9 items

• ‘Feminist Theatre Voices’ book cover & Chapter 3 from ‘Feminist Theatre Voices’ (1997)
  
  1. This shows the cover of the book ‘Feminist Theatre Voices’ which included interviews from 6 feminist theatre groups, edited by Elaine Aston. 2. This shows the start of Chapter 3 which covers Siren’s interviews. The interviews took place in 1989 after Siren had been together for ten years. The interview involved Jane Boston and Jude Winter. "The book comments that Siren’s lesbian identify ‘remained constant throughout the 1980s… even in the face of anti-gay legislation'."
• “Acting Out:” book cover & Chapter 9 (1993)
  
  1. The book is edited by Lynda Hart and Peggy Phelan. 2. The chapter was entitled Siren Theatre Company: Politics in Performance. It referred to Siren as having been the longest-running lesbian theatre collective in Britain at the time. 3. This shows a photo of Jane Boston, Tash Fairbanks and Jude Winter in ‘From the Divine’ from the book.
• A Rainbow Chorus Concert Flyer (1999)
  
  A Rainbow Chorus Concert Flyer (1999)
• A Requiem For Those Who Die Young Flyer (1998)
  
  A Requiem For Those Who Die Young Flyer (1998)
• Carl Boardman: Miscellaneous
  
  The following items have been donated to the archive by Carl Boardman. 1. This image is a digital reproduction of a white badge from Florida in 1990, it reads 'THE GAY 90'S are back!' in pink yellow and green. 2. This photograph depicts Miss Martinie L'More pouring cups of tea at the LLGC Tea Dance in 1989.
• Carl Boardman: Rainbow Chorus
  
  The following items have been donated to the archive by Carl Boardman. 1. This is a digital reproduction of a flyer for a cabaret and choral performance at The Old Market as part of a collaboration between The Rainbow Chorus and The Accidental Theatre company. The performance was held on the 4th December 1999 in aid of The Sussex Beacon, who specialise in the care and support of those living with HIV. 2. This is a digital reproduction of a flyer for 'A Requiem for Those Who Die Young', a collaboration between Joshua Mills-O'Connor and The Accidental Theatre Company. The performance was held on the evening of the 5th December 1998 at The Brighthelm Centre in aid of the World Aids Day Fund in Brighton.
• Feminist Stages Book Cover & Photo (1996)
  
  1. This shows the cover of the Contemporary Theatre Studies book called Feminist Stages. Tasha Fairbanks from Siren is interviewed in the book and discusses why gender and sexuality matter so much to her. 2. This shows a photo from the book of Jude Winter from Siren in 'Pulp' (1985).
• Latex Theatre & AIDS Activism
  
  Latex Theatre was initiated as part of a sexual health project, in Leeds, in the early 90s. The group met weekly in the AIDS Advice Centre, and wrote collectively and individually. 1. A manuscript of a poem that Janet co-wrote in 1994 with her partner. The poem was read and performed on tour across the country. 2. A photograph of Janet and another member of Latex theatre performing a short piece at London Pride between 1993 and 1995. The piece was short and punchy and delivered in an angry tone. Each of the sentences was made from tabloid newspaper headlines, and the homophobic language used around HIV/AIDS. "AIDS, you're better off dead. AIDS, a bullet in the head. AIDS, you made your bed, lay on it" 3. Stupid Bastard: a sketch written by Janet Jones for Latex Theatre in 1993. The piece is a commentary on current legislation on AIDS, rape, MSM, the prison population, the age of consent, and drug use.
• Two lesbians and a couple of hats: Wildblood and Queenie's three weddings
  
  Having met in 1993 it took a while for the law to catch up with our love. We made the best of it - DIY wedding in 1997, Civil Partnership in 2008 but it wasn't until 2015 that we finally made it to equal marriage. But as all good queers should do, we made the most of the journey to equality. Celebrating with our chosen family, dancing and laughing - wedding hats not always optional.