February is LGBT History Month
Cambridge Queer Valentine’s fantastic line-up is headlined by the ‘gorgeously talented’ (Time Out) Jen Brister (above). Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has performed widely, including on Live at the Apollo and on Russell Brand’s show on Radio 2.
Other great acts are:
Multi award-winning UK Slam Poetry Champion, Toby Campion – ‘the voice of a generation’ according to the BBC’s Sunday Politics. Toby has performed at Glastonbury Festival and the Royal Albert Hall and made numerous TV appearances
Singer-songwriter, Grace Petrie, described as ‘the urgent, pulsing, compassionate talent this world desperately needs.’ (The Observer)
Cambridge rising poetry star, Jack Bateman; one of Bodywork Company’s most talented young choreographers performing a new dance about The Kite Trust; London-based drag king and classically trained ballet dancer, Orlando and Queer Tango London.
‘Valentine’s is a day to celebrate love, and, for us as a charity, this is crucial, as we work to ensure that all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, can live in a world free from discrimination and judgement about who they are attracted to,’ says Lara Jaffey, Executive Director of The Kite Trust. ‘We’re thrilled to be bringing together a message of love and acceptance with our major annual fundraiser.
‘There is a constant growth in demand for our work, and with ever shifting political and financial climates, having a local support base enables us to continue to provide crucial services to LGBT+ young people. This event will be a great way to show your commitment and have a fantastic evening out,’ Lara Jaffey says.
Cambridge Queer Valentine’s takes place at Cambridge Junction on Thursday February 14th 2019. Doors open 7.00pm, acts start 7.30pm. All profits will go directly to The Kite Trust.
Tickets: £20 table seat / £13 balcony seat (plus booking fee) www.junction.co.uk/queer-valentines
The Kite Trust is the leading organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) young people in the East of England. The Kite Trust runs support groups in Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, St.Neots and March and provides training to schools, local professionals and businesses. The Kite Trust was set up in 1993, and celebrated 25 years of supporting LGBT+ young people in Cambridgeshire in 2018.
LGBT+ youth statistics
- More than two thirds of LGBT respondents said they avoid holding hands with a same-sex partner for fear of a negative reaction from others (National LGB Survey, July 2018)
- Young LGB people are twice as likely to be bullied in secondary school as young heterosexual people are (cited in National LGB Survey, July 2018)
- Eight out of 10 trans young people have self-harmed (Stonewall, 2017)
- 45% of trans young people have attempted to kill themselves (Stonewall, 2017).
- 1 in 2 young people say they are not 100% heterosexual. (YouGov, 2015)