Arts A look at phenomenal, new queer theatre – from Cowboys and Lesbians to 52 Monologues for Young Transexuals and FutureQueer As LGBT+ History Month comes to a close, there are some excellent productions by queer theatre-makers to look forward to. FutureQueer has its last performance at the new King’s Head Theatre studio space on 2 March. It’s said to be sold out but check the box office. I’m sure that the multi-talented A By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Reviews REVIEW: Cinderella Re-mixed – the Brighton Alternative Pantomime Welcome back to Brighton’s long-standing alternative pantomime, with a fizzing, high-octane, raucous and filthily funny re-imagining of the Cinderella story. Boasting four top-line drag artists and high-class singing soloists, this show is a joy, going back to basics and the traditional look and fee By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Previews Cult ’70s queer novel gets stage outing this week The London premiere of The Faggots And Their Friends Between Revolutions gets its outing at London’s Southbank Centre from January 25 – 28. Produced by Factory International, and adapted for the stage by composer Philip Venables, it’s billed as a blend of opera, theatre and dance as it explores fabl By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: ‘Afterglow’ – Southwark Playhouse The heart wants what the heart wants in this gay threesome drama By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: ‘Exhibitionists’ at the new King’s Head Theatre, Islington First off, it’s great to welcome a new theatre space in London, with the opening of the King’s Head Theatre, nestling in a shopping centre behind the original iconic pub theatre in Islington: more about it later. Shaun McKenna and Andrew Van Sickle’s play Exhibitionists is billed by the authors in By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: From Tits & Teeth landing in Brighton to ‘national trinket’ Julian Clary, Alexis Gregory’s ‘FutureQueer’ and some ‘Really Old Friends’ with Tanya Hyde and drag royalty There’s lots more varied queer theatre to enjoy in Brighton and London in the coming weeks. Tits & Teeth present their latest show, Thick & Tight – a combination of drag, dance, satire, mime and lipsync – at Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange on February 21. Barbara Cartland, Andy Warhol, Grace Jones and By Brian Butler • 2 min read
IMAGE COURTESY OF THELATEST.CO.UK Cabaret Ty Jeffries wows at the Ledward Centre’s Supper Club A new venture for Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community hub By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Maestro. Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein (Director/Writer/Producer) in Maestro. Cr. Jason McDonald/Netflix © 2023. Arts FILM REVIEW: Maestro Brian Butler finds Bradley Cooper’s gay biopic of Bernstein an absolute delight By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Cinderella Remixed: Brighton’s alternative panto boasts cast made up of cream of Brighton’s queer scene Brian Butler gets ready for drag stars, solo singers and boy dancers By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Queer Theatre Highlights: from outrageous drag panto to a rollicking queer western and iconic gay code-breaker Alan Turing Brian Butler looks at New Year queer theatre offerings By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: Eismayer – “a tense, but understated queer romance.” Brian Butler finds joy in a film about freedom and control By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – Show Me Christmas Brian Butler finds a Brighton choir at the top of its form By Brian Butler • 2 min read
