Culture Film & TV
Russell Tovey opens up about emotional toll growing up during the AIDS crisis: ‘I’ve been so mixed up with it for so long’
“Things are f***ing rocky, so let’s build more lighthouses," says Tovey
Section 28
Culture Theatre
After the Act: The inside story of Section 28-inspired musical hitting London this month (EXCLUSIVE)
"The very first person that we interviewed for the show was Sir Ian McKellen," says After the Act co-writer Billy Barrett, from the award-winning Breach Theatre, as the show prepares for a run at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at the Royal Court
News Politics
Schools must not teach children about gender identity, demands government
PM Rishi Sunak claims school children "exposed to disturbing content" as critics warn of a return to Thatcher-era Section 28
Culture Film & TV
Blue Jean review – Phenomenal Section 28 drama is vital viewing for politically disengaged
The jewel in the crown of 2023's BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival is an an effective antidote to political apathy
Culture Theatre
From Strictly Ballroom to the Great British Bake Off Musical: The best UK theatre to see in March 2023
From Kevin Clifton in Strictly Ballroom to queer drama Black Superhero, Simon Button rounds up this month’s must-sees.
Uncategorised
LGBTQ adults impacted by Thatcher’s heinous Section 28 law, in pictures
"Rights are not natural; rights are fought for": Attitude speaks to critically acclaimed photographer Sunil Gupta ahead of a landmark set of photographs heading to The Museum of London
News World
‘Don’t Say Gay, Don’t Say Trans’: Democrats are ‘absolutely failing’ the LGBTQ community
Exclusive: Attitude speaks to three people in the United States about Florida's homophobic legislation and what happens next.
News World
Less than 1 in 3 teachers feel ‘completely comfortable’ teaching LGBTQ topics in schools
"Having silence around LGBT+ topics only results in shame, stigma, and students feeling that they don’t belong in school."
News World
Labour’s Angela Rayner stands with trans community against ‘new section 28 moment’
Party's Deputy Leader made the comments at LGBT+ Labour meeting during party conference in Brighton.
Culture Sexuality
Michael Cashman recalls kissing Sir Ian McKellen at Pride
His lips were by no means sealed whilst taking part in Attitude’s Pride Heroes, in association with Taimi.
Culture Film & TV
‘Hansard’ review: A riff on ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ with a Section 28 twist
Simon Woods’ debut play is a major new work that channels the spirit of 20th century domestic dramas.
Culture Film & TV
Imelda Staunton thought of Margaret Thatcher while playing Dolores Umbridge in ‘Harry Potter’
The actress played the hated villain in the fifth film in the popular franchise
News World
Turner Prize drops Stagecoach sponsor following co-founder’s anti-LGBT history
Sir Brian Souter donated millions to keep Section 28 in Scottish law
News World
Turner Prize faces criticism after sponsor’s co-founder has history of anti-LGBTQ activism
Sir Brian Souter donated millions to keep Section 28 in Scottish law
Culture Sexuality
‘Why I decided it was time to come out to my pupils at school’
30 years after the introduction of Section 28, teacher Luke Burgess, 26, showed just how much progress has been made - and how much work there still is to do.
Culture Film & TV
‘Next Lesson’ examines the legacy of Section 28 at London’s Above the Stag Theatre – review
"A great reminder of how fear and oppression can cause untold damage."
News World
Theresa May admitted she has made bad decisions and wants to be seen as an LGBT ally
The Prime Minister also promised to make gay conversion therapy illegal in the UK
News World
The MP behind Section 28 has apologised for being the driving force of the homophobic law
Baroness Jill Knight said she was only doing what the public wanted
Culture Sexuality
How Section 28’s painful legacy is still being felt three decades on
Matthew Todd explores how the most vicious piece of anti-gay legislation in modern times continues to affect the LGBT community.
News World
Dustin Lance Black urged people to make the world beautiful at School Diversity Week launch
The new initiative was launched to end homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in schools