Art Breaker: ShanghaiPRIDE screens acclaimed 2014 film 'Pride' tonight

By Andrew Chin, February 26, 2015

Art Breaker is news, gossip and inside info from Shanghai's burgeoning arts and music scene.

It's LGBT History Month in the UK and the British Consulate-General Shanghai and the Cultural and Education Section of the British Consulate-General have organized a screening of the acclaimed 2014 film, Pride.

Winners of the three British Independent Film Awards and the Queer Palm Award at the Cannes Film Festival, Pride boasts a star-studded cast that includes Bill Nighy (Love, Actually, Shaun of the Dead) Dominic West (The Wire, The Affair) and Freddie Fox (The Three Musketeers).

No VPN? Watch on Youku.

Based on a true story, Pride recounts the efforts of lesbian and gay activists to raise money for families affected by the 1984 coalminer's strike. When The National Union of Mineworkers expressed reluctance in receiving support, the activists take to the small Wales mining village, Onllywyn where an unprecedented alliance found previously unseen success.

The film's screening is supported by ShanghaiPRIDE and will take place at The British Centre. It's free entry, but registration with shanghaipride@gmail.com is required. Make sure to bring your ID/passport with you to the event to get in.

// Pride: Feb 26, 7pm, free entry. The British Council, see event listing. To see more Art Breakers, click here

more news

Art Breaker! Skrillex added to Budweiser STORM Festival line-up

The Budweiser STORM Festival announced their second line-up and it features Skrillex and Above & Beyond co-headlining with Avicci and Tiesto.

Win! Acclaimed feminist indietronic trio Braids

After releasing two critically acclaimed albums, indietronica act Braids have reached new heights on their newly released third disc and its lead single 'Mini-skirt.' They make their Shanghai debut at Yuyintang on July 9.

Art Breaker! Taylor Swift adds third Shanghai show at Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 12

Huge news! Taylor's added a third Shanghai show on her 1989 Tour, taking over Mercedes-Benz Arena on November 12. Tickets on sale on July 7.

Art Breaker! Audition notice for a Halloween musical odyssey

Twisted Carousel Theatre is looking for on-stage and backstage theater types – particularly ones with a freaky talent.

Art Breaker! Imagine Dragons to rock Shanghai Grand Stage on August 19

Las Vegas chart-toppers Imagine Dragons confirm they will be playing Shanghai Grand Stage on August 19. Pre-sale tickets available today starting at 2pm.

Art Breaker! Bon Jovi tickets go on sale today at 2pm

For more than three decades, Bon Jovi has seen a million faces and rocked them all. They finally have Mainland China in their sights, making their debut at Mercedes-Benz Arena on September 14. Tickets go on sale today at 2pm.

WIN! Acclaimed Taiwanese dance group go Beyond Time at Shanghai Culture Square

Taiwanese dance group U-Theatre has astounded audiences across the world with their mix of drums, folk tradition and dances inspired by Taoism. They're bringing their popular show 'Beyond Time' on its first Mainland tour, stopping off at Shanghai Culture Square on June 19-20.

Interview: ShanghaiPRIDE founder Charlene Liu, plus festival preview

ShanghaiPRIDE unofficially kicks off tonight with its inaugural Night Bike Ride before starting for real from June 12-21. We chat with co-founder Charlene Liu about the festival's past, present and future.