Samuel Sims
Freelance Arts & Lifestyle Writer
Freelance Writer passionate about making LGBTQ+ people more visible. I delve into film, gaming, pop culture, health and more. Also, Managing Director of A Younger Theatre E: samueljsims@gmail.com
VICE
The LGBTQ People Leaving London and Other Cities
I wrote a feature for Vice where I spoke about my own experiences of moving from a big city (London) to a smaller one (Hull), interviewing three others in the same position and an expert. Can LGBTQ+ feel safe outside of hubs like London?
thedoe.com
The Legacy of the Pink Dollar: Gay Cliches Have Created Unattainable Myths
An opinion piece for US publication, The Doe about how the myth that all gay people are rich has damaged our chances of becoming parents. Published March 2022.
Flo by Health
Five LGBTQ+ mental health self-care tips from the experts
A listicle for Flo, the world's leading period tracking app detailing self-care tips for LGBTQ+ people, complete with expert advice. Published March 2022.
Reader's Digest
5 Ways you can support LGBTQ+ people over 50
I wrote a listicle for Reader's Digest about how we can support older LGBTQ+ people; a community that is often ignored. I also interviewed the charity, Opening Doors. Published March 2022.
thestage.co.uk
The Bone Sparrow review
A review of The Bone Sparrow at the York Theatre Royal for The Stage, March 2022.
thestage.co.uk
71 Coltman Street review
I reviewed 71 Coltman Street at Hull Truck Theatre for The Stage, Feb 2022.
Metro.co.uk
Privileged Kirstie Allsopp is wrong to tell millennials we need to buy homes to be happy
Kirstie Allsopp commented that it was easy for young people to buy a home if they saved on luxuries. I thought it was bullshit so I wrote about it. Published in Metro, Feb 2022.
Metro.co.uk
Sean Penn is wrong – men who wear skirts are brave, not cowards
Opinion piece published in Metro, Feb 2022 on the back of Sean Penn's ridiculous comments about men wearing skirts being 'cowardly'.
Metro.co.uk
As a gay man, I never thought I’d move back to Hull from London – but I love it
First-person piece for Metro about moving back to my hometown - which I never ever thought I would do. Published Dec 2021
insider.com
As a gay man I'm often told I don't deserve to have children of my own. I absolutely disagree, and here's why.
I wrote a first-person essay for Insider about how LGBTQ+ people just don't feel 'deserving' of children. Published Dec 2021.
Flo by Health
LGBTQ Family: How To Have A Baby When You’re LGBTQ+
A guide written for the period and ovulation tracking app, Flo. Published Dec 2021. I interviewed a US-based fertility specialist and two lawyers, who all specialise in LGBTQ+ care.
thestage.co.uk
Rapunz’ull review
I reviewed Hull-based theatre company Middle Child's panto for The Stage. Published Dec 2021
thequietus.com
Out Of The Ashes: The Evil Dead At 40
An opinion piece for The Quietus on The Evil Dead's portrayal of women as it turns 40. Published November 2021.
thedoe.com
How I Deal With My Non-Vegan Family
A first-person essay for US publication, The Doe about my experiences living with a non-Vegan during lockdown. Published Nov 2021.
The NME
Why ‘Tomb Raider’ will always be a core part of my queer identity
An opinion piece for NME, October 2021 about why I love 'classic' Tomb Raider and especially the second game.