgow.co.uk www.mccinglasgow.co.uk QUAKER LESBIAN AND GAY FELLOWSHIP A welcoming and supportive national group for people of all sexual orientations and their friends. Write: Roy Vickery, 9 Terrapin Court, Terrapin Road, London. SW17 8QW. enquiries@qlgf.org.uk www.qlgf.org.uk QUEST Organisation for lesbian and gay Catholics. Monthly meetings are held in different regional groups throughout Britain. Scottish meetings held in Glasgow. Quest Linkline - The Helpline for Gay and Lesbian Catholics - Tel: (Freefone) 0808 808 0234 or 0300 1231989. Write: BM Box 2585, LONDON. WC1N 3XX. quest@questgaycatholic.org.uk www.questgaycatholic.org.uk SGI-UK (SCOTLAND) Lay buddhist organisation established in over 190 countries. "In Nichiren Buddhism, enlightenment is not a matter of changing ourselves into something which we are not.” Rainbow@sgi-uk.org www.sgi-uk.org UNITARIANS IN EDINBURGH Looking forward to inviting LGBT couples to be married in their beautiful church in the centre of Edinburgh, as soon as the new legislation for Equal Marriage is completed. An inclusive community of diverse beliefs which supports the pursuit of individual spirituality and humanism. Relationship blessings conducted. minister @edinburgh-unitarians.org.uk www.edinburgh-unitarians.co.uk CULTURAL THE BIG LGBT MUSIC JAM Meets 1-4pm on 1st Sat of each month at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. A creative and supportive space for making music. Play, sing your own song, or just be an appreciative listener. No need to book, just turn up. Bring your own instruments, some percussion supplied. biglgbtmusicjamedinburgh@gm ail.com THE CULTURE CLUB Meets 7-8.30pm on 1st Wed of each month at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh to talk about current arts affairs, exhibitions, events, ideas, music, and creativity. A safe space to discuss the arts at large. cultureclub.edin@gmail.com EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S BOOK GROUP An inclusive group where you can meet new people and read and discuss interesting books. info@gaybookgroup.co.uk EDINBURGH GAY MEN'S CHORUS Brings together individuals interested in singing a fun repertoire, including pop, rock and songs from the shows and movies. Now is a great time to get involved, whether you're a closet shower singer or have some experience. Rehearses Tue eve in Central Edinburgh. For full details and to sign-up: www.egmc.co.uk GAY GORDONS EDINBURGH Scotland's first LGBTQ Scottish country dance group with a good mix of women and men. Meets Mon 7.45pm at Mayfield Salisbury Church Hall, 1A Mayfield Road, Edinburgh. EH9 2NG.. Always very welcoming of new members, especially those new to Scottish Country Dancing.Tel: 07939 136321. info@gaygordonsedinburgh .co.uk www.gaygordonsedinburgh .co.uk GLASGAY! Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture. Next dates: 20 Oct- 15th Nov 2014. Contact the festival office for further information. Write: 27-29 Trongate, Glasgow. G1 5EZ. Tel: 0141-552 7575. info@glasgay.com www.glasgay.com INTERNATIONAL KILT APPRECIATION SOCIETY (IKAS) Contact and social group for guys interested in viewing/wearing kilts. Regular newsletter. Write: Mervyn Tacy, 'Ziveli', 20 Ordsall Park Road, Retford. DN22 7PA. Please enclose sae. Tel: 01777 708270. IKILTas@aol.com www.freewebs.com/ikas LGBT FILM NIGHTS View LGBT themed and mainstream films in a friendly, sociable setting. Vote for film choices each month! 4th Fr of each month 6.30-9.30pm at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, 9 Howe Street, Edinburgh. Te;: 0131-523 1100. admin@lgbthealth.org.uk LGBT HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND Increasing the awareness of LGBT people’s lives, histories and experiences. Website provides listings for cultural opportunities, events, news items, and resources. If you would like to be involved, volunteer or add information, contact LGBT History Month, 39-40 Commerce Street, Edinburgh. EH6 6HD. www.lgbthistory.org.uk Listings continue on page 14 Fringe previews continued from page 9 and love of vintage showgirl aesthetic together with genuine burlesque performing experience to create a unique show that perfectly encapsulates her talents and introduces you to your new favourite comedy characters. 'Dita John Cleese' Angel: Take This Body Venue 36: theSpace on North Bridge Time: 2.10pm Dates: 18th-23rd Aug A priest who has devoted his life to God fights daily against the temptations of the flesh. Now he must confront the man, or angel or demon, who haunts him. What happens to a man when he makes a vow of celibacy? Can he control his desires or do they control him? What must he do to destroy the passions that threaten his soul? Holestar Presents Sorry I'm a Lady Venue 239: The Street Time: 7.45pm Dates: 2nd-12th Aug Sorry I'm a Lady traces how Holestar, 'London's favourite Tranny with a Fanny' (Time Out), left school without qualifications, joined the army and went on to become a brothel receptionist, photographer, dominatrix, artist, pop star, DJ, gender bender and queer activist. Through storytelling, humour and belting vocals, she plots how she became the alternative drag starlet she is today. And if she can go through an unconventional route, poverty and health issues to pursue her dreams to entertain you, anyone can. 300 to 1 - Free Venue 156 & car!: C South Time: 12.50pm Dates: 2th-4th, 6th-11th, 13th- 18th, 20th-24th Aug New play. A schoolboy re-enacts the macho homoerotic war film 300 in his bedroom with Wilfred Owen as his Homeric scribe. Directed by award-winning Gareth Armstrong. Written and performed by Matt Panesh (AKA Monkey Poet). Contains spears, swords and underpants. Jack Samuel Warner and John Pendal: Men and Myths Venue 32: Cowgatehead Time: 5pm Dates: 1st-24th Aug Seriously funny nonsense and painfully revealing true stories as Jack, 'slightly quirky' (Chortle.co.uk), and John (International Mr Leather 2003) explore Men and Myths. John lives a vivid life that generates astounding stories. Jack lives vicariously through John. Jack combines flights of fancy with precise one-liners. John knows where all his coat hangers are. Two great stand-ups, both with individual takes on the world. Together they bring their riotous show to the Fringe, building on seven years of comedy performance and 1,000 gigs across the globe. Narin Oz: Addicted to Love Venue 58 & car!: C South Time: 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm Dates: 31st Jul, 1st-11th, 13th-25th Aug 'Hello Narin. I want to play a game... What you call this? Your love life? Society calls you a love addict- I call you chicken shit. Now, we will see if you are willing to free yourself from love anorexia and learn how to love; to give up the one thing you rely on in order to go on living. Love or beaver? Make your choice...' Join Narin Oz in her car on this interactive wacky adventure into the nightmare version of love.
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