27/10/2013 – Page 2 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

Author, director and performer Neil Bartlett, OBE, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by the University of Brighton in July this year, will give a public lecture entitled Inventing Lives as part of the new Inspire lecture series at the Sally Benney Theatre on Monday, November 25 at 7.30pm

In this lecture Neil talks about the creative process behind the reclamation and investigation of queer history in his fiction – the acclaimed novels Ready To Catch Him Should He Fall, Mr Clive And Mr Page and Skin Lane.

In particular, he’ll be talking about the role that historical research has played in the writing of his new novel set in Brighton, The Disappearance Boy, to be published in 2014.

This lecture is organised and presented by the LGBTQ Lives Research Hub.

Inspire is a brand new series of inspirational lectures, discussions and talks on a wide range of themes. They are open to the public and free of charge.

For further information, CLICK HERE:

Or EMAIL: LGBTQ@brighton.ac.uk

WHAT: Neil Bartlett will give public lecture entitled: Inventing Lives

WHERE: Sallis Benney Theatre, Grand Parade, Brighton

WHEN: Monday, November 25

TIME: 6.30pm

Box office: 01273 709709

The Hankie Quilt, is a Community Project based in Brighton & Hove to remember those who have been lost to HIV/AIDS and to support those still living. The Quilt will be displayed during an exhibition at the Brighton Dome Gallery Foyer Bar & Cafe to mark World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1.

100 Artists for World AIDS Day brings together the cities leading artists to mark this important day in the LGBT calendar. The Hankie Quilt will be on display throughout the exhibition which closes on December 8. (For daily opening times contact the Dome).

For more information about the Hankie Quilt, CLICK HERE:

Or visit their facebook page.

The Exhibition is organised by Hizze Fletcher atTthirteen Productions.