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LGBT artists at the London Art Fair 2024

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art-fair-2024)
 21 December, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/lgbt-artists-at-the-london-art-fair-

2024)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)  Comment

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London Art Fair returns to the UK capital in January 2024 and includes numerous LGBT artists
represented by the presenting galleries.
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comedy-club)

Have you visited the UK’s first permanent LGBTQ comedy club?
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first-permanent-lgbtq-comedy-club)
 23 July, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/have-you-visited-the-uks-first-permanent-
lgbtq-comedy-club)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

Founded by stand-up comedians David Ian, Jeremy Tapp, and Kate Dale, The Queer Comedy
Club is the UK’s first permanent LGBTQ comedy club.
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deviants)

Paul David Gould: dancing with deviants

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dancing-with-deviants)
 2 June, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/literature/paul-david-gould-dancing-with-

deviants)  Christian Lisseman (https://vadamagazine.com/author/christian-lisseman)

The journalist and debut novelist talks about how and why hope for change in nineties Russia
never came to pass
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Theatre review: Pride in Trafford launch

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trafford-launch)
 20 May, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/theatre-review-pride-in-trafford-launch)
 Christian Lisseman (https://vadamagazine.com/author/christian-lisseman)

Christian Lisseman checks out BI-TOPIA and The Chosen Haram for the launch of Pride in
Trafford.
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Theatre review: Queer Contact 2023

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contact-2023)
 2 March, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/theatre-review-queer-contact-2023) 
Scott Balf (https://vadamagazine.com/author/scott-balf)

The wonderful Queer Contact festival hit Manchester this February – celebrating Contact’s 50th
year, no less. Scott Balf “reports”, gonzo-homo-style.
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Meet our cover star: Lady Bushra

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star-lady-bushra)
 28 January, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/theatre/meet-our-cover-star-lady-

bushra)  Adam Lowe (https://vadamagazine.com/author/adam-lowe)

Shortlisted for the 2021 BBC New Comedy Awards, Lady Bushra is known for her masterful lip
syncs, gag-worthy one-liners and proper Yorkshire glamour. We caught up with her creator, Amir,
in the run-up to her brand new show for Queer Contact, Lady Bushra: Robbed.
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Preview: Queer Contact 2023

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2023)
 25 January, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/preview-queer-contact-2023)  Scott

Balf (https://vadamagazine.com/author/scott-balf)

Check out this year’s stunning line-up for Queer Contact in Manchester. It’s sure to be an
extravaganza!
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london)

The Untold Story of Ursula at Underbelly Festival, London

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underbelly-festival-london)
 6 July, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/listings/events/the-untold-story-of-ursula-at-underbelly-festival-

london)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

This year, London’s summer Underbelly Festival tales place at 2 locations across the city, Earls
Court and Cavendish Square. We visited Earls Court to taste Tarquin’s gin and watch
Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch.
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looking-forward-to)

Edinburgh Fringe 2022 – queer acts we’re looking forward to

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queer-acts-were-looking-forward-to)
 11 June, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/edinburgh-fringe-2022-queer-acts-were-

looking-forward-to)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

With Edinburgh Fringe 2022 not too far away, there will be many wild, wacky, and wit-fuelled
comedy sets to look forward to. We round up six queer acts who we at Vada Magazine are
particularly interested in seeing.
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go-go-boys)

An interview with Ali, Manchester’s new king of the go-go boys

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manchesters-new-king-of-the-go-go-boys)
 13 May, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/listings/events/an-interview-with-ali-manchesters-new-king-of-
the-go-go-boys)  Adam Lowe (https://vadamagazine.com/author/adam-lowe)

As Manchester’s king of the go-go boys, Ali has taken the scene by storm. We got to chat with
him about his work, the switch from drag to go-go, and the evolution of Manchester’s scene.

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TRAVEL   (https://vadamagazine.com/category/lifestyle/travel) 
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hidden-gems)

Rainbow Adventure: Your LGBTQ+ guide to Arizona’s hidden gems

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guide-to-arizonas-hidden-gems)
 30 December, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/travel/rainbow-adventure-your-lgbtq-guide-to-

arizonas-hidden-gems)  Peter Minkoff (https://vadamagazine.com/author/peter-minkoff) 

Comment (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/travel/rainbow-adventure-your-lgbtq-guide-to-arizonas-
hidden-gems#respond)

The Grand Canyon State has much to offer LGBTQ+ tourists looking for beautiful sights, artsy
city breaks and welcoming queer events.
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clocktower-hotel)

Unveiling the heart of Manchester: A stay at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

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manchester-a-stay-at-kimpton-clocktower-hotel)
 22 September, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/unveiling-the-heart-of-manchester-a-stay-

at-kimpton-clocktower-hotel)  Drew Wilby (https://vadamagazine.com/author/drew-wilby)

Drew Wilby checks out the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester as part of Booking.com’s
Travel Proud initiative.

FOOD   (https://vadamagazine.com/category/lifestyle/food) 
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Pub review: The William – Kensal Rise, London

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rise-london)
 30 December, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/pub-review-the-william-kensal-rise-

london)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)  Comment

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Expanding the LOCI family of neighbourhood pubs in north west London, The William in Kensal
Rise is the most recent addition. We at Vada popped in for a festive mid-week dinner and catch-
up.
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Restaurant review: Atelier Coupette – Soho, London

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coupette-soho-london)
 11 November, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/restaurant-review-atelier-coupette-soho-

london)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

We visit the new addition to the Coupette family: Atelier Coupette in London’s Soho, where
everything is served in miniature and there is a constant experimentation with flavour. If that
sounds a bit too whimsical read on to understand exactly what we mean.

MUSIC   (https://vadamagazine.com/category/entertainment/music) 
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Music review: Top 10 albums of 2023

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albums-of-2023)
 22 December, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/music/music-review-top-10-albums-of-

2023)  John Preston (https://vadamagazine.com/author/john-preston)  Comment

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John Preston shares his top ten favourite albums of 2023 (in no particular order).
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2023)

Music: 7 of the Best Songs – w/c 27 March 2023

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songs-w-c-27-march-2023)
 27 March, 2023 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/music/music-7-of-the-best-songs-w-c-27-

march-2023)  John Preston (https://vadamagazine.com/author/john-preston)

John Preston returns with his first playlist for the British summer with some surprising and
exciting tunes.

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