This is Ben, one of the participants in QueenSpark's Brighton Trans*formed book about some of the city's transgender residents. He is an actor and this photograph shows him being made up for his role as Tommy Gnosis in 'Hedwig & The Angry Inch' at the New Venture Theatre. Ben transitioned between his first and second year at university. To read if this affected his studies, click here.

For a taste of some of the most intimate, heart-breaking and heart-warming stories you'll ever read, click here.

Brighton Trans*formed was supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.