Podcast appearances and mentions of claire christian

Health Minister Claire Christian has been under fire this week for telling Tynwald there'd be no cuts to health services and then cuts being announced. The beleaguered Minister rejects suggestions that she had misled Tynwald and the public, and gives her perspective on why leaking the withdrawn media release announcing health cuts misled the public. What message does the Minister have to those who've had treatments cancelled? Will we hear an apology? You might be surprised by the answer.

Teresa Cope, Claire Christian and Joney Faragher talk about Manx Care's finances plus Ørsted's revised windfarm plan, the future for the NI fund & sanctions for dogs attacking sheep. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Friday 31st January 2025

Tynwald returns from its summer recess next week so what does the Order Paper tell us about what the Government has been up to since July? You might expect members to be keen to debate the Manx Care overspend but there are just a few questions and one motion on health and perhaps surprisingly no statement from the Health Minister. Maybe the Chief Minister will reveal more in his autumn statement? MHKs Claire Christian and Rob Callister pick over the relatively small number of motions on Perspective. We'll not be just going through the motions on this week's show.

Subscribe to our Substack for full, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/Guest: Natalie Murray (Instagram, TikTok)Love, Just In, Natalie Murray Emmie and the Tudor King, Natalie MurrayFunny Story, Emily Henry ‘Emily Henry Is Proud to Be Called a Romance Writer'https://www.tiktok.com/@todayshow/video/7361216748193991979 The Idea of You, Robinne Lee / movie The Work, Bri Lee Tessa Bailey Four Night Stand, Georgia MooreEmily Henry on Shameless Book ClubSarah J. MaasKit McBride Gets A Wife, Amy BarryExperienced, Kate YoungOpen Minded, Chloe SeagerNOTE: Our conversation defaulted to mostly cis-het spicy romances, but some authors we love who rep queer and diverse characters are Claire Christian, Casey McQuiston, Abra Pressler, Georgia Clark, Ashley Herring Blake, Meryl Wilsner and KT Hoffman. Links and more on our Substack.Recorded on Gadigal land. | Editing: Joshua Broadbent, Marker Creative Co. | @thatromcompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Douglas South MHKs Claire Christian and Sarah Maltby take calls and questions on football changing rooms, drugs, buses, Steam Packet and more. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Braddan Roundhouse latest, measles situation, Ramsey 'needs more for young', domestic abuse victim support, Claire Christian MHK on her resignation & Ravens aim to bounce back tomorrow. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

Westminster eyes our Assisted Dying Bill, Chamber gives budget thumbs down, Claire Christian resigns, Bevan Rodd gets sports award, food bank use up & saving Ballakilpheric Chapel. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

Welcome to our favourite episode: the yearly wrap! We're sharing our reading stats, 2024 goals and the books, TV, film and audio we loved in 2023. Make sure you're also following us on Substack. On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to – and we try to keep these separate from regular episode recommendations. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Thank you for joining us in 2023 and supporting our wonderful authors. We love hearing your thoughts on the episodes and what books you've been inspired to pick up – even if it's an older episode. You can also connect with us on Instagram @betterwordspodWe're keeping recommendations brief. If we've featured or discussed the book before, we'll link to the episode.Any PR/review copies marked with *We kick off with a wrap-up of our reading stats for the year: how many books and pages, the moods and re-reads. Our awards category of favourite books kicks off at 21:002023 debut book Caitlin: One Day We're All Going To Die by Elise Esther Hearst* (our interview)Michelle: In Memoriam by Alice WinnNon-fictionCaitlin: The House that Joy Built by Holly Ringland*Michelle: Say Nothing by Patrick Radden KeefeBy someone who has never been a podcast guestCaitlin: After the Forest by Kell Woods* Michelle: The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donohue Australian fictionCaitlin: Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton*Michelle: Duck a l'Orange for Breakfast by Karina May* (our interview)RomanceCaitlin: Bound to Happen by Jonathon Shannon* (our interview)Michelle: Wild Things by Laura Kay Honourable mention: The Wake Up Call by Beth O'LearyGeneral fictionCaitlin: One Love by Matt Cain* (our interview)Michelle: Playing Games by Huma Qureshi* (our interview)Young adultCaitlin: Two Can Play That Game by Leanne Yong* (our interview)Michelle: Little Bang by Kelly McCaughrain*Honourable mention: Happy Head by Josh Silver (our interview)Most surprisingCaitlin: West Side Honey by Claire Christian* (our interview)Michelle: Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllisterFave CoverCaitlin: Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang*Michelle: Homecoming by Kate Morton – Australian coverRecommendations for each otherCaitlin: We Could Be Something by Will KostakisMichelle: Factory Girls by Michelle...

