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Interviews

Interviews with LGBTQ+ activists, role models, creatives, and community members.

The Party Girls promotional artwork shows outlines of five women in different colours

The Party Girls promotional artwork shows outlines of five women in different colours

Interview: Ell Potter, the gender-fluid actor taking on the role of Unity Mitford in The Party Girls

Gender-fluid actor, Ell Potter is currently taking on the role of the infamous, fascist Mitford sister, Unity, in Amy Rosenthal’s play The Party Girls, running at Birmingham’s Rep Theatre until 11th October.

Oct 64 min read

Promotional banner for the show which features photos of all the drag queens and the title of the show.

Promotional banner for the show which features photos of all the drag queens and the title of the show.

Interview: Dragged to the Musicals with Divina De Campo

Dragged to the Musicals, a live vocals tour starring Divina De Campo, Veronica Green, Le Fil, Mimi Chanel and Viola is heading out on tour from September. Ahead of its opening, Midlands Rainbow spoke to Divina De Campo about the all-singing extravaganza that will be playing at several venues across the region.

Aug 312 min read

Interview: LGBTQTeeHee comedy with Rob Beck

LGBTQTeeHee is a programme from the Rep which brings LGBTQ+ people together in comedy and wellbeing. The theatre’s Drama Practitioner, Rob Beck, spoke to Midlands Rainbow in depth about the inspiration, aim and power of the comedy programme.

Aug 83 min read

Left: Thom author photo in the woods, left cover for Men Holding hands

Left: Thom author photo in the woods, left cover for Men Holding hands

Interview: writer and drag artist, Thom Seddon

Thom Seddon, also known as drag artist Nana Arthole, is a writer and entertainer based in Nottingham whose verse novella ‘Men Holding Hands’ was published at the end of 2024. Thom talks inspiration, writing process, and independent publishing.

May 214 min read

Image is a photo of the drag queen Divine De Campo, she wears a large blonde wig with dark brown roots, and in it a sparkly pink bow. She wears silvery eyes shadow, lashes, and red lipstick. Her dress is in the same pink glittery material, she wears pink earrings and black gloves.

Image is a photo of the drag queen Divine De Campo, she wears a large blonde wig with dark brown roots, and in it a sparkly pink bow. She wears silvery eyes shadow, lashes, and red lipstick. Her dress is in the same pink glittery material, she wears pink earrings and black gloves.

Interview: Divina De Campo - I Do Think

Drag Race star Divina De Campo talks about her upcoming tour ‘I Do Think’ which comes to Birmingham in May & the ‘Dragged to the Musicals’ production.

Apr 173 min read

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Image shows Tom Aspaul, he is in camel-coloured trousers, is shirtless and one arm rests on his chest. His posture is leaning back, He has dark hair and a moustache and wears a crown of flowers on his head.

Interview: Tom Aspaul on upcoming album, Cabin Fever

Singer and songwriter from Wolverhampton, Tom Aspaul, talks to Midlands Rainbow about his upcoming album, Cabin Fever.

Apr 83 min read

Image is a promotional photo for The Great Pottery Thrown Down. It shows Stephen behind a pottery wheel. He wears a checked red and black shirt, open to show a yellow t-shirt under, jeans and a beige apron for working with the clay. He is smiling, has grey hair and a beard and wears glasses.

Image is a promotional photo for The Great Pottery Thrown Down. It shows Stephen behind a pottery wheel. He wears a checked red and black shirt, open to show a yellow t-shirt under, jeans and a beige apron for working with the clay. He is smiling, has grey hair and a beard and wears glasses.

Interview: Stephen Parkes, The Great Pottery Throw Down

Stephen Parkes, a Birmingham-based contestant on The Great Pottery Throw Down, speaks all things clay with Midlands Rainbow.

Mar 193 min read

Divine Miss M in a blue wig and dress. Her hand is against one side of her face. Below the photo is reads: Remembering Matt Hawkins the Divine Miss M

Divine Miss M in a blue wig and dress. Her hand is against one side of her face. Below the photo is reads: Remembering Matt Hawkins the Divine Miss M

Remembering Matt Hawkins, The Divine Miss M

Remembering Matthew Hawkins also known to many as the drag performer, The Divine Miss M; an icon in Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community.

