Latest Section 28 Podcast Episodes

Before The Act Podcast - Episode 3

Before The Act Podcast - August 05, 2020 19:15 - 27 minutes
Episode 3 starts in the bar over interval drinks with Lisa Power who was one of the founding members of Stonewall. As we take our seats for the second half we are treated to the first ever live performance by The Pet Shop Boys and hear from Stephen Fry. Alan Bennett makes a witty coming out speec...

Before The Act Podcast - Episode 2

Before The Act Podcast - July 15, 2020 13:54 - 23 minutes
Episode 2. As the curtain rises at the Piccadilly Theatre on 5th June 1988 we hear recollections from opening act The Hot Doris Band and Before The Act producer Trina Cornwell. Featuring rare audio clips recorded on the night not only of The Hot Doris Band but also Sheila Hancock, Ian McKellen an...

Before The Act - Episode 1

Before The Act Podcast - July 06, 2020 21:36 - 24 minutes
On 5th June 1988 at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End a remarkable theatrical celebration took place – Before The Act. It showcased the work of lesbian and gay authors, poets, playwrights and composers and was intended to highlight the harmful impact of Section 28 – a notorious piece of...

Before The Act Podcast - Episode 1

Before The Act Podcast - July 06, 2020 21:36 - 24 minutes
On 5th June 1988  at the Piccadilly Theatre in London’s West End a remarkable theatrical celebration took place – Before The Act. It showcased the work of lesbian and gay authors, poets, playwrights and composers and highlighted the harmful impact of Section 28 – a notorious piece of legislation...