May 16th until June 29th
13 Ship Street Gardens, Brighton BN1 1AJ

A new erotic art exhibition is being launched this week in Brighton, called Impure Art. It is a collaboration between adult boutique She Said and erotic artist Jamie McCartney, curator of the exhibition, and it will feature over 30 local and international erotic artists during its six weeks run.

Impure Art is defined by the organisers as ‘anything from nude to rude’ and it will feature everything from sensual, feminine paintings, through humorous illustrations, saucy neon lights to fetish photography and fine erotic jewellery.

Works from established names such as Ray Leaning, Jamie McCartney, Don Grant and Eve Poland will sit alongside that of rising stars and hot new talent like Amanda Ward, Pearl Bates and recent graduate Andrew McAuley.

The Impure Art concept was conceived some time ago but when an ex-gallery space just two doors down from She Said became available it was too good an opportunity to pass up.

Curator Jamie McCartney has a seafront studio in Brighton and his explicit body castings have already achieved widespread recognition. He was the winner of the 2007 Erotic Signature International Sculpture Prize and runner-up in 2008, and his work is currently on show at the famous Kinsey Institute of Sexual Research. Jamie is a member of both the Guild and Association of Erotic Artists, who have both endorsed Impure Art.

Earls Court, London, 24-25th May

Passion promises a new, vibrant and exciting adult consumer show.

They airm to be different from other adult shows offering a safe and non-judgemental environment where visitors of all sexual orientations will be made to feel welcome. In particular, Passion will focus on attracting the couples of all genders, gay and female demographics.

This new and women-run event will offer the widest possible choice of adult products and services in one location alongside a mixture of entertainments to suit all tastes. These will include spectacular fashion shows, our very own Burlesque theatre with continuous performances throughout the show, the Café Club with live DJ’s, the DVD Village where visitors can view the very latest films on offer and our walkabout carnival entertainers. But there won’t just be entertainment at the show itself, the Passion team will be organising a whole weekend of events including a grand ball and a fetish party..

Sunday 25 May
Doors 7.30pm, performance 7.45pm
Switch, Warwick Arts Centre Tel: 024 7652 4524
£10.50 / £8.50 Concessions Over 18s only

Playing The Victim (Part of My Fierce Festival)

A hackneyed image of male brutality is unveiled to reveal a celebration of one woman’s pleasure.

Playing the Victim is a visceral and intense performance that explores sexuality, pain and individual choice. It depicts forbidden acts, challenging preconceptions and questioning laws drafted in knee-jerk response to media sensationalism. Due to its nature Playing the Victim can only be performed once every 3 months. The performance at My Fierce Festival is no. 2 in a limited edition of 7 performances. It contains scenes of a graphic nature that may offend some viewers.

Wednesday 28 May 2008, BBC: Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story

With Julie Walters starring as Mary Whitehouse and Hugh Bonneville playing her arch-enemy, BBC Director-General Hugh Carleton Greene, Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story will bring to life the battle for Britain's morals that raged in the Sixties.

Julie Walters said: I am very excited to be playing Mary Whitehouse, and to looking at the time when she attacked the BBC and started to make her name.

The 90-minute film was written by Amanda Coe,

27 - 28 July at the NEC, Birmingham

The ETO Show is the UK's only dedicated adult industry event. Bringing together manufacturers and distributors from all sides of the industry - including film, lingerie, toys and consumables - with all the key trade buyers, the ETO Show is free to attend for trade professionals.

Taking place on the evening of the first day of the ETO Show, the black tie Awards Dinner has become a must-attend event for networking with the leading players of the adult industry. The awards are voted for by readers of ETO and have become known as the most prestigious in the industry.