The Friend Of Dorothy evening will kick off with the film screening, followed by an engaging live interview with the director, Lee Knight, hosted by journalist Jamie Tabberer. There will also be an open Q&A session for the audience. This event is co-hosted with Impulse London.
Director Lee Knight is a British actor, writer, and filmmaker. He is known for creating bold, character-driven stories that are witty and emotional.
A Friend of Dorothy (2025), is a 21-minute Oscar-nominated short film starring Miriam Margolyes and Alistair Nwachukwu. It has been highly praised for its heartfelt, intergenerational story about loneliness, friendship, and LGBTQ+ connection.
A response to the problem of loneliness among gay men
This event is part of a wider programme of in-person experiences hosted by Friend of Dorothy, all focused on building a stronger, more connected LGBTQ+ community.
Although hookup apps and social media platforms have made it easier for us to connect, many of us still find it difficult to establish meaningful, real-life relationships. The initiative was inspired by founder Oliver James’ personal experience.
“Our goal is to create spaces where connection happens naturally. There are so many of us living in big cities, surrounded by people, but still feeling isolated. This is about changing that, bringing people together in real life, through shared experiences that make conversation and connection feel easy again.”
Oliver James
The evening will includes a screening of A Friend of Dorothy, followed by a live interview with Director Lee Knight, hosted by Jamie Tabberer and open audience Q&A.
Ticket Price £5
A Friend of Dorothy + Director Q&A is screening on 14 May, 7pm, at Clapham Picturehouse, 76 Venn Street, Clapham, London SW4 0AT, United Kingdom.
