Welcome to Peterborough Pride 2018. Running from Friday 29th June to Friday 6th July, this week long city-wide celebration offers something for everyone. Peterborough PRIDE is about providing a platform for coming together, celebrating difference, being proud and showing support for our Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) friends and family. As is the case in many cities now, we have moved away from a single parade and instead there will be lots of different parties, performances, screenings, events and social gatherings at a whole range of venues. Whoever you are, this is your PRIDE and you might choose to celebrate in any number of ways - you do not need to be limited by the events in this programme. Organise something with friends, family or work colleagues. For example simply displaying the rainbow flag as a symbol of solidarity is in itself hugely powerful. Get involved, and contribute to a fantastic and colourful week of laughter, dancing, discussion and performance. Let’s bring Peterborough together in unity not just for PRIDE but into the future creating a city where everyone is respected and welcome. Best wishes, Simon (PRIDE Co-ordinator) For further programme updates follow us on: PeterboroughPrideUK PeterbprideUK www.idea1.org.uk (event listings) JUNE 6PM - 9PM FRIDAY 29 JUNE METAL, CHAUFFEURS COTTAGE, 1 ST PETERS RD PE1 1YX FREE BUT BOOKING ESSENTIAL 29 Scottee AND Friends To celebrate the launch of the first Peterborough PRIDE festival we’re throwing a garden party to kick start the week of events! Join Metal’s artist in residence Scottee and his mates for a night of performance, drag and slightly weird stuff, plus punch, cake and an activity where you’ll be asked to put a crayon in your mouth. Winner of Time Out Performer of the Year, Total Theatre Awards and included in The Independent’s Rainbow List as one of Britain’s most influential LGBTQIA+ people, Scottee is an artist, activist and troublemaker as well as co-host of BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends. Bookings / Info >> www.metalculture.com / 01733 893 077
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7.30PM FRIDAY 29 JUNE THE BROADWAY PE1 1RT £16 - £25 JUNE 29 Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the music of a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove – a tribute to George Michael. The show features all his hits including Father Figure, Freedom, Faith and many more. This is one show- stopping extravaganza you do not want to miss! Relive the passion, the flare, and the unique sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible tribute concert sensation. Bookings / Info >> www.broadwaypeterborough.co.uk / 01733 306071
*Disclaimer: This show is not affiliated with or endorsed by George Michael or his estate. JUNE 10PM - 5AM FRIDAY 29 JUNE RED ROOM, BROADWAY PE1 1RS £5 - £12. ADVANCE TICKETS 29 Mixology with Sidney Charles Mixology and Peterborough PRIDE welcomes back Sidney Charles for his second appearance in the city. Since his last visit, he’s continued to create exceptional jacking tech-house / techno stompers, which have seen him co-headline the infamous Do Not Sleep parties with Santé & Darius Syrossian and play across the world at Elrow, Circoloco, Warehouse Project, Glastonbury, Amsterdam Open Air & Eivissa. Joining Sidney on the night will be Mixo residents Tom Skinner, James Chan and Dan Clare, so come dance ‘til dawn with the guys. Bookings / Info >> MixologyUK.com
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10.30AM - 1.30PM SATURDAY 30 JUNE THE FLEET, HIGH STREET, FLETTON, PE2 8DL FREE - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED JUNE 30 LGBTQIA+ Fostering and Adoption Seminar TACT Peterborough is hosting an information event to give the LGBTQIA+ community the opportunity to find out more about fostering and adoption. At the event, members of the TACT Peterborough service and existing LGBTQIA+ foster carers and adopters will be on hand to answer your questions and challenge some of the misconceptions around fostering and adoption. TACT Peterborough is a partnership, between Peterborough City Council and TACT, that aims to improve the lives of children and young people in care. Bookings / Info >> www.tactcare.org.uk/peterborough JUNE 11AM - 11.45AM SATURDAY 30 JUNE CENTRAL LIBRARY, BROADWAY, PE1 1RX FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK 30 Rainbow Story Time Rainbow Story Time features children’s stories read aloud that include LGBTQIA+ themes, and also themes of being different and belonging, being unique, being accepted, about understanding ourselves and others. Members of Inclusive Peterborough social group will be on hand to answer children’s questions, so come along for a wonderful morning of discovery for all the family. Info >> www.inclusivepeterborough.org.uk
