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Somewhere: for us

Somewhere: for us

Written by: Jules Stapleton Barnes
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 An LGBTQ+ arts, culture, heritage and enterprise podcast for Scotland and beyond, produced and hosted by Jules Stapleton Barnes.

A podcast to shine a light on the beautiful breadth of queer life in Scotland today; more diverse and deeper than stereotypes could ever capture. To celebrate the power of human connection, finding your community and a safer space where the dark and lightness of conversation leaves you feeling seen, connected, supported and hopeful.Somewhere EDI Community Interest Company Art Social Sciences World
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  • 17: Alan Cumming

    17: Alan Cumming
    Dec 22 2025
    Scottish superstar Alan Cumming completes this year of special conversations and gives us so much to look forward to, in a joyful chat recorded remotely in Scotland as he settles into his new role as Artistic Director at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

    A virtuoso of performance arts yet a leading light behind the scenes too, Alan's international and extraordinary career spans 5 decades as an actor, director, producer, writer and presenter.

    Recently named as host of the 2026 EE Bafta Film Awards, alongside championing a platform for queer art in rural Scotland, it seems that Bafta, Tony and Oliver award-winner Alan Cumming, is as comfortable out in the hills as he is on the red carpet.

    We also get to hear about his new project, starring in Russell T Davies upcoming series Tip Toe!

    We’re so happy to have you nearby Alan, we need you! We can’t wait for the queer extravaganza Out in the Hills weekend in late January. Book now if you want tickets - Graham Norton, Juano Diaz, Jackie Kay, Ian McKellen, Mhairi Black, The Hebridean Baker, Jo Clifford, Armistead Maupin, Kim Blythe, Zander Murray, Val McDermid, Ashley Douglas, Louise Welsh, Finlay Wilson, and more awesome folk, are all headed to Pitlochry for events you don’t want to miss - check out the programme and how to book tickets here.

    Episode references:

    Out in the Hills - a queer festival for everyone
    https://www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/out-in-the-hills/

    Pitlochry Festival Theatre
    @pitlochryft
    https://www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/

    Club Cumming
    https://clubcummingnyc.com/
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    37 mins
  • 16: Lucia August

    16: Lucia August
    Jul 25 2025
    Lucia August is a 72-year-old lesbian, plus-sized dancer and choreographer originating from the US and now making Scotland her home. She joins Jules during Pride season to share intimate stories and reflections celebrating inclusivity, coming out for the first time 50 years ago and pursuing our dreams.

    How can we move forward when everything can feel so backwards? Lucia provides insight and experience to spread light, joy and informed positivity to help us bond, build and heal as a community going forward.

    We also talk about what it means to be a 'Queer Elder', the value of queer friendship, soul families, honouring your experience and quantum queerness! Don't miss this special episode championing intergenerational connection and the value of centring queer elder perspectives.

    You can see Lucia perform Tales from Your Queer Elder at the Edinburgh Fringe between August 1 - 16th August, 2025. Dates and tickets available via:
    https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/tales-from-your-queer-elder

    Connect with Lucia: https://www.instagram.com/luciaaugust
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    47 mins
  • 15: Mhairi Black

    15: Mhairi Black
    Mar 1 2025
    Mhairi Black gave an epic maiden speech in the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire South in 2015, at just 20 years old. There she endured as an MP and became Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) in the House of Commons from 2022 to 2024. She made the decision to retire from political life in 2024, taking to the stage with her debut solo show, 'Politics Isn't for Me', to lift the lid on some of the more absurd and often toxic experiences that shaped her time in public service.

    At 30 year old, she reflects warmly and openly with Jules on her life so far, including her experiences of coming out, an ADHD diagnosis and finding queer community, revealing how "surviving" an often treacherous workplace led to a journey towards a happier, healthier life.
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    58 mins
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