Copy of GScene magazine with a photo of a shirtless trans person on the cover

Rory Smith is interviewed by David Sheppeard in The Marlborough theatre green room. Rory came to Brighton in 2001 when he was 18 for university. He speaks about other close family members coming out to him before he came out as bisexual, and how it wasn’t until his third year of university that he discovered LGBT nightlife in Brighton. He speaks about being intimidated by the lesbian scene in the mid-2000s and how starting a drag king troupe helped him explore his gender identity. Whilst working for a trans charity he began to be solely referred to as Rory and use he/him pronouns. He speaks about bi erasure in Brighton and how it has been even more of a challenge post-transition Rory talks about being part of the group that started the Club Wotever events at The West Hill, which was one of the only alternative queer events at the time. The Cowley Club is also mentioned as part of this scene and it’s involvement with Queer Mutiny, an activist group. Rory then became involved in FTM Brighton and notes how a Trans Day of Remembrance became the catalyst for a new wave of local trans activism, including Trans Pride.

Poster for trans pride season featuring Alok Vaid-Menon at the Marlborough Pub & Theatre in July 2018 Image of poet & performer Alok Vaid-Menon

My first time feeling confident enough (and having friends who wanted to go!) for the Trans Pride afterparty at Concorde 2. After quite a few drinks and realising I had a crush on my friend (now my partner) the three of us got these instant photos from the photobooth and laughed as we realised how unflattering they were. It was also the night the Royal Albion Hotel burnt down - the air was full of smoke and the energy was a bit manic. It was nice to celebrate trans joy amid turbulent times for our community.

Train ticket receipt from London St Pancras 19 July 2016 01.17 value £10.60

A selection of performances featured as part of Trans Pride 2017

In July 2016, Pink Fringe and Trans Pride joined forces to present three micro-commissions of trans led work from across the UK. Featuring Elijah Harris, Louisa Claughton and Kate O'Donnell. Supported by Arts Council England. Filmed and edited by Rosie Powell.

Medal from the 2019 Trans Pride 5K fun run

Limited edition Trans Pride Season poster, commissioned by Marlborough Theatre to celebrate season of Trans Performance.

A selection of performance from the Marlborough's Trans Pride Season 2018