Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer is a short, powerful documentary which follows the journeys of two trans masculine people as they make visible the urgent need for inclusive healthcare. 

This Pride season, join us at Queen’s Film Theatre, Belfast on the 18th July 2026 for a film screening and in-person Q&A  with one of the filmmakers and participants to uncover trans stories too often left out of the conversation.

Free Tickets – LGBTQIA+ only

The Rainbow Project have reserved 30 free tickets for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you would like to attend under one of these free tickets, enter your information and email below on the ticket link on this page.

We will send you your film screening ticket one week before the event.

If you have any queries about tickets, please contact info@rainbow-project.org 

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It involves a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, as opposed to a grief support or counselling session.

The objective is to increase awareness around death, help encourage people to make the most of their lives and support individuals who are going through loss or have lost someone.

Why is it important?
Death, dying and bereavement are a part of life, but this is often a taboo subject and can be difficult to talk about.
Death Cafés offer connection, friendship, friendship, kinship. We know from our previous cafe’s that there are things that come up for LGBTQIA+ folks in a safe space around end of life care, complex grief, funerals, partners, family…we are here to share and to listen.

They are a great way to connect with new people who can understand what you’re thinking, feeling and going through. This allows you to validate your own experiences and remind you that you aren’t alone!

Do I need to have come to a Death Café before?

Not at all, everyone LGBTQIA+ is welcome to attend, regardless of your experiences with death, dying and bereavement. You might be curious about the topic, or just want a dedicated space to discuss it.

Who runs the event?

This event will be externally facilitated by Patricia Lübeck, Birth and Death Doula. It is hosted by the Cancer Champions, a partnership pilot project between The Rainbow Project and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event will be in Belfast, held in Paperxclips Books at 162 North Street, BT1 1QS, on Friday 12th June 2026, from 6-8pm.

Note: This event is strictly for LGBTQIA+ (18+) attendees to ensure that it remains a safe space for service users. 

Tea/coffee provided as well as traybakes. Vegan & gluten free options will be available.

Register for free below so we can contact you with any changes or updates to the event.

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Sign up below to attend our LGBTQIA+ Courage Conversations Workshop facilitated by Birth, Death and Trauma Doula Patricia Lübeck. 

Part of the Courage Conversations series, this workshop offers a supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore end-of-life planning with care, creativity, and community. 

It blends education, therapeutic holding, and guided reflection to help participants navigate key aspects of planning – including community support, digital legacy, finances, alternative celebrations, and essential legal considerations like wills and ADRTs. 

While no legal or medical advice is given, this workshop encourages open conversations about life, death, and legacy. Participants will leave with clarity, resources, and a starting point to put their wishes in order. It can be useful for starting to think about and reframing meaning and purpose in our own lives. 

Most importantly, this workshop can be useful for LGBTQIA+ people of all ages (18+) and stages of life. You do not have to be impacted by cancer. This might be the first time you have thought about what End of Life care is, or might mean.

This workshop will be taking place over two online (zoom) sessions: 

 Saturday 2nd May 2026, 12.00–2.30pm 
 Saturday 9th May 2026, 12.00–2.30pm 

These are standalone workshops, meaning you can attend one of them on its own if it aligns more with you, or you can attend both sessions, as they work particularly well together. 

Workshop 1 – Saturday 2nd May: Exploring personal perspectives on life, death, and legacy

The first session is designed to gently ease people into conversations around death, dying, and legacy in a supportive and creative way. Together, participants will reflect on questions such as: What does a “good death” mean to me? What makes me who I am? Where and how will I be remembered or missed? 

This session focuses less on the intimidating practicalities and more on exploring your personal relationship with death, your life, your values, and your wishes. It will also include reflections on preferences around funerals, celebrations of life, and what matters most to you. 

Workshop 2 – Saturday 9th May : Focusing on wills, ADRTs and more technical matters through creative approaches

The second session will build more towards practical planning and actioning wishes discussed in the first workshop – although attendance at Workshop 1 is not required. This session will explore areas such as wills, finances, advance care planning, medical wishes, and ADRTs in a way that feels accessible, creative, and community-focused. 

Participants will continue to engage in guided reflection and creative exercises while gaining clearer understanding of practical end-of-life considerations. 

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It involves a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, as opposed to a grief support or counselling session.

The objective is to increase awareness around death, help encourage people to make the most of their lives and support individuals who are going through loss or have lost someone.

Why is it important?
Death, dying and bereavement are a part of life, but this is often a taboo subject and can be difficult to talk about.
Death Cafés offer connection, friendship, friendship, kinship. We know from our previous cafe’s that there are things that come up for LGBTQIA+ folks in a safe space around end of life care, complex grief, funerals, partners, family…we are here to share and to listen.

They are a great way to connect with new people who can understand what you’re thinking, feeling and going through. This allows you to validate your own experiences and remind you that you aren’t alone!

Do I need to have come to a Death Café before?

Not at all, everyone LGBTQIA+ is welcome to attend, regardless of your experiences with death, dying and bereavement. You might be curious about the topic, or just want a dedicated space to discuss it.

Who runs the event?

This event will be externally facilitated by Patricia Lübeck, Birth and Death Doula. It is hosted by the Cancer Champions, a partnership pilot project between The Rainbow Project and Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event will be in Derry/ Londonderry, held in new The Rainbow Project centre at Waterloo House, Magazine Street BT48 6HH, in Studio 1 at 6-8pm.

The venue is wheelchair accessible & fitted with accessible toilets, internal lifts, and there are outdoor ramps to gain access to the walls.

Note: This event is strictly for LGBTQIA+ (18+) attendees to ensure that it remains a safe space for service users. 

Tea/coffee provided as well as traybakes/buns/biscuits! Vegan & gluten free options will be available.

Register for free below so we can contact you with any changes or updates to the event.

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