Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast

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Queerly's Stage and Screen Podcast

Introducing Queerly's Stage & Screen Podcast hosted by Harvey Morton! Join Harvey as he sits down with LGBTQ+ stars of stage and screen for the latest interviews and insights. Whether you're planning a night out at the theatre or a trip to the cinema, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world of LGBTQ+ entertainment. Brought to you by Queerly Radio, a dedicated LGBTQ+ radio station and digital media brand, our mission is to create a welcoming space for everyone in the community.

  1. Elena Kostyuchenko, Russian journalist and LGBTQ+ activist on The Unseen at Riverside Studios

    13/12/2024

    Elena Kostyuchenko, Russian journalist and LGBTQ+ activist on The Unseen at Riverside Studios

    Listener discretion advised: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Elena Kostyuchenko, a Russian journalist and LGBTQ+ activist, to discuss the harrowing situation faced by queer communities in Russia. Kostyuchenko shares shocking insights into the legal and social challenges confronting LGBTQ+ individuals, including the threat of being labeled as extremists and the complete erasure of transgender rights. She reveals startling statistics about suicide rates among transgender Russians and makes a heartfelt plea for international support and solidarity. Our conversation with Kostyuchenko coincides with the final performances of 'The Unseen' at Riverside Studios, running until December 14th 2024. This timely play explores themes of resilience under oppressive regimes, mirroring the real-life struggles Kostyuchenko describes. Don't miss this eye-opening episode that sheds light on the urgent human rights issues in Russia and the power of art to amplify marginalised voices. Get tickets to The Unseen at Riverside Studios: https://riversidestudios.co.uk/see-and-do/the-unseen-132224/ For more from Queerly Radio, visit ⁠⁠thisisqueerly.com ⁠⁠ and don't forget to tune into Harvey's Brunch Club, every Sunday morning from 9am to 11am on Queerly Radio. Tune in at ⁠⁠queerly.radio⁠⁠ or just ask your smart speaker to "play Queerly Radio".

    20 min

À propos

Introducing Queerly's Stage & Screen Podcast hosted by Harvey Morton! Join Harvey as he sits down with LGBTQ+ stars of stage and screen for the latest interviews and insights. Whether you're planning a night out at the theatre or a trip to the cinema, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world of LGBTQ+ entertainment. Brought to you by Queerly Radio, a dedicated LGBTQ+ radio station and digital media brand, our mission is to create a welcoming space for everyone in the community.

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