Jan 285 min read

After the Act A Section 28 Musical poster

After the Act A Section 28 Musical poster

Interview: After The Act: A Section 28 Musical

After The Act: A Section 28 Musical is a production based on commentary from people who experienced living under the infamous Section 28

Oct 28, 20245 min read

Santi and Naz promo image shows two different Asian women, one covers her hair and face while the other does not; she holds a book in her hands.

Santi and Naz promo image shows two different Asian women, one covers her hair and face while the other does not; she holds a book in her hands.

Interview: Farah Ashraf on Santi & Naz, identity and queerness

“Santi and Naz is a coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of the India/Pakistan partition," Farah Ashraf tells Midlands Rainbow

Oct 16, 20243 min read

Interview: Jonathan Blake (Pt. 3)

Interview: Jonathan Blake (Pt. 3)

Interview: Jonathan Blake (Pt. 3)

As well as being known as one of the oldest surviving people living with HIV in the UK, Jonathan Blake is often talked about due to his role

Jul 16, 20245 min read

Lead image: Jonathan Blake For “ Positive “ - Sky Documentary & NOW TV. Jonathan wears a white shirt and a grey knitted vest upon which there are several pins including the pink triangle and the red HIV ribbon.

Lead image: Jonathan Blake For “ Positive “ - Sky Documentary & NOW TV. Jonathan wears a white shirt and a grey knitted vest upon which there are several pins including the pink triangle and the red HIV ribbon.

Interview: Jonathan Blake (Pt. 2)

Activist Jonathan Blake, born in Birmingham, was diagnosed with HIV in 1982. He's one of the UK’s oldest surviving people living with HIV

Jul 15, 20244 min read

Lead image: Jonathan Blake For “ Positive “ - Sky Documentary & NOW TV. Jonathan wears a white shirt and a grey knitted vest upon which there are several pins including the pink triangle and the red HIV ribbon.

Lead image: Jonathan Blake For “ Positive “ - Sky Documentary & NOW TV. Jonathan wears a white shirt and a grey knitted vest upon which there are several pins including the pink triangle and the red HIV ribbon.

Interview: activist, Jonathan Blake (Pt. 1)

Jonathan Blake is a British gay rights activist from Birmingham, perhaps best known for his role in Lesbians and Gays support the Miners.

Jul 14, 20245 min read

Peter Tatchell at Birmingham Pride talking to the Police Chief. Peter wears a blue shirt and a rainbow tie. The Police Chief wears a uniform and a rainbow flower garland around his neck.

Peter Tatchell at Birmingham Pride talking to the Police Chief. Peter wears a blue shirt and a rainbow tie. The Police Chief wears a uniform and a rainbow flower garland around his neck.

Interview: Peter Tatchell speaks to Midlands Rainbow

Human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell talks about police forces apologising for historic homophobia.

Jul 8, 20243 min read

Lia stands in front of a photo she has taken on display in Victoria Square.

Lia stands in front of a photo she has taken on display in Victoria Square.

Interview: Photographer Lia Papouis on Queer Femininity

Lia Papouis is a queer photographic artist based in Birmingham. Lia speaks to Midlands Rainbow about her latest project.

Jun 25, 20242 min read

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Bally Singh is in a radio studio, there is a microphone behind him. Bally is a Sikh man, he wears a black turban, blue t-shirt and black jacket.

Interview: Trying comedy with Bally Singh

Interview with Bally Singh, Gaydio DJ & one of the internet's favourite 'meme-queens' about his foray into stand-up comedy for charity.

May 22, 20242 min read

Interview: author P.J. Ellis talks 'We Could Be Heroes'

Interview: author P.J. Ellis talks 'We Could Be Heroes'

Interview: author P.J. Ellis talks 'We Could Be Heroes'

P.J. Ellis speaks to Midlands Rainbow about his latest novel We Could Be Heroes; a "love letter to the LGBTQ+ community, and to the city of

May 20, 20244 min read

Queer-led ceilidh band for weddings, parties and more! The Rainbow Folk. Friendly, inclusive, accessible. Spreading queer joy, one ceilidh at a time!

Alexandra Theatre Shoews Banner advert, click to book shows

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