For the full list of books, articles and films mentioned, with links, see our Substack.Funny Story, Emily Henry, (2024)Good Material, Dolly Alderton (Nov 2023)Never Ever Forever, Karina May (Nov 2023)While You Were Sleeping (1995, Disney Plus)The Proposal (2009, Disney Plus)The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang (2019)Written In The Stars, Alexandria Bellefleur (2021)If I Never Met You, Mhairi McFarlane (2020)The Love Hypothesis, Ali Hazelwood (2021) The Love Contract, Steph Vizard (2023)Bridget Jones's Diary, Helen Fielding (1996)Jemima J, Jane Green (2006)Queen Kat, Carmel and St Jude Get A Life, Maureen McCarthy (1995)West Side Honey, Claire Christian (2023)The Matchmaker, Saman Shad (2023)Sorrow And Bliss, Meg Mason (2020)Romantic Comedy, Curtis Sittenfeld (2023) It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake, Claire Christian (2020).That Rom Com Pod is recorded on Gadigal land and edited by Joshua Broadbent at Marker Creative Co.Instagram @thatromcompod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Gott's novel, 'Naked Ambition', mocks politicians, fundamentalists and public relations experts who all have a habit of over exposing themselves in one way or another. Claire Christian is the author of the contemporary and progressive new novel, West Side Honey, which is an inclusive, gently subversive and joyful rom com.

Claire Christian tells stories: she is a writer, theatre maker and facilitator. She has three novels published with Text publishing. Beautiful Mess won the Text Prize in 2016. It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake was released in 2020. She has had the great joy of directing Michelle Law's smash hit comedy Single Asian Female since 2017. She is a proud member of the Mama's Boys theatre collective whose hip-hop theatrical explosion Brothers Book Club premiered in 2022. Her Plays Lysa and the Freeborn Dames, Talking to Brick Walls, Hedonism's Second Album and The Landmine is Me are available through Playlab. Today, we're discussing her third novel, West Side Honey. Our interview begins at 26:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Mini book club: Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day*In this memoir meets conversation, Elizabeth Day explores what it means to be a good friend versus being good at friendships (no matter the cost). We both really enjoyed this and loved the way various friendships were explored in the book. We read copies provided by Harper Collins Australia. In this interview, we chat about:Subverting traditional romance tropes and creating realistic charactersExploring self-love and self-acceptance in West Side HoneyHow Claire's experiences online dating inspired conversations between characters in the novel (and the dating profiles)How to write great sex scenes – and not get embarrassed when your editor reads themThe big changes Claire had to make to her first draft Why Claire chose to explore some dark and deep feelings in what is otherwise a super uplifting bookClaire's journey into the arts and theatre world, before her publishing dealWhy Claire wanted to show a single mum with a great sex life in Cleo's storyBooks and other things mentioned:Michelle's writing on grief when it doesn't 'feel right'How to Be Happy by David BurtonListen to our chat with Nina Kenwood on the re-read sessionLoner by Georgina YoungListen to our chat with Sarah AyoubSocial Queue by Kay Kerr (listen to our chat)Loveless by Alice Oseman (listen to our chat)Follow Claire @claireandpearl on InstagramWest Side Honey is available now. Thank you to Text Publishing for providing us with copies in preparation for the interview. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod

Some weighty items on the January Tynwald Order Paper including the highways charter, swimming pools, Department of Infrastructure's plan, Our Island Plan, and the Economic Strategy. On Perspective this week I'm joined by political rottweiler Claire Christian MHK, deep thinking Minister Chris Thomas, and Arbory Commissioner and Southern Pool member Kirrie Jenkins. Is the government's primary focus to churn out endless reports or will we start seeing real and meaningful change. With pools on the agenda we'll certainly be aiming for a big splash!

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Claire Christian, the executive director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, who is leading the charge for marine protection in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.In the conversation, we discussed the range of fascinating Antarctic ecosystems, how changes in and around the continent will impact the entire ocean and planet, and the global campaign to secure three new marine protected areas in the Southern Ocean, which collectively, would represent the largest act of ocean protection in history.You can find the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on their website.For this week's action, join the campaign to protect Antarctica and deliver the largest act of ocean protection in history.

A week is a long time in politics so how on earth are we're going to fit a whole year in? Government has lost two Ministers and countless senior civil servants. The Chief Min exudes confidence and bold ambition but has enough real change actually been delivered? What meaningful action has occurred to deal with the housing crisis which was big on the lips of all the wannabe MHKs at election time? Political heavy weight Juan Watterson SHK and Claire Christian MHK slice through the spin and rhetoric and give you their take on an eventful year in politics.

