The Worst Place in the World to be Gay?

Saturday 13 August, 12.30–1.30pm at St John’s Church (Venue 127)
As part of the Festival of Spirituality and Peace, Bishop Senyonjo, who has been speaking out for LGBT human rights in Uganda for which he was sent into exile: in conversation with John Watson from Amnesty International.

National LGBT Forum listing
Elderly bishop rocks Ugandas gay rights' movement
Festival of Spirituality

Gender Identity in Modern Society

Sunday 14th August, 8:30pm, Banshee Labyrinth, 29-35 Niddry Street
Jennie Kermode of Trans Media Watch joins Skeptics in the Pub to discuss "Is it possible to change sex? Are transgender people and their supporters denying biological reality? Or is there something suspect about popular notions of what makes somebody a man or a woman?" Coming along to a Skeptics in the Pub social is free, though on the nights of guest speakers we appreciate a donation of £3.00 to cover the speakers expenses.

Skeptics in the Pub
Trans Media Watch

Ladyfest at the Fringe

14th August 8pm-10pm. Leith Circle, EH6 8NP (Venue 186) Cabaret Night
Come and experience the pick of the Fringe with this exciting and eclectic line up of the best of the fest’s female performers! Tickets £5 in advance from venue or on door! BYOB

Pollyanna meets Piaf

5th-13th August 5:05pm, 15th-20th August 14:35pm (50 minues), Surgeon's Hall (Venue 53)
1950s-born Janice, a shy, vulnerable Pollyanna, loves the songs of Piaf, but doesn’t have a clue what they mean. Hurled by heartbreak into a world of lies, religious bigotry, incest, inept shrinks and conflicted sexuality, she finds out. The hard way.

London Gay Men's Chorus

14th-20th August, 6-7pm.
Welcome to Hardy Dick's, where we always aim to please! A brand new musical set in a department store with a difference... Magical melodies and homo humour are constantly on display. The boys are back in town!

LGMC page
Edinburgh Fringe listing

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

3rd-22nd August, 8:30-9:45pm, at C Venue, Chambers Street, EH1 1HR (Venue 34)
Dear Loved One, Andrew and I are getting married. I know - my parents were shocked too, but they're (almost) over that. It promises to be something neither of us will ever forget. Sincerely, Anthony.