Having lost control of his love life, comedian and author Aaron Twitchen will be handing over control of his new show, Himbo, to his audience, and allowing them to pick which topics will be covered each night. It’s the ultimate live stand-up experience, and no two shows will be the same.
With the audience picking the stories that Aaron tells, every performance will be fresh and unique. And whilst audiences can expect plenty of laughs Himbo also explores some of the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Himbo will see Aaron talk about everything from being dumped by the love of his life during his best friend’s destination wedding, dating disasters, pop culture, conversion therapy, and blood donation.
But it’s not just his new show that’s been keeping Aaron busy, his debut book, Homo History was published at the beginning of May and is already making an impact. Within days of publication, Homo History was ranked in the top twenty of Amazon’s LGBTQ+ Nonfiction chart, and in the top 10 of the Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Nonfiction eBook chart.
Based on his Guardian recommended, Apple Top 10 podcast, A Matter of Pride, Homo History is a collection of fun, witty, but often heartfelt essays on the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community today; the events that shaped LGBTQ+ culture and rights; and the heroes, icons and divas who have inspired, entertained, and stood with (and fought for) the queer community.
Homo History is a seriously funny breakdown of the biggest LGBTQ+ moments, from Stonewall to Donna Summer going disco. Blending history with personal anecdotes and packed with pop culture references, Homo History is an accessible, entertaining, and engaging look at key events in queer history and culture.
“I wanted to write a book that I’d enjoy reading, but which covered important events, whilst still being fun and funny” explains Aaron. “I didn’t want to create something dull and dry, even though it explores serious issues such as Section 28, body image and conversion therapy. I wanted to celebrate queer culture, what we’ve achieved and how far we’ve come but still educate people about the issues that we’ve faced – and continue to face. It was important to me that the book was interesting, informative, and didn’t shy away from the challenges facing LGBTQ+ people but which was still enjoyable to read”.
Homo History is a collection of fun, witty, but often heartfelt essays on the issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community today; the events that shaped LGBTQ+ culture and rights; and the heroes, icons and divas who have inspired, entertained, and stood with (and fought for) the queer community.
Aaron Twitchen, Himbo
Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick
39, Ditchling Road BN1 4SB
21:30 hours 10, 11, 17 and 18 May
Tickets from £5