Do you ever love a book so much, that you immediately start reading everything else the author wrote in hopes it would be as good? That was us with Claire Christian's work. This is our discussion of her first novel. Find out if we were as obsessed with this one as we were with Noni Blake. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Bookstorian Podcast. A podcast for booklovers and bookstagrammers.Spoiler FreeBooks mentioned in this podcast:The Space Between by Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonaldThe Private Series by Kate BrianThe Princess Diary series by Meg CabotThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleThe Girl in the mirror by Rose CarlyleIt's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian (@claireandpearl)How we love by Clementine FordPerfect on Paper by Sophie GonzalesThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidA Court of Thornes and Roses series by Sarah J MaasThe House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J MaasThrone of Glass series by Sarah J MaasThe Last Migration by Charlotte McConaghyBetty by Tiffany McDanielOne Last Stop by Casey McQuistonRed, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThe No-Show by Beth O'LearyThe Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly RinglandThe Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly RinglandBindi by Kirli SaundersDial A for Aunties by Jesse SutantoTop End Girl by Miranda TapsellThe Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonFlock: First Nations Stories Then and Now curated by Ellen van NeervenHenry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon WildeThe Yield by Tara June WinchStill Life by Sarah WinmanHost: Teagan @bookstorian_Guests: Sophie @sophies.little.library & Sarah @the.pages_Podcast trailer featured: Outta Five Stars (Jess and Jess) @outtafivestarsEmail thebookstorianpodcast@outlook.com.auFollow me @thebookstorianpodcastDesign by Emma Russell CreativeMusic from https://www.zapsplat.com

We've finally got our act together to share with you our favourite fiction, films, TV and audio of the year. Thank you for joining us in 2021 and supporting our wonderful authors. (You can blame Michelle's full-time reporting contract for why this is going live in February and not January) Season 8 will be in your ears in March! We're keeping recommendations brief. If we've featured or discussed the book before, we'll link to the episode. Listen to our Non-Fiction November wrap up to hear our fave non-fiction for 2021. We'll mark any PR/review copies with * Adult fictionCaitlin: Freckles by Cecelia Ahern* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/finding-characters-ps-i-love-you-and-lessons-from-18-novels-with-cecelia-ahern (listen to the interview)) The Hush by Sara Foster* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-future-of-dystopia-and-exploring-the-mother-daughter-bond-with-sara-foster (listen to the interview)) It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/writing-funny-and-publishing-in-a-pandemic-with-abigail-mann (original recommendation)) Michelle: Last Night by Mhairi McFarlane* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/creating-a-music-icon-and-oral-history-narratives-with-dawnie-walton (listen to Caitlin's recommendation)) The Couple by Helly Acton (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/unlikely-friendships-dads-in-ya-and-feedback-from-your-favourite-authors-with-tobias-madden (original recommendation)) Home Stretch by Graham Norton - a touching exploration of the way one tragic event ripples out throughout so many lives. Adult fictions: honourable mentionsCaitlin: Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Michelle: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Oseman Young AdultCaitlin: Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli Social Queue by Kay Kerr* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/the-absurdity-of-the-human-body-with-sarah-walker (listen to our book club)) Henry Hamlet's Heart by Rhiannon Wilde* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/teenage-male-friendships-all-boys-schools-and-peak-2000s-culture-with-rhiannon-wilde (listen to the interview)) Michelle: The Gaps by Leanne Hall* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/violence-against-women-the-perfect-victim-myth-and-slow-writing-with-leanne-hall (listen to our interview)) The Monster of Her Age by Danielle Binks* (https://www.betterwordspodcast.com/episode/horror-films-acting-dynasties-and-the-strange-limbo-of-grief-with-danielle-binks (listen to our interview)) Margot and Me by Juno Dawson The out-of-your-comfort-zone bookCaitlin: Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man by Sean Smith* Michelle: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters The surprising bookCaitlin: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Michelle: Space Hopper by Helen Fisher (listen to our book club chat) The new release we want to read Caitlin: How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur Michelle: People Person by Candice Carty-Williams The book we already own and want to actually read Caitlin: Still Life by Sarah Winman* Michelle: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart TVCaitlin: Superstore Morning Wars (aka The Morning Show) Ted Lasso Michelle: Line of Duty Motherland I'll Be Gone in the Dark MoviesCaitlin: Dear Evan Hansen Spiderman: No Way Home Tick Tick Boom Michelle: Promising Young Woman Cruella The Mitchells vs the Machines AudioCaitlin: Taylor Swift: Evermore/Fearless/Red (music) Sentimental in the City Drama Queens Michelle: RedHanded podcast You're Wrong About The Fred and Rose West Tapes Books and other things mentionedLast Christmas (film) Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams All Killa No Filla (podcast) I, Tonya (film) The Five by Hallie Rubenhold Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwordspod/ (@betterwordspod)

