My Queer Museum Roni Guetta & David Sheppeard

Writer, researcher, storyteller and oral historian Jane Traies has been recording the life histories of the oldest generations of lesbians in the UK. Some of these stories feature in her books The Lives of Older Lesbians: Sexuality, Identity and the Life Course (2016) and Now You See Me (2018).In November 2021 we had the opportunity and privilege of listening to Jane's story. The story of a journey from secrecy to finding community. Via a very precious copy of Maureen Duffy's...

Siren, Brighton based all women indie rock band and theatre company, has been rocking since 1980. Formed at the height of Thatcher's Britain, they aimed their artistic expression at the twin enemies of the day: the conservatism and sexism that were built deep into the social infrastructure. We met with Siren members Tash Fairbanks, Debra Trethewey and Jude Winter, to talk music, politics, fashion, and activism. Personal journeys, meaningful places, and what it means to be an all wo...

Using three symbolic and evocative objects, Fox Fisher shares personal and political stories of their queer life in Brighton over the last two decades.Artist, film maker, author and trans campaigner, Fox Fisher is a local and national mover and shaker, their advocacy work has and continues to inspire and empower trans and queer people around the world.In this interview Fox talks about being a young student at Brighton university, about the origins of Trans Pride, and about their political com...

Maria Jastrzębska shares the powerful stories behind the three objects she is donating to our Queer Museum.Polish-British poet, feminist, editor, translator and playwright, Maria has published three full-length volumes of poetry and two pamphlets. She is the co-founded Queer Writing South and South Pole.In this interview Maria talks about being a girl scout, feminist activism and intersectionality, and the inherent queerness of poetry...Recorded remotely on April 29, 2021Interview by: Roni Gu...

Le Gateau Chocolat shares the inredible stories behind his three submissions to the imaginary queer museum. Bewitching baritone Le Gateau Chocolat is a one-man, larger-than-life musical phenomenon. The six-and-half foot tall, six-inch heeled, wig-clad wonder swings wildly from one end of the musical spectrum to another, from disco, opera, musicals and pop.In this interview Le Gateau talks about his first time on stage, his operaTIC foremothers, and about his extravagant collection of pla...

Boogaloo Stu shares the incredible stories behind his three submissions to the imaginary Queer Museum.Boogaloo Stu is a DJ, producer, maker, designer, artiste, and performer. He is the creator and the life of many of Brighton's best parties and events....In this interview Stu talks about Marilyn, the power of a DIY outfit, and a lifelong fascination with giant phalluses. Recorded remotely on March 16, 2021Interview by: Roni Guetta and David SheppeardEditing and original music by Olive Mo...