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ISCWR Lion King Production

The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose is known for their big production shows. At Coronation 37 in 2012, they even included one in the entertainment line-up for the evening: The Lion King. Cast included Jim McBride as Mufasa, Marni Gras as Sarabi, Stefan “Stiffy” Steele and Prince Charmin as Simba, Leah Way as Rafiki, Ivanna Diamonds as Zazu, Rob Browatzke as Scar, Clara T and Vanity Fair as Nala, Big Daddy Pump as Poomba, Yeust Bobb as Timon, as well as ensemble actors Spread the word! Share this story now

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Kemi Badenoch has met with none of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ groups

Kemi Badenoch has not had meetings with any of the UK’s largest LGBTQ+ organisations since she became minister for women and equalities, despite claiming to have engaged “extensively” with them. She made the claim in the House of Commons on Wednesday (6 December) as she laid out plans to prevent people who have received a […]

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Loved ones remember trans woman Savannah Ryan Williams killed in ‘hate crime’ shooting

Family, friends, activists, and lawmakers gathered this week to mourn trans woman Savannah Ryan Williams, who was killed in a targeted shooting they describe as a “hate crime.” Savannah Ryan Williams, 38, was shot in the head and killed near on 29 November in what friends are describing as a “hate crime.” A man has […]

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Uganda accuses US of trying to impose ‘LGBT agenda’ with new sanctions

Uganda has condemned the United States and accused them of trying to push an “LGBT agenda” in Africa after Washington announced new sanctions against Ugandan officials. The US confirmed on Monday (4 December) that they would expend visa restrictions on Ugandan officials that it deems responsible for repressing several marginalised groups, including the LGBTQ+ community […]

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Cyclist slams ‘ridiculous’ outrage after coming third to two trans athletes

A cisgender cyclist who placed third in an amateur cycling championship behind two transgender athletes is calling out “ridiculous” anti-trans outrage. Kristen Chalmers missed out on winning the Illinois cycling championships when two of her transgender co-competitors, Tessa Johnson and Evelyn Williamson took home the gold and silver. While placing third was no big deal […]

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‘Trans Secret Santa’ aims to spread joy to trans youth across the UK

LGBTQ+ youth organisation Think2Speak has launched a heartwarming Secret Santa campaign to spread joy to trans youth across the UK this Christmas. Trans Secret Santa UK was created in collaboration with trans campaigner Jude Guaitamacchi, trans artist Mister Samo, and their patron Octavian Starr to remind transgender youth how loved they are this holiday season. […]

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You can stay at the YMCA: Edmonton’s Village People

From 1994 on, Edmonton’s own Village People Revue featured prominently in many shows, at bars all over Edmonton, and indeed, western Canada. The group started off as an ISCWR fundraiser but soon took on a life of its own. Below, find a link to a December 2000 article originally published in Times.10 Magazine that tells the origin story of this group of characters. Just like with the real troupe, non-Indigenous persons wearing a headdress was never appropriate. Pictures are included for the sake of historical accuracy, not to further perpetuate insensitivity. The last official show of Edmonton’s Impersonation Revue…

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ISCWR’s Beauty and the Beast Slide Show

Showing what goes into an Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose production show. This is a slide show montage video of rehearsals, costumes, backstage and from the actual production of 2016’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” who’s audience members got to enjoy a dinner as well as the show. Admission also allowed one to stay for a dance put on by Womonspace. The event took place at Bellevue Community League in Edmonton on January 23, 2016 Spread the word! Share this story now

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Little Shop Of Horrors

Little Shop Of Horrors Show

From May 19 to May 21, 2011 the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose presented their production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Junction Bar & Eatery. This is a montage of the performances featuring cuts from the many songs performed. Cast Seymour – JeffyLube XXXPressAudrey – Marni GrasAudrey II – RobMr. Mushnik – Yeust BobbOrin Scrivello, DDS – Randy QuiverRonette, Crystal and Chiffon – Dayzi Chayne, Debi, Clara TSupporting Cast: Anelle, Bead, Otto Matic-Quiver, Victoria Park, Jugsy Malone Director – Leah WaySet Design: Lj Steele, Stiffy SteeleSpotlight – Dee Luv Our thanks to the Baker Park…

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