Kate finally speaks to Claire Christian, the author of Kate's most recommended 2020 book IT'S BEEN A PLEASURE, NONI BLAKE, (aka  The Orgasm Book Lady). They discuss how Claire moves from playwriting to novel writing, what women want, writing humour, finding voice, how to find pleasure in Instagram and SO MUCH MORE. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter (@thefirsttimepod) or Instagram (@thefirsttimepod). Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Four via our Patreon page. Thanks for joining us!

In this episode, Jess and Lauren discuss Lucy Vine's new book Bad Choices, a fun book which has friendship at the heart of it, as well as some other brilliant reccos which explore some similar themes. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Bad Choices by Lucy Vine, Fault Lines by Emily Itami, Sista Sister by Candice Brathwaite, It's Been a Pleasure Noni Blake by Claire Christian, The Split by Laura Kay The audio clip of Bad Choices played in this episode was read by Grace Andrews and Nathalie Buscombe. Reproduced with the permission of the Orion Publishing Group Ltd. Competition Time: We have partnered with Books That Matter to gift one lucky listener a free Books The Matter gift box! To be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is subscribe, rate and review this podcast. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts leave a review and put your Instagram handle as your 'Nickname', if you're listening on another platform, subscribe then share our podcast on your instagram story and we'll track your entry that way. Each month a winner will be selected at random and informed via Instagram. Get in Touch: Instagram: @bookreccos Email: bookreccos@gmail.com Jingle written and produced by Alex Thomas licensed exclusively for Book Reccos - you can visit his website here: https://www.alexanderthomasmusic.co.uk/

The best theatre is always the result of a great collaboration and Neil Armfield found the ideal collaborator in Kate Champion — choreographer, director and founder of the dance theatre company Force Majeure. The pair's work includes Cloudstreet and The Ring Cycle.Also, we consider what complete silence might finally allow us to hear in Will O'Mahony's play Minneapolis and we question how far reinterpreting the classics can take us in Caesar at La Boite.

The best theatre is always the result of a great collaboration and Neil Armfield found the ideal collaborator in Kate Champion — choreographer, director and founder of the dance theatre company Force Majeure. The pair's work includes Cloudstreet and The Ring Cycle. Also, we consider what complete silence might finally allow us to hear in Will O'Mahony's play Minneapolis and we question how far reinterpreting the classics can take us in Caesar at La Boite.

The best theatre is always the result of a great collaboration and Neil Armfield found the ideal collaborator in Kate Champion — choreographer, director and founder of the dance theatre company Force Majeure. The pair's work includes Cloudstreet and The Ring Cycle. Also, we consider what complete silence might finally allow us to hear in Will O'Mahony's play Minneapolis and we question how far reinterpreting the classics can take us in Caesar at La Boite.

The G7 tax threat, David Creane on estate agents, facemask advice, trees at risk & Keys candidate Claire Christian. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #manxradio #news

Education, Sport & Culture Minister Dr. Alex Allinson answers your questions also Keys candidate Claire Christian Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninlione #manxradio

This was one of the best - what a time! Guests Trent Dalton (bestselling authour Boys Swallows Universe), Aaron Gocs (comedian), Hope D (musician) & Claire Christian (authour) Hosted by Aimon Clark with Patience Hodgson, Jeremy Neale & Simi Lacroix Recorded at The Triffid April 8th 2021

Sky swoons over this marvel of a book while Ford encounters several existential crisis. Fall in lust with this delightful Australian on a journey of self-love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Happy Thursday legends!!!On today’s show: The unapproved photo of Khloe Kardashian that was swiftly removed from every corner of the internet this week, Australia loses a fashion icon in Carla Zampatti, YouTuber James Charles finds himself in yet another scandal, and then! Australian media personality and influencer Abbie Chatfield jumps on the hottest trend in health and wellness right now: sex toys.This week, Zara recommended Claire Christian’s book, It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake. Mich recommended listening to Marie Antoinette from the You’re Wrong About podcast.Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Calming Blankets. Head here to check them out, and don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for $115 off your order.If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true!To catch up on everything Shameless, head to our website www.shamelessmediaco.com.We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in our Thursday pop culture analysis, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode.Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated!This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

