A New Normal | February

LGBT+ History Month

Our favourite moments

We wanted to look back at all the amazing interviews and exciting content we created for this year's LGBT+ History Month.

We couldn't have done it without some help from outstanding individuals from the LGBT+ community, including Claudia Hampton and our fantastic Cheryl Morgan.

Click the link below to see our full selection of educational videos.

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What's the difference between cross-dressing, drag and gender expression?

Our Trans Awareness Trainer, Cheryl Morgan, provides a brief history of cross-dressing in the theatre in discussion with Gigi Gordon, our Comms & Creative Manager.

The pair discuss how cross-dressing influenced high society fashion (think Louis XIV's infamous heels), and how the intent behind cross-dressing differs from drag.

A Brief Introduction to Trans History

Although this video podcast comes from last year's LGBT+ History Month collection, we couldn't resist highlighting it again.

This informative talk will take you on a journey through trans history, guided by our endlessly knowledgable Cheryl.

The Representation of Lesbian Relationships on Screen

Gigi Gordon asked Claudia Hampton, a film specialist, about the representation of lesbian relationships on screen.

This insightful interview explores questions like, "should straight people play queer characters" and "how would we like to see the representation of queer stories advance in the future?"

This Week at A New Normal

Our next podcast episode is here!

Some kind words from our awesome client, Transport Focus

Episodes 3 and 4 of Diversity on Screen are here!

Every week, we discuss a different film from a Diversity & Inclusion perspective, analysing how minority groups have been treated.

Tune into our discussion of Jordan Peele's groundbreaking 'Get Out' in episode 4, or listen to our views on Shults' controversial film, Waves, in episode 4.

"It was great working with the team at A New Normal to start our diversity and inclusion journey.

Their workshops and practical support have helped us build a common understanding of diversity and inclusion across the organisation as well as developing our strategy and vision."

- Nigel Holden,
Corporate Services Director

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LGBT+ History Month

Record number of LGBT characters on US TV

With shows like Euphoria, Killing Eve and Sex Education making waves in television, we can take a moment to appreciate a little bit of progress. It's wonderful to see that LGBT stories are no longer viewed as 'niche', but have instead become part of mainstream television. Click on the image to read the BBC's article on this.

Almost 40% of FTSE 100 board roles held by women, but they only make up 13.5% of executive director positions

Despite women holding 4 in 10 board roles in FTSE 100 companies, only 13.5% of the executive director positions were held by women in 2021. This is down from 14.2% the year before. While there has been great progress in getting women into boardrooms, there's still a long way to go.