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Book Review: Arcana: The Lost Heirs by Sam Prentice-Jones
A début from illustrator and writer, Sam Prentice-Jones, Arcana: The Lost Heirs is a tarot-inspired fantasy graphic novel.
1 day ago2 min read


Review: Send in the Clowns: Unpopular at The Rep, Birmingham
Send in the Clowns: Unpopular débuts at The Rep, Birmingham taking on a myriad of musicals in their own unique, camp and chaotic style.
2 days ago2 min read


Stafford Pride commence legal action against Reform UK-led Council
Stafford Pride organisers have announced, in a statement on social media, that they have commenced legal action against the Reform UK-led Staffordshire County Council
4 days ago2 min read


Rare Warhol artwork on display in Nottingham
Rare works by widely-regarded pop artist and filmmaker, Andy Warhol, have gone on display at Nottingham's Lakeside Arts Gallery.
6 days ago2 min read


Interview: Divina De Campo: Back on The Road
Drag Performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season one star, Divina De Campo, is ‘Back on the Road’ with her new tour that sees her team up with musician and songwriter, Ric Neale (The Piano Guy)
Jan 233 min read


Research highlights gender euphoria in video games for trans people
A project, conducted by researchers at the University of Nottingham, highlights video gaming and its potential for gender exploration and euphoria for transgender players.
Jan 162 min read


Book Review: Missing in Soho by Holly Stars
Drag queen and amateur sleuth, Misty Divine returns for the second novel in Holly Stars’ cosy, queer mystery series, Missing in Soho
Jan 142 min read


Warwickshire to hold Queer History Tour
During LGBTQ+ History Month, which takes places in February in the UK, Warwickshire Pride are hosting queer history tours of Leamington Spa.
Jan 81 min read


New project to measure impact of LGBTQ+ cultural backlash
A new project, ‘The LGBTQIA+ Cultural Barometer’ aims to measure and understand the current climate surrounding LGBTQ+ culture programming and creatives in the UK, and the backlash it is experiencing.
Jan 63 min read


Notts Pride receives National Lottery Funding
Notts Pride, one of the East Midlands' leading LGBTQ+ charities and hosts of the region's largest free Pride event, held in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded funding from The National Lottery (TNL) Community Fund for its operations and events.
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Review: Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Following a completely sold-out run at The Barbican, London, the three-time Olivier Award-winning production, Fiddler on the Roof, plays at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre for four weeks, direct from the West End.
Dec 10, 20253 min read


Midlands Rainbow recommends: 2026 Shows
2026 is fast approaching, and with it comes a new year of great productions in Birmingham and across the Midlands. We've picked just a few of our favourites in theatre, dance, musicals, drag and cabaret that would make great Christmas gifts or, of course, a treat for yourself. ★ Fiddler on the Roof at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham ( 9th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026 ) “Completely sold out at the Barbican in London, this is a rare opportunity to catch this critically ac
Dec 7, 20254 min read


Review: Sleeping Beauty at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Following annual tradition, panto season is back in full swing in Wolverhampton with this year’s production at the Grand Theatre, Sleeping Beauty.
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Gay man from Iraq granted refugee status
A gay man from Iraq, Samir, has been granted refugee status after being supported by the charity Micro Rainbow at their West Midlands housing.
Dec 2, 20252 min read


Midlands charity welcomes new national HIV action plan
Midlands-based charity, Saving Lives, welcomes a new national HIV Action Plan announced by the government today (1st December) on World AIDS Day.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre secures Lottery Funding and names first patron ahead of 50th Anniversary
Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has named its first-ever patron, Katie Neeves, as they secure National Lottery funding ahead of their 50th Anniversary.
Nov 28, 20252 min read


La Voix to join cast of Annie tour coming to Birmingham
Drag star, La Voix, has been announced in exciting new casting for the UK tour of the hit musical, Annie. La Voix (the drag persona of Christopher Dennis) will play Miss Hannigan across several venues including The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, which plays in June 2026.
Nov 27, 20252 min read


Stoke-on-Trent to hold World AIDS Day Vigil
Project 93, a charity supporting people living with HIV in the Staffordshire region, have announced the details for this year’s World AIDS Day Vigil in North Staffordshire. Due to be held in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on Monday 1st December, the event will commemorate World AIDS Day
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Leicester student crowned first openly gay Miss England winner
Grace Richardson (20), from Leicester was crowned the winner of Miss England 2025, making her the first openly gay winner of the beauty contest.
Nov 23, 20252 min read


Review: Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas at The Rep, Birmingham
The world premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas plays at The Rep Theatre, Birmingham this festive season. Penned by Fringe-favourites and the writers behind The Penny Dreadfuls, Humphrey Ker and David Reed, this winter whodunnit also features brand new songs from two renowned musical theatre songwriters and composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, working together as a dynamic duo.
Nov 21, 20252 min read
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