Day: August 27, 2015

Aug 27
Trans Prisoner Wins Approval to be Moved to Women’s Prison

The Department of Corrections has agreed to shift a transgendered prisoner to a women’s facility. Wellington woman Jade Follett was sentenced to a 21 month jail sentence in July for stabbing a man who had stalked and threatened her. Follett had until now been serving the sentence in Rimutaka Prison – a male prison. However, […]

Aug 27
Legacy Project Seeks Submissions For Year Three

Following on for their successful 2015 season as part of Auckland Pride and Auckland Fringe 2015, LEGACY PROJECT returns for a third year. Are you a queer writer with a passion for theatre but not sure how to get your work onto stage? Or are you a director who’s looking for that next exciting script […]

Aug 27
Stephen Fry Announces One Off Auckland Show

Stephen Fry has announced a one off Auckland show. The acclaimed comedian and actor is promising an evening of fun and frivolity on his stage show, titled Telling Tales, which he will bring to Auckland for one night only on December 2 at The Civic. Fry is openly gay and has been a long time […]