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Phil Starr Tribute Show...
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Finding an appropriate way to celebrate the huge talents and the love felt by so many for the late, great Phil Starr was no mean feat. When You Tell Me That You Love Me was a unique show that filled the stage at the Brighton Dome with talent, bringing the capacity audience to a standing ovation. A resounding success, then, and a fitting tribute to Phil's life.
Hosted by Lola Lasagne, the line-up was carefully assembled to reflect the great diversity of Phil's work. From traditional variety performances to the gay scene in London and Brighton, there was genuine warmth in the atmosphere both on and off the stage.
"This truly was a wonderful
evening - testament to the
effort of all those involved." This truly was a wonderful evening - testament to the effort of all those involved. The tone was perfectly pitched and it was comforting to see a humble and heartfelt tribute from all the performers to a very missed and hugely talented star - we knew exactly what the show was about - no egos or attitudes allowed!
Thanks should go for the support of Arena Entertainments for supplying the audio-visuals, to all the artistes who put in their time and to the support from GScene Magazine who will be printing full accounts for the night in their March issue.
The money raised will be split between The Sussex Beacon and The Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in Shoreham.
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"Now, I know you are in here somewhere?"
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about Brighton Dome
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Originally the riding stables and school of the Prince of Wales in the early 19th Century, the Brighton Dome is one of the most beautiful centres of art in the country. Brighton Dome is made up of the Concert Hall with a theatre-style capacity of 1800, the Corn Exchange with a flexible capacity of up to 1200, and the black-box studio-style Pavilion Theatre for up to 320l Click for more info and complete listings for Brighton Dome
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about Phil Starr
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It is with great sadness that we report Phil Starr's death on 18 October 2005. Phil was hugely loved by so many people in Brighton and far beyond. There was a great sense of shock around town as people try to come to terms with such a loss and many tributes have been made by a fan base that extended internationally. Click for more info and complete listings for Phil Starr
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about Lola Lasagne
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The award-winning Lola Lasagne has long been a favourite cabaret performer in London and Brighton. Although it's obviously a drag queen's prerogative not to reveal specifics - let's just say it has been more than a decade and less than a lifetime! The next Lola Lasagne date for your diary:
Friday, 16th May
Midlands Mayhem @ Village Inn, Birmingham
Click for more info and complete listings for Lola Lasagne
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about City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (CBGMC)
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Back in January 2005, a group of guys got together and formed The City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus, their motivation being to create a welcoming environment in which gay men could sing in company. Since then, the chorus has performed at a number of high profile events, including The Phil Starr Tribute Gala at the magnificent Dome Concert Hall. They have also performed at Winter Pride in Whitehawk, The Brighton Festival and The Golden Handbag Awards. The next City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (CBGMC) date for your diary:
Saturday, 17th May
Brighton & Hove IDAHOBIT @ Volks Railway (IDAHO : International Day Against Homophobia)
Click for more info and complete listings for City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (CBGMC)
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about The Rainbow Chorus
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For over a decade, the Rainbow Chorus has been offering a supportive environment for its LGBT members to sing together and hone their talents and confidence. Through performance, the chorus also raises the profile of the LGBT community as well as providing top quality entertainment - and their performance biog is pretty impressive. The next Rainbow Chorus date for your diary:
Thursday, 15th - Saturday, 17th May
Rainbow Chorus and Tina C @ Udderbelly Tent (Brighton Festival Fringe)
Click for more info and complete listings for The Rainbow Chorus
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about Gscene Magazine
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Gscene has been flying off venue shelves in Brighton for well over ten years, with pages packed with news, reviews, regular columnists and politics from Brighton's LGBT scene. Editor, James Ledward is known for being an outspoken and active member of the local community, often voicing views and concerns in his editorials. Click for more info and complete listings for Gscene Magazine
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