James speaks with Nicky Neville-Jones, director of The Laramie Project, which explores the brutal death of 21-year-old gay college student named Matthew Shepard, and how his murder became a watershed historical moment in civil rights in America. The Laramie Project is presented by BottledSnail Productions, a not-for-profit production company run by and for legal professionals.

The Laramie Project opens 21 February and runs until 2 March 2019. Tickets via Chapel off Chapel website.

Content/ trigger warning: Please be aware that this interview contains descriptions of homophobia, torture, and death, that may be distressing to some listeners. If this interview raises questions or causes distress to you, contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Switchboard Victoria (1800 184 527).

James speaks with *anonymous, an artist, vocal human rights advocate, political dissident, and a queer Arab/Muslim woman. They discuss her personal narrative and experiences as a queer woman and her upcoming storytelling performance at Queerstories Melbourne, a monthly LGBTQI+ storytelling night and podcast that gives the LGBTQI+ community a platform to share their stories and histories.

Queerstories Melbourne is happening Wednesday, 21 February, 7.30 - 9.30 pm. Purchase tickets via Moshtix.

* 3CR respects anonymous’ right to privacy, protection, and empowerment, by providing a safe platform for her to tell her story on her terms.