AGE 4+ 8PM - 11.00PM SATURDAY JUNE 30 THE OSTRICH INN, 17 NORTH STREET PE1 2RA FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK JUNE 30 Pride Cabaret at the Ostrich The Ostrich Inn is an independent pub offering an alternative approach to the neighbourhood boozer. It has become the home to numerous cultural events including weekly live music gigs, art exhibitions and monthly Battle Lines. The venue prides itself on its inclusive approach and welcome. Join the staff and regulars for a night of cabaret for the PRIDE opening weekend. Think music, dance, comedy, real ales and Prosecco on tap and you know it won’t be your average night out. Info >> The Ostrich Inn JUNE 9PM - 1AM SATURDAY 30 JUNE THE LIGHTBOX CAFÉ, 31 BRIDGE ST PE1 1HA FREE – BOOKING ESSENTIAL 30 Icons Of Gay Disco Icons of Gay Disco celebrates the DJ’s and producers from the 1970’s New York club scene who helped lift the underground into the mainstream, and support the civil rights movement for equality. We remember Larry Levan the first superstar DJ at Paradise Garage, David Mancuso at The Loft, and Nicki Siano at The Gallery and Studio 54. Glastonbury DJs ‘Eclectic Ballroom’ will be hosting the night featuring the music and iconography of the time. Dress bright, loud and colourful. Booking / Info >> The Lightbox Café
Larry Levan First superstar DJ AGE 18+ DAILY FROM 10AM - 4PM 01SUNDAY 01 JULY – FRIDAY 6 JULY METAL, CHAUFFEURS COTTAGE, 1 ST PETERS RD PE1 1YX FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK JULY 06 PRIDE Reading Room Drop in to Chauffeurs Cottage for a cuppa and a browse in the Reading Room. Set up like a reference library, it offers a host of books and films for, about and by LGBTQIA+ writers, film makers, artists and photographers. It includes novels, poetry, plays, history and theory books, artist monographs and anthologies and a really wide selection of queer world cinema which you can watch as a private screening. From the mainstream to the obscure, this alternative cultural history is a treasure trove and the ‘Queer’ section of the library you always wished for! Info >> www.metalculture.com / 01733 893077 JULY DAILY FROM 12PM - 5PM SUNDAY 01 JULY – FRIDAY 6 JULY 01 VIVACITY SHOP, QUEENSGATE FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK – JUST DROP IN 06 Pride Pit Stop Shop Peterborough is well-served by two LGBTQIA+ social and advocacy groups: Inclusive Peterborough, and the Aces, Aros and Enbies of Peterborough. Both groups have teamed together to launch the ‘PRIDE Pit Stop Shop’ for Peterborough PRIDE, to promote better public awareness and understanding of various queer identities, and the issues affecting members of our community. Come along to learn about both groups, meet some of the organisers behind them, pick up some goodies, take away some leaflets, and check out our colourful displays. Info >> www.inclusivepeterborough.org.uk AceAroPeterborough 12PM - 3PM SUNDAY 01 JULY THE GREEN BACKYARD, OUNDLE ROAD PE2 8AT FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK JULY 01 Pink Picnic at The Green Backyard The Green Backyard is inviting you to a community Pink Picnic in their bright and beautiful gardens to celebrate diversity in Peterborough and the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone is welcome at this Bring and Share Sunday Lunch! This is a chance to show off your signature picnic dish. So, dust off your cookery books and get baking! Bring a blanket or chair to sit on too, and dogs are also invited so long as they are kept on a lead. Please list ingredients in your dishes - it is really helpful for people with allergies. Info >> www.thegreenbackyard.com JULY 7PM - 8PM SUNDAY 01 JULY ST MARY’S CHURCH, NEW RD, PE1 1TT FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK 01 PRIDE Church Service ‘Mama Bear’ Vicky Brett of Inclusive Church Peterborough is proud to welcome two special guest preachers for their PRIDE Service. Rev Peta Evans of the Village Metropolitan Community Church (Brighton) is a non-binary pastor who is enthusiastic about reclaiming the Bible from those who have tried to make it a weapon against those who are different. Rev. Jak Davis of MC Church (North London) is a lesbian pastor who grew up in Peterborough and is excited that Peterborough finally has PRIDE in its diverse community. Info >> inclusivepeterborough.org.uk/inclusive-church AGE 16+*
