Emily Garside is a nerd for all things Queer History and Culture. Beginning with a PhD on theatrical responses of the AIDS pandemic, she got distracted by TV and accidentally wrote a book on Schitt’s Creek. She then turned a lifelong love of Doctor Who, and watching Queer as folk too young, into a book on Russell T Davies called Gay Aliens and Queer Folk (Calon). She now writes on all things Queer theatre, with a speciality in musicals of course, TV and cultural history. Her mantra is ‘know your history’ and seeks to educate Queer folks and allies alike on the hidden history of the LGBTQ+ community they might have missed.

After centuries of having a forbidden, or hidden, history, it is a joy to see so many iconic LGBTQ+ people in one book. It shows clearly that we have always been here, always will be, and we have made huge contributions to both Welsh and worldwide history.

• Introduction1 Writers2 Musicians3 Actors4 Drag Artists5 Sportspeople6 Activists7 Eclectic Queer Folks8 AlliesConclusionFurther ReadingReferences