Times are troubling for the LGBTQIA+ community; legislation feels like it’s returning to decades past. So what can we learn from the LGBTQIA+ activism of decades past? This talk looks at the history of activism, from Stonewall to lesser-known protests and campaigners, to consider what we can learn from the past for the future of LGBTQIA+ activism.
Who is this talk for?
This talk is for anyone with an interest in the history of LGBTQIA+ activism, no prior knowledge of this topic is required.
What can I expect?
This course is taught in person through presentations (PowerPoint on shared screen) video clips and discussions. Discussion sections are optional, but allow participants to reflect on the material and their own experiences.
Need to Know
Meet the Tutor
Dr Emily Garside
Emily Garside is a writer and professional nerd based in Cardiff. She has a PhD in theatrical responses to the AIDS crisis and is a leading expert on LGBTQ+ theatre. Emily regularly writes for journals such as The Queer Review, American Theatre, and Wales Art Review. She published her first non-fiction book ‘Love That Journey For Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt's Creek’ in 2021 with 404ink. This was followed by ‘Angels in America at the British National Theatre’ in 2022 (McFarland). While 2023 sees ‘Seasons of Love, why Rent Matters’ (Applause), ‘Schitt’s Creek and the Rise of Queer TV’ (Applause), and ‘From Queer as Folk to It’s A Sin; Russell T Davies and Queer TV’ (Calon Books). She is also a journalist, a regular contributor for The Queer Review and has written for American Theatre, Slate, BBC, and The Stage. She also uses her research and lived experience to tell queer stories through fiction, having had several plays performed in London and nationally.
Dates and Times
The history of LGBTQIA+ activism – and what it teaches us
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This talk will take place in person at Bishopsgate Institute.
Tickets are bookable online until 2 hours before the talk begins. If the talk is not sold out, tickets will be available on the door at the box office, subject to availability. Please call the box office on 020 7392 9200 or email enquiries@bishopsgate.org.uk for more information.
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