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For Victoria Nangle, Edinburgh preview shows give a special insight into the workings of the comedian’s craft

There are a couple more weeks of Edinburgh previews doing the rounds down here, but to me what’s most interesting about them is that most are in a state of ‘work in progress’. Quite how much is ‘work’ and how much is ‘in progress’ will differ from performance to performance but to see the comic mind exposed – trying out a few risqué topics here, a few wild gestures and brand new interactions there – is worth all the rough edges.

“This is when you really start to get to know the inside of a comedian’s brain – a dangerous place indeed”

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Pride and the Brighton & Hove Federation of Disabled People are working together to improve accessibility to this year’s parade and park event on Saturday 2 August.

These include a pre-booked park-and-ride service, accessible toilets and a viewing platform to watch the parade.

These options will need to be booked through the Federation of Disabled People at www.bhfederation.org.uk

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Brighton and Hove City Council has been urged to make a commitment to stamp out homophobia in schools. The Green Group has called for the council to sign up to Stonewall’s Education Champions Programme.

Cllr Bill Randall, Green council spokesman on LGBT issues, presented a petition at a council cabinet meeting last week. He decided to put together the petition after Latest Gay told him about the national campaign. Cllr Randall said: “Green Party councillors wholeheartedly support this important initiative. Children who learn in schools that homophobic bullying is unacceptable and can destroy lives will carry that message into their adult life in the work place and the wider community.

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Impure Art gallery deals in art broadly described as ‘anything from nude to rude’. From sensual feminine paintings, through to humorous illustrations, sculptures and saucy neon signs, to fetish photography and fine erotic jewellery.

The gallery’s self-imposed brief is to sell top quality art which fits the ‘impure’ remit, along with a range of erotic books, gifts and cards. Established names such as Ray Leaning, Jamie McCartney, Romany Mark Bruce and Eve Poland rub shoulders with rising stars like Robert Babylon, Sara Abbott, Pearl Bates and Vassoss Shirialis.

Impure Art, 13 Ship Street Gardens, Brighton

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