Author: arranproctor
-
Trans rights are a waiting game
The life of a trans person is complicated Teddy Hope, 26, explained to me over an early morning phone call. The journey a trans person takes, not just physically but emotionally, is unique to every individual but one commonality still stands – they need to wait on the actions of cis-gendered people. Teddy (they/them) identities…
-
The Show Must Go On
I miss the theatre so much. I miss the smell of the auditorium and the leftover odour from the smoke machines after the previous performance. I want the chills of the overture crawling down my spine again. I would give the world to sit on one of those worn-out red chairs, that as soon as…
-
Review: The Prom
The world has been without live musical theatre since March, but hopes were lifted when it was announced the Tony Award-nominated musical The Prom was getting a film adaption on Netflix, yet again directed and produced by Ryan Murphy. The story centres around a lesbian teen, Emma (Jo Ellen Pellman), from Indiana who isn’t allowed to go to…
-
Pride Month in Lockdown
Streets are bare, bars are empty, the world has halted but don’t let that be the reason we stop being proud. Today marks the beginning of pride month around the world. Sadly, this month won’t be as joyous as it usually is but we cannot allow that to stop us from celebrating and remembering all…
-
How Homophobia Exists in 2020
I feel very awkward around straight men and it has always been that way. It is difficult to explain why but I feel like I have to act differently around them. This is something that seems to be equally felt throughout the gay community. I think this insecurity comes from this new kind of homophobia…
-
Welcome
Hello! I am Arran Proctor. I’m currently studying journalism at university. This blog will feature posts which reflect the thoughts in my brain, more or less. Hopefully each time you leave my page you will learn something new. I’ll be writing about society and culture, politics, and the arts. The blog will also have a…
Arran Proctor - Portfolio 