Arts THEATRE REVIEW: Calamity Jane: Congress Theatre Calamity Jane opened at the Congress Theatre Eastbourne last night to a standing ovation from a very enthusiastic audience. Starring Jodie Prenger alongside a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians, this stylish production gets to the heart and soul of the musical, each and every actor on the stage By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: La traviata I was totally absorbed by its headlong rush into tragedy and the singing and music was of astonishing quality. Overall a music triumph, but with a confusing narrative, but a rich lush evening none the less. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Mastersingers of Nuremberg A great opening volley for the new season. As spectacular as it sounds, this triumphant display of wondrous Wagner is a treat worth sitting through. By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Spirit of Gin A stirring miscellany of the new gin revival from the delightful Mr. Teacher brings us bang up to date with Hogarth’s favorite tipple, Great Britain’s secret shame and the most modern and chic way to ruin one’s Mother in Shoreditch, Swansea or Seville. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Bare Strength Stokes is one of the most successful newcomers in recent years. His first book, Masculinity, was an overwhelming success, and now comes Bare Strength, the hotly-anticipated second volume by this master photographer. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: The Love God Brighton-based author Martin must have spent the last 10 years researching his new book as the level of detail and accurate historical, geographical and political detail is impressive. This gives a firm foundation for the extraordinary story of one of the ancient world’s greatest love affairs, more By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Studs Gay Erotic Fiction Labonté collections are always fit for purpose, bringing a wide selection of scenes from gay fantasy to life, he always knows how to mix up the various stories so that the books switches from rough and surly to smooth and sultry. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Best Lesbian Erotica 2015 The fiercest and freshest lesbian erotica of the year chosen by established editor of quality lady filth, Laura Antoniou (The Marketplace series), features stories designed to make you squirm with desire, and clamour for the phone to whisper not-so-sweet nothings in your girl’s ear. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts DVD REVIEW: Looking Box Set The show created by Michael Lannan gives us the unfiltered experience of three friends living, loving and hoping in modern-day San Francisco By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Cooking with the Bears Angelo Sindaco has given us this curious kitchen cookery book, full of tasty instructions fresh from the hot sweaty recipe books of some sexy semi-naked hairy men. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: An Anthology of Transsexual Memoirs A fascinating and compulsively readable book, filled with anguish, introspection, and courage. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts The Amazing Tale of Anna Himmel and the Gold Sovereign: Book Review This multi-layered novel will appeal to readers who enjoy fantasy fiction. By Eric Page • 1 min read
