Arts BOOK REVIEW: From Darkness to Diva: Skye High From Darkness to Diva Skye High Living in a world of darkness doesn’t mean we must surrender, but to survive we need to occasionally unleash the diva from within. In a world where society dictates from the moment we are born what, and who we are expected to be, a young boy struggles with the […] By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts THEATRE REVIEW: Flare Path: Terence Rattigan Celebrating the 70th anniversary of VE day Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return. Based on Rattigan’s experiences as a tail gunner during World War II and set in 1942 against a bac By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: The Glass Closet: John Browne When John Browne’s long-hidden sexuality became an open secret after a cheap pot shot at him from a newspaper colluding with an ex-boyfriend exposed the false witness statements (or lies) he had told the police, this caused him no end of trouble. He quit his job as Chief Executive for BP and stated By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Another Day: David Levithan In this compelling companion book Levithan (co-author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson with John Green and Two Boys Kissing) tells Rhiannon’s side of the story from Every Day as she seeks to discover the truth about love and how it can change you. Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has accepted he By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: King of the Fringe! Pride Edition Slick back your hair, glue on your ‘tache and join the King of the Fringe cew for a night of seriouisly macho fun as they try to find a suitor to the throne. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: The Holy Mark Not an easy read by any means, but certainly one of the more fascinating and disturbing books I’ve read in a long while. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Books BOOK REVIEW: Willem of the Tafel Hirschi has created an interesting love story more like ancient myth than modern gay love story with all the elements of a classical protagonist’s journey but with man on man love By Eric Page • 2 min read
Business News REVIEW and COMPETITION: Licx Lubricants These two posh looking products popped into my box a few weeks ago with an invitation to try them out. They are personal lubricants and as I was off to Brazil with the boyfriend; I didn’t need to be asked twice. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Fringe: Elixir REVIEW Elixir Head First Boscow Tent Old Steine This new show from Head First Acrobats where three acrobatic and enthusiastic scientists attempt to create the elixir of life is a unique mix of mayhem where lithe handsome boys and incredible circus tricks meet with impeccable comic timing to make you By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Festival: The Joey Arias Experience A great night out, with a stunning performer in the perfect venue, the band could have been a little tighter as they seemed as languid and laid back as Arias pretended to be, but somehow that’s a small criticism for what was one of the best Festival shows I’ve seen. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Spiegeltent: Lost in Transit Although some of the narrative was lost in transit the show delivered an entertaining evening full of thrills and some moments of delightful oddness that warmed the audience up to a roaring handclapping appreciative finale. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Spiegeltent: Soweto Spiritual Singers Soweto Spiritual Singers are a young vocal ensemble, performing both acappella and with instrumental accompaniment showcasing African Spiritual, Folk and Traditional Music and Dance. Their music is a shout of Joy, a towering onslaught of exuberance with earthy rhythms, rich harmonies to uplift the s By Eric Page • 2 min read
