Russia | Was Nureyev ballet postponed because of its gay content?
The dance world is abuzz following the shock postponement of a major Russian production about the life of gay ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev. Vladimir G. Urin, General Director of the Bolshoi Theatre, announced the news at a press conference in Moscow on Monday. There have been reports that the highly anticipated premiere of Nureyev was […]
Here’s the UK’s first gay Muslim wedding
A gay male couple in the English town of Walsall have married in traditional Islamic attire, believed to be a first in the UK. Jahed Choudhury, 24, and Sean Rogan, 19, who have been together for two years, tied the knot on 22 June, reported the Express and Star. Choudhury, an openly-gay Muslim man of […]
Church of England moves to welcome transgender people
In another progressive step, the General Synod of the Church of England has given its backing to affirming transgender people and their identity. Meeting in York last week, members of the Synod voted to urge the House of Bishops to consider preparing nationally commended liturgical materials, including prayers, to mark a person’s gender transition. The […]