Simon James Green: writing a book about a boy like him
The author sits down with Hadley Stewart to discuss the impact of Section 28 on queer young people, and the ongoing hidden censorship that continues in schools today.
Features
Theatre review: Queer Contact 2023
The wonderful Queer Contact festival hit Manchester this February – celebrating Contact’s 50th year, no less. Scott Balf “reports”, gonzo-homo-style.
Dr Kate Nambiar on her sense of vocation
The recently-appointed Medical Director of the Terrence Higgins Trust sits down with Vada to discuss her vocation as a doctor and campaigner for inclusive sexual health services and education.
London Fashion Week: an editor’s view from the front row
Our features editor takes you along with him to the London Fashion Week runway shows.
History of the Pride flag
During LGBT+ History Month 2023 we at Vada explore the history of the Pride flag, which includes a milestone point in Key West – a travel destination we’ll be covering in an upcoming series.
Vada in Paris: My first time at a Paris fashion show
Our features editor, Hadley Stewart, goes to his first runway show at the Haute Couture Week in Paris, and shares some of fashion’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
Vada in Paris: highlights from the Haute Couture fashion shows
Our features editor shares his favourite pieces from the Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2023 runway shows.
Road Tripping in America: A Guide to Queer Cross-country Travel
Thinking of crossing the USA by car? Check out our top tips for organising your very own queer American road trip.
Restaurant review: Kitchen at Holmes, London
Part of the Holmes Hotel, Kitchen at Holmes offers fun food and Sherlock Holmes themed cocktails. We at Vada visited in early January to try the offering.