Happy Thursday legends!!!On today’s show: The unapproved photo of Khloe Kardashian that was swiftly removed from every corner of the internet this week, Australia loses a fashion icon in Carla Zampatti, YouTuber James Charles finds himself in yet another scandal, and then! Australian media personality and influencer Abbie Chatfield jumps on the hottest trend in health and wellness right now: sex toys.This week, Zara recommended Claire Christian’s book, It’s Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake. Mich recommended listening to Marie Antoinette from the You’re Wrong About podcast.Thank you so much to today’s sponsor, Calming Blankets. Head here to check them out, and don’t forget to use the code ‘SHAMELESS’ at checkout for $115 off your order.If this is your first time checking us out (hey, you), we are an independent media company that is dedicated to telling young women’s stories. The best way to support Shameless is to click ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app, and to tell your mates about us. We will reward such good behaviour with a puppy! Not everything in this paragraph is true!To catch up on everything Shameless, head to our website www.shamelessmediaco.com.We cherish your feedback on the show, and would bloody love to hear your wonderful voices. If you’d like to weigh in on an episode - whether it be a segment in our Thursday pop culture analysis, an In Conversation guest, or this month’s book club pick, we’d love for you to call our Shameless Hotline. You miiiiight just be featured on an episode.Thanks so much for lending us your ears for this episode! Have a great day! Stay hydrated!This episode was produced by Annabelle Lee for Shameless Media.

This week tackles Moonstruck, the 1987 flick that cemented Cher's stardom. Claire Christian joins me as we break down this film's fast-paced romance, beautiful makeover scene, and pre-wacky Nicolas Cage. That amore!

This week, Dave teaches Claire about Star Wars.Go and order It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian now!@claireandpearl@daveburtonwriterArt by Kate LundMusic by Wil Hughes

This week, Claire teaches Dave about the poet E. E. Cummings.Go order It's Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian right now!@claireandpearl@daveburtonwriterMusic by Wil HughesArt by Kate Lund

Dave teaches Claire all about the world of sexual fetishes.Pre-order It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake by Claire Christian now!@claireandpearl@daveburtonwriterArt by Kate LundMusic by Wil Hughes

On the programme this week, Dollin Mercer was joined in the studio by the Isle of Man's two newest members of the House of Keys. Voters in Douglas South headed to the polling stations on Thursday, to elect not one, but two new representatives for the constituency. Polls opened at eight o'clock in the morning for a unique by-election which was called following the passing of Bill Malarkey in February and the resignation of Kate Costain. There were ten candidates for those two spots - eight independents, one from Liberal Vannin and one from the Isle of Man Green Party. Turnout was around 37%, with 1,789 votes cast. Topping the polls, with 930 votes, was local businesswoman Claire Christian. Joining her in Tynwald will be former pilot Paul Quine, who gathered the support of 469 constituents.

Just before her first book launch, Claire is given an unexpected gift by her friend: the self-published adolescent masterpiece of a rom com she wrote when she was 14. Claire Christian is a playwright, author and theatre maker, who has spent a lot of career working with teenagers. Her first novel, Beautiful Mess won the Text Publishing Text Prize in 2016. Her play Lysa and The Freeborn Dames debuted at La Boite in 2018. She directed Michelle Law’s smash hit comedy Single Asian Female. And her next novel will be released in October. Claire has a pug named Midge, a deep affinity for garlic bread, and she never has boring hair...ever. Queerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook. The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia. To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter And for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Chief Minister explains more on non-essential businesses reopening and antibody testing, fashion designer Claire Christian and Russell McNeigh from the works on getting back to business and Senior Officer at MIRS describes questions they've been facing

In Claire Christian's new play Lysa and the Freeborn Dames, gay first-year uni student Lysa King wages war on her home town's entrenched misogyny, Lars Von Trier's brutal film Melancholia is adapted for the stage, directed by Matthew Lutton, regional singers join the stars of Opera Queensland in Gilbert & Sullivan's Ruddigore, or The Witch's Curse, and passions smoulder and fists fly in the stage musical adaptation of John Waters' Cry-Baby.

Michelle Law’s debut play Single Asian Female arrives at Belvoir just in time for Chinese New Year. Step into a Chinese restaurant on the Sunshine Coast and meet the smart and sassy family of Wong women in this hilarious new work about cultural identity and family. Go behind the scenes with writer Michelle Law, director Claire Christian and actors Alex Lee, Courtney Stewart and Hsiao-Ling Tang as they discuss this heart-warming new Australian play. A La Boite Theatre Company production Writers Michelle Law Director Claire Christian Podcast produced for Belvoir by Zoe Ferguson  16 FEBRUARY - 25 MARCH BOOK HERE

Claire talks about her first book, what it was like transitioning from writing plays, and why she decided to delve into some of the sensitive topics explored in the novel.