7.30PM SUNDAY 01 JULY KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD, PE1 1EF £6.50 – INCLUDES DRAG BINGO JULY 01 Sardoville presents For Only An Hour Join us ‘For Only An Hour’, a psuedo-glamorous, one man romp through childhood dreams, pop culture and queer art, danced to a hilarious soundtrack of Angela Lansbury, Delia Smith and Bette Midler. Revealing itself as a ‘coming out’ story this is a journey into what it means to live out loud. ‘For Only An Hour’ is a manifesto about what we want to be when we grow up. It addresses the limitations placed on us in youth in terms of gender, conformity and expectation. We are encouraged to specialise and succeed at one thing but here we look at what it means to want to succeed at multiple things and what it means to be allowed to dream. In partnership with Metal Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239
photo: Phil Sanger JULY 9PM - 11PM SUNDAY 01 JULY KEY THEATRE (BAR), EMBANKMENT ROAD PE1 1EF FREE – BOOKING ESSENTIAL 01 DRAG BINGO with Drag King LoUis CYfer Following ‘For Only An Hour’ the evening continues with Bingo with serious attitude! Eyes down at 9:15pm sharp for an evening of glamour, songs, wonderful prizes and general mayhem. Rules are the same, even suitable for the serious ‘bingoer’ but a warning that the game could get dirty! Keeping all balls spinning will be Drag King LoUis CYfer, crowned the winner of DRAG IDOL 2014. Since then he has “thrusted” his cous cous COCKyness all over the world. He’s sexy, he’s the sheriff of SHEboi’s .... (And we are pretty certain he’s one of Russell Brands love children). The bar will be open too serving a special PRIDE Cocktail Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239
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7PM MONDAY 02 JULY KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD PE1 1EF JULY 02 £2 Film: Call Me By Your Name This new film by Luca Guadagnino, nominated for four Oscars, is a sensual tale of first love. Seventeen-year-old Elio Perlman lives in Northern Italy with his translator mother and professor father, who welcomes American doctoral student Oliver to help with his work for the summer. The cultured yet shy Elio is impressed with the confident Oliver, and their friendship blossoms into a relationship that transforms his life forever. Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239 JULY 7.30PM - 8.30PM MONDAY 02 JULY / THURSDAY 05 JULY 02 PETERBOROUGH LIDO, BISHOPS ROAD PE1 1YY FREE – ON THE DOOR 05 PRIDE LIDO SWIM SESSIONS Vivacity is pleased to introduce two special after hours swim sessions for the LGBTQIA+ community in Peterborough’s iconic Art Deco Lido. Enjoy an alfresco evening swim and watch the sunset whilst listening to ambient music. The Lido cafe will also be open for refreshments. Monday 2 July: Transgender & Non-Binary Swim Session Thursday 5 July: LGBTQIA+ Swim Session *Note all the changing cubicles are private and non-gender specific Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 864761
AGE 8+ 7.30PM – 9.30PM MONDAY 02 JULY METAL, CHAUFFEURS COTTAGE, 1 ST PETERS RD PE1 1YX FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK JULY 02 Peterborough Feminist Book Club with Chardine Taylor-Stone Join PFBC to discuss ‘Sista!’ a groundbreaking UK-based anthology of writings by and about same gender loving women of African/Caribbean descent. There will be a reading and discussion led by Chardine Taylor-Stone, one of the books’ contributors. PFBC offers a relaxed and informal space for discussion of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and academia that examine the female experience in relation to self and society. PFBC welcomes all those on and off the gender spectrum. Info >> Peterborough Feminist Book Club JULY 1PM - 2PM TUESDAY 03 JULY ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, CHURCH ST PE1 1XB ADMISSION FREE: £4 SUGGESTED DONATION 03 Tuesdays Til Two: Thank God I m Gay with Jayne Ozanne Can you be Christian and Gay? Of course! But for many years, Jayne Ozanne believed the two were incompatible and tried desperately to change her sexuality. Now she is out and proud, and thanks God for making her the woman she is. Come and hear her story of how she came to say “Thank God I’m Gay”. ‘Tuesdays til Two’ talks and concerts programme is run by St John’s CIC. The church is open from noon for a pop-up café, run by volunteers from The Green Backyard. Info >> stjohnscic.wordpress.com AGE 18+
