Arts BOOK REVIEW: A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle A Cartography of Queer Becoming: Dylin Hardcastle’s A Language of Limbs By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Mannequim @ Brighton Fringe – Actors Brighton Fringe’s Mannequim is billed as a”ploem” – a mashup of a play and a poem, and it truly is, as much of its speech is cleverly in rhyming couplets. What Ted Gooda and Lexy Medwell have created is the dialogue between lifelong friends Alex and Michaela – Alex a boy desperately wanting to be [ By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: ‘The Shark is Broken’ @ Theatre Royal Brighton the production never loses its bite…navigating between laugh-out-loud moments and poignant examinations of creative pressure, making this a thrilling theatrical voyage By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Calamity Jane @ Theatre Royal Brighton Calamity Jane -West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher drives this stagecoach with relentless toe tapping energy By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Kinky Boots @ Theatre Royal Brighton Sequins, Salvation, and Societal Transformation at Kinky Boots, a fiercely luminous testament to resilience, identity, and radical empathy. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: La Bohème @ Theatre Royal This renowned romantic opera, telling the heartbreaking story of the consumptive Mimi and her penniless writer lover, was beautifully brought to life on stage. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Human, Animal by Seth Insua Human, Animal: A Radiant Exploration of Identity, Connection, and Transformation By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Before We Hit the Ground’ by Selali Fiamanya A Luminous Exploration of Identity and Belongin By Eric Page • 2 min read
1.86.0-AW6WM2Y76NF6MQVVKKRNUZIGMA.0.1-3 Arts BOOK REVIEW: Troll by Johanna Sinisalo Trolls Among Us: A Queer Literary Expedition into Finnish Mythopoeia By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Opera Review: ENO Mary Queen of Scots There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro : ENO ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Cabaret Bohemia – revolutionary queer performers If your cabaret was a safe house during a queer revolution, what would be the secret password? “Hold my drink, my tits are burning” By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Slava’s SnowShow @ Theatre Royal Brighton A Whimsical Winterscape of Wonder: Slava’s SnowShow Enchants and Transforms By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Isaac’ by Curtis Garner An unflinching exploration of queer coming-of-age in the digital era, offering a meditation on masculinity, desire, and the complex choreography of first love By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Queer Rites’ by Enfys J. Book A radiant cartography of spiritual becoming which frames queer milestones as inherently magical experiences. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: Art, Annotated by DK The book’s unique strengths lies in its annotations, which decipher the often-obscure language of visual art. Providing readers with the tools to understand each artist’s technique and intent. Turning appreciation into active participation, making even the most intricate or elusive works accessible. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Book Review: Trans Bear Diaries: Calling My Deadname Home by Avi Ben-Zeev His journey reminds us that to fully embody our truth, we must first make peace with every chapter of our story—even the ones we may wish to leave behind. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Breach Theatre: After the Act @ Corn Exchange Overall, After the Act is a powerful and timely theatrical experience that shines a light on a dark chapter of LGBTQ+ history while celebrating the resilience and activism of the community. It is a must-see for anyone interested in queer stories and the ongoing fight for equality, just don’t go expe By Eric Page • 5 min read
Sphinx Virtuosi & EXIGENCE at Carnegie Hall, Sterling Elliott – cello Arts CLASSICAL REVIEW: London Philharmonic Orchestra @ Congress Theatre The London Philharmonic Orchestra: A Celebration of Joy at Congress Theater with a stellar performance of rising cellist virtuoso Sterling Elliott By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Manboobs’ by Komail Aijazuddin Finding Your Wings: A Queer Journey from Lahore to Liberty from Komail Aijazuddin a visual artist and writer based in New York City serves up a very Queer memoir By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Hairspray @ Theatre Royal Brighton With its celebration of uniqueness and community strength, Hairspray is not just a musical – it’s a high energy showstopper By Eric Page • 3 min read
Books BOOK REVIEW: ‘Gender Explained’ by Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jurkiewicz In a world saturated with misinformation about gender and identity, Gender Explained by Diane Ehrensaft and Michelle Jurkiewicz is a beacon of clarity and compassion and an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of gender beyond the binaries. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: No Fit State – ‘Sabotage’ at The Level, Brighton So alive, so vibrant, so utterly unforgettable. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘DeadEndia Volume 3: Divine Order’ by Hamish Steele DeadEndia is more than just a fantastic graphic novel – it’s a cultural touchstone that pushes the boundaries of queer representation in media. Steele has created a work that will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of LGBTQ artists and storytellers to share their own unique voices with the world. By Eric Page • 5 min read
