From Queer as Folk to Queering the Tardis, Russell T Davies is known for his portrayal of the LGBTQIA+ community in his TV dramas, from the ground breaking Queer as Folk that changed LGBTQIA+ representation on the small screen, through an array of ‘gay’ drama like Bob and Rose and Cucumber he has chronicled the Queer community on screen for three decades. This workshop will look at his canon of work and discuss his impact on screen, from his chronicling the AIDS crisis in It's A Sin through to bringing back the iconic Doctor Who (and queering the already camp show itself).
Led by Emily Garside author of Gay Aliens and Queer Folk; How Russell T Davies changed TV.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in Russell T Davies and Queer TV, although no prior knowledge of these topics is required.
What can I expect?
This course is taught 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.
Joining via Zoom
This course or event will be held via Zoom. You need a computer/laptop or mobile phone to access the Zoom website, and a reliable internet connection.
You will need a computer or other device to connect with Zoom and a notebook/paper and pen/pencil, or digital equivalent.
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.
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