A British university’s LGBTQ organization recently staged a theatrical re-interpretation of the Christmas nativity story that re-imagined central biblical figures as homosexual characters and transformed Bethlehem into a modern nightclub setting.
The College Fix documented how the LGBTQ Network at York St. John University in the United Kingdom presented a theatrical adaptation of the nativity story titled “A Gay in a Manger” on December 18, 2025.
The performance description published through the York St. John Students’ Union explained that “a long time ago in a far away land, a magnificent Angel, paid a heavenly visit to Mary and Jo who were … very close friends.”
According to the narrative, the celestial messenger informed Mary and her companion Jo that divine selection had designated the former to bear the Messiah.
“Soon afterwards, Queen Herod sent out a royal proclamation, calling for a mandatory party across the land. Mary and Jo packed their pride flags and set off on the long journey to the best gay club this side of the Red Sea – Heaven,” the description continued.
“But when Queen Herod heard of the new King of the Gays, she began to plot for his downfall for only she could be the Queerest Icon in the Land.”
The Telegraph reports that Josiah Diamond, a student at the institution, submitted formal objections to university administrators arguing the production “discriminated” against Christians.
Diamond, who converted to Christianity from Islam, posed a hypothetical scenario asking whether York St. John would approve a theatrical piece called “A Gay in Mecca” featuring Mohammed and his parents “depicted as homosexuals” while transforming Jannah, the Islamic concept of Paradise, into “a gay club.”
“[The play’s] portrayal is not only blasphemous in a direct sense, but of a particular offensive and violating nature to adherents of the faith and openly opposing doctrine,” Diamond wrote in his formal complaint. “By allowing this performance to go ahead, the university is supportive of groups who chose to openly mock the Bible.”
“I am certain that you would not allow Muslims at the university to be so treated. I believe that you are discriminating against Christians,” he added.
The Students’ Union received responsibility for addressing Diamond’s complaint but declined to answer his questions regarding potential Islamic-themed productions. Officials stated only that “no differential treatment of religious groups” existed and characterized the play’s “‘reinterpretation of a religious theme’ as protected under artistic expression.”
Donna Smith, serving as Students’ Union Chief Executive Officer, indicated that “Gay in a Manger” received “consideration of its script and context” and determined that nothing within the production qualified as “unlawful harassment, discrimination, or hate speech under UK law.”
A collaborative statement issued by both the Union and the university acknowledged that “We understand that it can be frustrating for students to face views and perspectives that do not reflect their own values or beliefs […] We are an inclusive university, welcoming students from all faiths and none.”
The United Kingdom, like the United States, faces similar challenges against cultural degeneracy. In both cases, a serious Right must emerge to stop all the NGOs and individuals promoting sexual deviancy and other anti-social behaviors afflicting our polities.
