Kim Tatum dreams of playing Norma Desmond, the outstanding former star of the silent films of Sunset Boulevard. Mariah Louca longs to act as Dangerous Liaisons’ evil schemer, Marquise de Merteuil. And for Reece Lyons, it’s Lady Macbeth’s monstrous ambition that makes her the ideal role. But until attitudes change within British theater, it is … Read more
Swimming is one of the sports that has been changed to prevent trans women from competing in women’s categories – Getty Images/James Sutton Transgender female athletes are at a physical disadvantage compared to cisgender women in several key ways, according to research funded by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The landmark study reported that physically … Read more
Jeane Freeman said excluding women from the laws had been a blunder – PA/Jane Barlow A former SNP cabinet minister has accused Humza Yousaf’s government of botching the introduction of hate crime laws as a poll showed it is supported by just one in five Scots. Jeane Freeman, who was health secretary when the controversial … Read more
JK Rowling posted photos of 10 high-profile transgender people on Monday, ridiculing their claims to be women – John Phillips/Getty Images More than 3,000 complaints have been made to Police Scotland under the SNP’s new hate crime laws since they came into force this week, reportedly after warnings that police would be overwhelmed. Calum Steele, … Read more
Cunha: ‘I still play men, but in open categories. I will not play against anyone who has an Adam’s apple in a female category’ – Jamie Lorriman Controversy. Accusation and counter-accusation. A dramatic strike. A high-profile player who withdraws in protest. This week saw another women’s sport plunged into confusion and division over the inclusion … Read more