7PM TUESDAY 03 JULY KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD PE1 1EF £2 JULY 03 Film: Desert Hearts Desert Hearts (1985) is a classic film regarded as a first to represent a positive portrayal of lesbian sexuality. This romantic drama is set in 1950s Nevada (USA), tells the story of a university professor awaiting divorce who finds her true self when she meets a free-spirited younger woman confident in her romantic and sexual attraction. The emotions released by their developing intimacy are played out against a backdrop of rocky landscapes and country and western songs. Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239 JULY 8PM – 10PM (7.30PM FOR DRINKS AND REGISTRATION) TUESDAY 03 JULY THE LIGHTBOX CAFÉ, 31 BRIDGE ST PE1 1HA £10 – INCLUDING BUFFET. BOOKING ESSENTIAL 03 LGBTQIA+ Speed Meeting Join Ritzy Crackers, regular hostess at Embrace, for a night of LGBTQIA+ Speed Meeting – like speed dating but a mix of romantic chat and friendship possibilities. Hosted at the Lightbox Café Bar, one of the city’s new and exciting venues, it is the ideal atmosphere for this event. Arrive early to get your drink ready to work the room. Open until 11pm for mingling until Tuesgays at Solstice. Who knows, you may find the love of your life or your new best friend! Tickets need to be pre-booked in advance through the Lightbox and the price includes a buffet. Booking / Info >> The LightBox Café / 01733 894444 or come in to book. AGE 18+
10PM - 4AM TUESDAY 03 JULY SOLSTICE, NORTHMINSTER RD PE1 1YN £5 JULY 03 Tuesgays Pride 2018 The only thing you need for Tuesgays is to be ready for a Great Night out. The original LGBTQIA+ party night for all, the Solstice is the only place to be on a Tuesday. DJ Rob becomes Music Man for the night and will play absolutely everything you want to hear from Tom Zanetti to Little Mix. Exclusive Guest List offer: in before 11pm and on the guest list gets you 3 FREE drinks at the bar. Fancy dress/drag and anything PRIDE themed welcome. Booking / Info >> Tuesgays at Solstice JULY 7PM - 10PM TUESDAY 03 JULY THE BREWERY TAP, 80 WESTGATE PE1 2AA FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK 03 Pride FAB Painting Jam Join us for a special Rainbow themed PRIDE Face and Body Painting Jam! They provide a great opportunity to meet up with other artists, models and photographers for an evening of creativity, fun, & body painting. Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous experience - you don’t need to be a professional to take part! This is a space to experiment and try new things for the first time, or to hone your skills. Info >> Peterborough Face and Body Painting Jams 10AM - 5PM WEDNESDAY 04 JULY CITY COLLEGE - BROOK STREET CAMPUS JULY 04 FREE – NO NEED TO BOOK - DROP IN SESSION A-Gender for Change Join City College Peterborough to help celebrate and raise awareness with coffee, fabulous PRIDE cupcakes and a sprinkling of education! “A-Gender” for Change focuses on raising awareness and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community. The event is open to everyone and you can come along to find out information, ask questions or just show your support by signing our “A-Gender” for Change pledge. City College Peterborough believes in PRIDE not Prejudice, so come along and show your support for this wonderful event arranged by our students. Info >> www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk JULY SEE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS FOR TIMES WEDNESDAY 04 JULY SOUL HAPPY WELLBEING CENTRE, 18 COWGATE PE1 1NA COST: RECOMMENDED £5 DONATION 04 Wellbeing Wednesday The non-profit Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre in Peterborough helps people connect with their authentic and best selves, working towards true and sustainable wellbeing. 10.00-11.00 Yoga: Rainbow Chakras 11:30-12:30 Yoga: Rainbow Chakras 13.00-14.00 Meditation Workshop: Bi & Beyond 14.30 – 15.30 Feeling Free with Fun & Flamboyance - Laughter Workshop 16.30 – 18.00 Safe Circle & Sharing Workshop, with Transformation Coach - Sharlene Belusevic. Booking / Info >> Soulhappy.org.uk / 07814 393099 AGE 16+
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7.30PM - 9PM WEDNESDAY 04 JULY METAL, CHAUFFEURS COTTAGE, 1 ST PETERS RD PE1 1YX FREE - NO NEED TO BOOK JULY 04 Cine-Sister LGBTQIA+ short film night Cine-Sister, the international alternative short film night returns to Chauffeurs Cottage for an evening of the best of radical shorts made by female-identifying filmmakers. Cine-Sister gives a platform to diverse voices with amazing stories to tell and share with the public. Join us for a special screening of the best queer short films out there. Info >> www.cinesisterfilm.com / 01733 893077 JULY 7.30PM - 9.30PM THURSDAY 05 JULY CENTRE 68 (BEHIND WESTGATE CHURCH) WESTGATE VOLUNTARY DONATION £5 05 Politics n Pizza evening ”Liberal Democrat. Lesbian. Member of the House of Lords. Out, Proud & StrongerIn.” Baroness Liz Barker is guest speaker at Peterborough & Fenland LibDem’s PRIDE special open discussion evening, non-members welcome. Join us celebrating our Parliamentary victory with Gay Marriage; protecting Civil Liberties through Europe (and beyond, for asylum seekers and everyone!) Info >> [email protected] AGE 15+
