Riot Act Theatre Two ground-breaking queer shows from Alexis Gregory There’s a chance to see multi-talented queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory’s latest monodrama Smoke and also catch his amazing three-in-one queer history drama Riot Act – both in London over the next few weeks. Directed by the outstanding film and theatre-maker Campbell X, Smoke investigates the blur By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Theatre FUTUREQUEER: Alexis Gregory leads us by way of Donna Summer to a 2070s gay ‘utopia’ Theatre maker Alexis Gregory takes us by the hand and joyfully and intelligently leads us by way of Donna Summer to a 2070s gay utopia, that may not be as idyllic as it sounds. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Pride “A celebration of inclusivity.” First ever Thurrock Pride to be a feast of colour, comedy, drag and discussions Thurrock’s first ever Pride event will take place on Saturday, 8 June starting at 9.30am with a Pride Celebration Walk commencing at Purfleet Station, joined by the wider community to walk along the river front and Gray’s High Street. Events will take place throughout the day, ending with the Great By Graham Robson • 5 min read
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
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
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Stonewall memories, drag queen revenge and tickling Brian Butler previews more Queer shows to look out for By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Moroccan acrobats, singing soldiers and a Drag aristo Brian Butler finds a lot of Queerness on Brighton and London stages By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts From Riot Act to Hope Springs – Brian Butler previews what’s on in Brighton, Hove and London Brian Butler shares some fabulous entertainment By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Riot Act streamed from Hackney Empire Brian Butler is blown away by Alexis Gregory’s tour de force monologue show By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Five Queer plays to start 2022 Brian Butler finds a wealth of Queer drama is on offer By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts FEATURE: The shows of 2021 – the highs and some lows Brian Butler looks back at the shows of 2021 By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Safe Brian Butler watches a deeply moving quartet of young Queer stories By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Safe by Alexis Gregory Brian Butler look forward to a raw, edgy play about young LGBTQ+ people By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Declan@ The Actors Centre Brian Butler sits on the front row virtually and is entranced by the enigmatic Declan By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Digital ghost story Declan to raise funds for Actors Centre Brian Butler previews Alexis Gregory’s latest venture – a digital ghost story By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: Peccadillo: Boys On Film 20 Brian Butler finds much to celebrate in Peccadillo Pictures 20th birthday offering Heaven Can Wait By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Polari tenth birthday tour comes to Marlborough Theatre London’s multi award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to the Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, as part of its tenth birthday tour, funded by Arts Council England. Curated and hosted by author Paul Burston with readings and performances from Sylvia Brownrigg, Cerys Evans, Alexis Gregory, VG Lee and J By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Polari tenth birthday tour comes to the Marlborough Theatre London’s multi award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to the Marlborough Theatre on Friday, October 20, as part of its tenth birthday tour, funded by Arts Council England. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Polari First Book Prize, reveals 2017 longlist Polari Literary Salon announces largest ever LGBT+ literary tour to celebrate 10th anniversary. The longlist for the Polari First Book Prize was announced last week at the Polari Literary Salon in London’s Southbank Centre. Now in its seventh year, the Prize is awarded annually to a writer whose fir By Besi • 2 min read
