Contributed by Ela Bambust. Because the objective reality of trans people has been politicised, the title of this piece will get different reactions out of people depending on their position on the political spectrum, presumably ranging somewhere from “VINDICATION” to “Oh god this one could do some damage,” and I’m here to tell you that … Continue reading Choosing To Be Trans | Ela Bambust
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The Trans Body | Ela Bambust
Contributed by Ela Bambust. “Transgender.” That conjures up some imagery, I think. For some it’s probably the “ha ha man in a dress” jokes that have been a staple of television and cinema in the past hundred years. For others it’s dramatic movies lit with natural light about people who get themselves admitted into the … Continue reading The Trans Body | Ela Bambust
“What’s inside the closet is way scarier than what’s outside.” | Dian Cathal talks queer comedy in the UK, US and Trans*Atlantic at Vault Festival
CW: Reference to transphobia, homophobia, racism, murder. Tell us about the show you’re bringing to the Vault Festival, Trans*Atlantic. It’s a one hour comedy show about being a transgender American living in the UK, because I get equally abused for both, so I thought that would be funny for an hour. I started a year … Continue reading “What’s inside the closet is way scarier than what’s outside.” | Dian Cathal talks queer comedy in the UK, US and Trans*Atlantic at Vault Festival