7.20PM - 10.10PM THURSDAY 05 JULY KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD PE1 1EF £16.50 / £14 CONCESSIONS JULY 05 Live Broadcast: Everybody s Talking about Jamie Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical playing to sell-out audiences in the West End. Jamie New is sixteen and from Sheffield. He doesn’t quite fit in, and is terrified about the future. Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness. Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be broadcast live from the Apollo Theatre. Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239 JULY 9PM - 2AM THURSDAY 05 JULY THE MET LOUNGE, 59 BRIDGE STREET PE1 1HA FREE FOR ADVANCE BOOKINGS – £3 BEFORE 11PM 05 Embrace Ritzy Crackers returns to Peterborough and has joined forces with the Met Lounge and members of the community to offer a brand new Thursday night out. EMBRACE is a flamboyant night of drag & cabaret, dance, performance & comedy. It is a place created for the people and by the people. It’s a place to get together and celebrate what it is that makes us all different and unique. Booking / Info >> www.skiddle.com
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7PM -8.45PM FRIDAY 06 JULY KEY THEATRE, EMBANKMENT ROAD PE1 1EF £2 JULY 06 Film: Princess Cyd Young love blossoms in this romantic drama when Cyd (Jessie Pinnick) decides to take a break from her father and spend a summer in Chicago. Soon after her arrival, Cyd encounters Katie (Malic White), a young barista behind the counter in her local coffee bar. The two make plans to meet up and a new, charged relationship begins. The Chicago landscape expands, and the film navigates the intimate and fragile moments between Cyd and Katie as they explore their new attraction. Booking / Info >> www.vivacity.org / 01733 207239 JULY 7.30PM - 10.30PM FRIDAY 06 JULY THE BROADWAY PETERBOROUGH PE1 1RT £16.00 COMBINED TICKET / £7.00 FREAKSPEAK 06 Velma Celli and Freakspeak A triple threat of radical poetry, heavenly drag and total party vibes. Freak Speak and The Broadway have joined forces to bring you a double bill to remember. Join headliners Velma Celli, Caroline Bird and more for a night of outlandish entertainment. Velma Celli celebrates the most iconic drag moments of film, stage and popular culture direct from sell-out performances in Australia and across the UK. Freak Speak is Peterborough’s premier spoken word night, bringing you the best punch-you-in- the-gut poetic talent from across the country. Booking / Info >> www.broadwaypeterborough.co.uk / 01733 306071
Photo: Paul Perelka AGE 16+ PridePeterborough Peterborough PRIDE is part of Queer Peterborough – a two year initiative organised by arts organisation Metal in partnership with artist Scottee. The programme aims to support the LGBTQIA+ community in the city as activists and audiences: increasing visibility, challenging stereotypes and creating opportunities for being together. To date, Queer Peterborough has hosted public debates, community dinners, performances and artist residencies. We are proud to be part of the organising committee for Peterborough PRIDE.
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Thanks to all the Peterborough Pride 2018 partners: Aces, Aros’ and Enbies • Brewery Tap • British Transport Police • Central Library (Vivacity) • Cine-Sister • City College Peterborough • Eastern Angles Theatre Company • FreakSpeak • Inclusive Church Peterborough • Inclusive Peterborough • Key Theatre (Vivacity) • Lido (Vivacity) • Mixology • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust • Peterborough City Council • Peterborough and Fenland Liberal Democrats • Peterborough Feminist Book Club • Peterborough Fire Service • Peterborough Tourism Group • Peterborough Youth Council • Queensgate Shopping Centre • Red Room • Red7 Productions • Rose Croft • Sarah Brookes Photography • Scottee • Solstice • Soul Happy Wellbeing Centre • St John’s Church CIC • TACT Peterborough • The Broadway • The Green Backyard • The Lightbox Cafe Bar • The Met Lounge • The Ostrich Inn • The Seedbed Trust • Waterstones
Special thanks go to the community panel and our crowd funding heroes who donated their time and money to help make Peterborough Pride 2018 happen.