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EP5 - Slay, Queen! : Richard Loveday
Ep. 5
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The lads are joined by Richard Loveday, who tells his story of growing up as gay in Port Talbot during the ‘90s and how being brought up in a religious household affected his coming out. He also explains how he came to author his own creative writing and ended up playing for Swansea Vikings RFC, one of Wales’ only gay rugby teams.
In his own inspirational, honest and candid way, Richard divulges the trials and tribulations of being “different” and how he has weathered the storm to end up stronger.
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Full Spectrum:
The Full Spectrum Project returns to The Scala in Merthyr for its 14th Chapter on Friday, 15th March!
Into its 3rd year of chaos Full Spec 14 will have music, stand up, spoken word and a few surprises as always!
Full Spec continues to showcase the talent and imagination of Merthyr and the surrounding areas like no one else can.
This time Full Spec welcomes Sleazy Money, Lyndon Powell and Dennis Moriarty amongst many others!
As always money will be raised for Andys Man Club Merthyr Tydfil and there will be the legendary pop-up shop where you can buy art, tees and everything in between.
Get your tickets from Citizentickets.co.uk and search for the Full Spectrum Project.
Also if you can: join their Facebook page. Where the community really comes together!
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