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B RIGHT ON LGBT Festival: Soul Safari

Exploring LGBT Spirituality with the Village MCC.

Events on Sunday, February 11 include:

10am -1pm
Card Readings

Discover yourself with the help of The Jesus Deck. These cards can speak to us whatever our beliefs to help us discover elements of our unique spiritual journey.

10:00am – 12:00pm
Death Cafe with Funeral Celebrant Catherine Duffy.

An opportunity to discuss one of life’s biggest taboos over a cuppa. We all die, but rarely make any plans or share our wishes for our death or funeral. How would you do so? Do you have questions?This is the place to have the conversation!

10:00am – 12:00pm
Temporary Tattoos for all ages! The Village MCC.

Ever thought about a tattoo but not sure enough to go through with it? Come and choose a temporary tattoo to wear for a few days! Lots of fun for everyone. (Free, but only one per person please).

12:00 – 1:30pm
Hatha Yoga. Brighton Natural Health Centre – Please bring your mat!

Hatha Yoga is a calming, gentle and supportive form of yoga which increases mind-body awareness. It is the most widespread type of yoga and aims to strengthen the body and relax the mind in a gentle and calming manner.

This class will help to increase mind-body awareness, it is flowing and meditative. The feel of the session is meditative so that you leave feeling calm and relaxed, as well as stretched. No prior experience needed, this is great for the novice or the experienced practitioner alike.

1:30pm – 3pm
Lilith Wildwood: Sacred Intimacy 

A meditation on pleasure, sensation, and depth of connection. Experience Spirituality and sexuality as one in a remarkable inner journey of discovery. Lilith Wildwood is a Psychotherapist, mystic, and sacred sexuality practitioner. Website: https://thelilithmysteries.co.uk

3pm – 4:30pm
Andy Black – Follow the Faun. Move your body, blow your mind, open your heart, tickle your fancy!

Follow The Faun is now in Brighton with its unique blend of ancient Bacchanalian rite and trippy participatory theatre. Guided by swirling projections and a banging electronic soundtrack, the audience travel through new worlds and dimensions to experience ecstasy, transformation, and a serious attack of the giggles. Dress to dance. Expect to sweat.

“A psycho-spiritual odyssey” The Guardian
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ BROADWAY BABY
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ FRINGEGURU
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ TO DO LIST
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ THE OUTLIER
☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ SCOTSGAY

www.thefaun.com, www.facebook.com/followthefaun,Twitter: @The_Faun

Lunch Positive, the HIV Lunch Club will be running a community cafe during the afternoon.

LGBT History Month is an international month-long annual observance of LGBT+ History and the opportunity to commemorate and remember the bravery of those who campaigned and spoke out over the years to help us achieve the freedoms and equality we enjoy today.

The PHIL STARR PAVILION, New Steine Gardens, Brighton, BN2 1PB has a fully functional stage, light and sound system with heating and licensed bar.

This ground breaking affiliation seeks to engage the city in the wide range of issues highlighted through the work of the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum, as well as partner/stakeholder work.

REVIEW: Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games @ Brighton Centre

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance Dangerous Games returned to the Brighton Centre last night, 20 years after Flatley launched the original Lord of the Dance following parting company with Riverdance.

This production is technically stunning. The first half of the show is beautifully crafted creating for me the most complete and perfect 45 minutes of theatre I have enjoyed in a long, long time. The second half is just as fine but lacks the contrasts, the highs and lows that are conjured up in the first half.

The story is a classic tale of good versus evil and that’s all you need to know. Just sit back and just enjoy the ride.

I would have preferred that the backing music was live but the economics of touring a show on this scale today, clearly makes that difficult. The two violinists Giada Costenaro Cunningham and Nicole Lonergan both looked great and sounded even better as did vocalist Sophie Evans. All three brought Gerard Fahys anthemic music to life providing a lovely contrast to mainly staccato ensemble male dance numbers.

This show is all about the Lord and last nights Lord played by Matt Smith did not disappoint. He commanded the stage and while at times somewhat lacked the arrogant swagger this part demands, was a delight to watch as he clearly created a bond with the ladies in the audience.

This show is no longer just about the dance. Its technical achievements are world-class and without the spectacular visuals and production, 20 years into its run, Lord of the Dance might well struggle to hold its audience.

What started as a vehicle to promote traditional Irish dancing, now pushes all boundaries creating a unique concept that continues to find a new audience each year. That is Flatley’s legacy.

This is five-star entertainment, delivered by a fine and well-drilled group of Irish dancers who at times appear to fly through the air. It was wonderful to watch.

You still have time to take in a performance tonight at 8pm or tomorrow, Sunday 12 at 7.30pm.

Very highly recommended.

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A Valentine’s celebration of love and commitment for everyone this Sunday

St Nicholas Church, Saltdean are holding a fully inclusive Valentines Service this Sunday, February 12, starting at 3pm. All LGBT people are welcome to attend.

PREVIEW: Myra Dubois – Self AdMyra, National Tour

Myra Dubois brings her new show Self Admyra to the Komedia, Brighton on April 22 as part of a national tour.

Former barmaid, actress and singer Myra Dubois hits the road in 2017 with her Self AdMyra tour, combining her signature brand of acid-tongued wit, razor-sharp observations, songs and maybe even a little dance if her hip is up to it.

Rotherham’s least celebrated daughter will be bringing her unique style of pointed humour, as well as the odd musical number for good measure (her’s is a double) to a theatre near you.

Confused by other acts offering up shows about ‘things’ Myra’s show is all about her favourite subject, herself.

Accepting that she is a fan of herself, less an exercise in self-help and more a testimony of ego, she is taking her rightful place amongst her AdMyras.

Having mastered her craft performing to confirmed bachelors and their friends in South London Myra performed on The John Bishop Show in 2015 and was hand-picked to support Bianca Del Rio for her sell-out run at the Clapham Grand.

Myra was a New Act of the Year Finalist in 2012, and went on to win a London Cabaret Award in 2013. She was contacted by Tim Rice following a rendition of one of his songs, which he described as definitive, and invited to perform for him at a private dinner he was hosting in Mayfair.

As a performer she started out at the legendary Madame Jojo’s as an MC for Finger in the Pie Cabaret and starred in the Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s annual Christmas Panto’s from 2010-2014.

Myra has performed all over the world including Latitude Festival and being flown out to Seychelles to perform for Saudi Royalty.

“DuBois delivers effortless control of a room, killer wit with a sick edge”….Time Out

“A display of caustic sensibility and razor-sharp wit”….Scotland On Sunday

“Hilarious… comedic timing that never misses a beat”….Edinburgh Festivals Magazine


Event: Self Admyra with Myra Dubois

Where: Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton BN1 1UN

When: Saturday, April 22, 2017

Time: Doors 7.30pm show starts at 8pm

Cost: £12/£10 concs

To book tickets online, click here:

Or telephone: 0845 293 8480

For more details of dates on National Tour, click here:

 

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