LGBTQ+ lives behind net curtains

The most radical stories are not always found in city centres. Writer and broadcaster John Grindrod will be in conversation with Dr Amy Frost as he turns his attention to the suburbs, challenging the idea that political change and queer culture only happen in urban cores.

Inspired by his new book Tales of the Suburbs, he uncovers the hidden LGBTQ+ lives that existed behind respectable facades – stories that are messy and moving, dark and funny, uplifting and extraordinary. Drawing on his own experiences of growing up queer in suburban Britain, alongside years of cultural research, he joins us to look at reclaiming suburbia as a space for all .

Come and discover places where counter cultural expression thrives despite the Neighbourhood Watch, and queer love and friendship bloom against the odds.

This event will be followed by a book signing, supported by Mr B’s Emporium of Books.

Standard: £10 | Open Concession: £8

With John Grindrod

Part of the Curious Minds Festival – more info here.

About John Grindrod

John Grindrod is the author of Concretopia: A Journey Around the Rebuilding of Postwar Britain, Outskirts: Living Life on the Edge of the Green Belt and Iconicon: A Journey Around the Landmark Buildings of Contemporary Britain. He hosts the podcast Monstrosities Mon Amour.