While some will not go ahead, this year’s festival will still feature a range of events.
Category: Entertainment
Straight actors should not play gay characters: Russell T Davies
The producer compared straight casting of gay roles to blackface.
Four shows that handled mental health issues properly
Entertainment hasn’t always explored mental health issues or substance abuse respectfully.
Drama explores culture and sexuality at Sydney’s Yellamundie Festival
Aidan Rowlingson’s new play examines queer themes through the lens of a doomed relationship.
Laverne Cox withdraws from controversial sex work documentary
Sex workers are fearful that the planned film will harm the community.
Innovative queer mural artist Jessica Kease featured in Canberra exhibit
Art by diverse women is on display now at the free festival.
Eddie Izzard praised for affirming use of feminine pronouns
The comedian will raise money for charity by running daily marathons in January.
Bodies and feminist autonomy in horror: Black Christmas
The cult classic Black Christmas explores themes that go beyond a typical slasher film.
‘Urgently seeking equality’: The Cyborg Anthology book review
Lindsay B-e's collection of sci-fi poetry raises parallels with current human rights issues, writes Rae White.
Lesflicks Film Awards to showcase and celebrate queer films
The awards will celebrate queer women’s films released during 2020.
Actor Elliot Page comes out as trans, voices solidarity with trans women of colour
The star has spoken out against transphobic discrimination and violence.
Short film Odd Girls released for World AIDS Day
The short drama explores the story of a lesbian ally during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.
Brisbane Pride Fair celebrating LGBTIQ+ community this weekend
“Events such as Brisbane Pride Festival produce wider participation of people and communities bought together as equals in this fight for recognition, acceptance, and equality.”
Lovecraft Country: Problematic execution of a queer relationship
Lovecraft Country has received critical acclaim, but its representation of a queer relationship leaves plenty to be desired.
We need more diverse final girls in horror films
"Lack of diversity makes for less appealing horror movies."
Celebrate Brisbane’s Little Gay Day next weekend
Events will take place across the October long weekend at The Wickham.