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Halls Life
Posted 2 weeks ago
Fri 06 Feb, 2026 09:02 AM
Find out more about LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️🌈
LGBT+ History Month is a month-long celebration in February in the UK!
It is important because it helps to recognise the diversity and history of the LGBT+ community, and it provides an opportunity for people to come together and support one another. It also helps to educate people about the challenges that the LGBT+ community has faced and continues to face, and it can inspire people to work for greater acceptance and equality for LGBT+ people.
- Firstly, it helps to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the queer community, which is often overlooked or erased in mainstream narratives of history.
- Secondly, it provides an opportunity for people to learn about the struggles and challenges that queer people have faced, and to gain a better understanding of the discrimination and inequality that they continue to face.
- Thirdly, it can help to promote greater acceptance and inclusivity of queer people, by highlighting the diversity and richness of the queer community and by showing that queer people have always been an integral part of society.
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Finally, raising awareness of queer history can inspire people to work towards creating a more inclusive and equal world for all.
LGBT+ History Month is primarily intended to benefit and uplift LGBT+ people, and to provide them with a sense of pride and community. 🤝🏳️🌈
However, LGBT+ History Month is also important for non-LGBT+ people, as it provides an opportunity for them to learn about the history and diversity of the LGBT+ community, and to gain a better understanding of the challenges and struggles that LGBT+ people have faced.
An ally is a person who supports and stands up for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. An ally recognises the discrimination and challenges that LGBT+ people face, and takes action to promote equality and acceptance for LGBT+ people. This can include standing up against homophobic and transphobic remarks or actions, advocating for LGBT-inclusive policies, and supporting organisations and initiatives that benefit the LGBT+ community. Allies can play an important role in creating a more inclusive and accepting society for LGBT+ people.
Join our LGBTQ+ events this February! 👇
Art of Drag Transformation course
This 5-week course will help you develop the skills of drag performance, build confidence, feel empowered, and explore a more extravagant version of yourself. 🤩
🗓️ Dates: Every Sunday, 1 February - 1 March
⏰ Time: 3pm - 6pm
💰 Price: £20 deposit (refunded on completion of all workshops) OR £5 per workshop.
📍 Location: Sketch House
'Titanique' Theatre Trip!
Titanique is a hilarious, award-winning musical parody of the film Titanic. It's a "must-see" for fans of Dion, Titanic, or simply great comedy.
📅 Date: Wednesday 11 February
⏰ Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
💰 Price: £35 (Front 5 rows of stalls- tickets are usually £ 67.50!)
📍 Location: Criterion Theatre
12 hours of Queer London Magic!
Join us in our journey across London and be enchanted with 12 whole hours of queer magic. 😍🌈
📅 Date: Saturday 21 February
⏰ Time: 11:00am – 11:00pm (12 hours)
📍 Location: Various locations
To see all of our events head to the UAL Halls Life Events webpage. 🎉
