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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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your-dad-sells-avon)

Check out Manchester’s hottest new queer rave: Your Dad Sells Avon
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new-queer-rave-your-dad-sells-avon)
 14 August, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/listings/events/check-out-manchesters-hottest-new-queer-

rave-your-dad-sells-avon)  Adam Lowe (https://vadamagazine.com/author/adam-lowe)

Get ready as Your Dad Sells Avon launches at the Star and Garter in Manchester on 24
September 2022.
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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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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.
(https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/interactive-and-immersive-experiences-not-to-
miss-in-london)

Interactive and immersive experiences not to miss in London

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experiences-not-to-miss-in-london)
 5 April, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/interactive-and-immersive-experiences-not-
to-miss-in-london)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

Heralding more openness, interactivity and social gatherings since the pandemic lockdowns,
the city of London is hosting a number of interactive and immersive experiences that should not
be missed. We at Vada round up our favourites.
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Ask For Clive’s Pub Pride event returns in 2022

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returns-in-2022)
 28 March, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/listings/events/ask-for-clives-pub-pride-event-returns-in-

2022)  Tim Firmager (https://vadamagazine.com/author/tim-firmager)

The LGBT charity combating discrimination and championing safer spaces, Ask For Clive, is
brining back its Pub Pride event for 2022
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explore)

LGBT+ History month 2022 events and spaces to explore

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events-and-spaces-to-explore)
 18 February, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/entertainment/arts/lgbt-history-month-2022-events-and-

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

This year LGBT+ history month (February) celebrates the 50th anniversary since the first Pride
March in the UK (in 1972). Vada Magazine highlights a few events to get involved in and spaces
to enjoy throughout and beyond February.
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Review: Love Letters from The Ivy

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 11 February, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/review-love-letters-from-the-ivy)  Adam
Lowe (https://vadamagazine.com/author/adam-lowe)

The Ivy Spinningfields has joined forces with Letters of Note to give diners a gift to treasure
forever this Valentine’s Day – and we were lucky enough to preview the menu last night.
(https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/preview-love-letters-from-the-ivy-this-valentines-day)

Preview: Love letters from The Ivy this Valentine’s Day

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this-valentines-day)
 29 January, 2022 (https://vadamagazine.com/lifestyle/food/preview-love-letters-from-the-ivy-this-

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

The Ivy Spinningfields has joined forces with Letters of Note to give diners a gift to treasure
forever this Valentine’s Day.

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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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