(C)ChrisJepson Arts New play to launch a prize in honour of drag star and community champion, Jason Sutton (Miss Jason) Pic by Chris Jepson Photography Latest TV’s Andrew Kay has created a new play, John and Thomas, to launch a prize in honour of drag star Jason Sutton aka Miss Jason, whose untimely death shocked the Brighton and London gay scene. Andrew wrote a previous play, Morning Glory, specifically for Jason an By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: The 39 Steps @ Theatre Royal Brighton The 39 Steps is a production that honors the legacy of Hitchcock and reimagines it with a joyous, irreverent spirit. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Dive into the Depths of Emotion: A new exhibition by Brighton Artists By The Sea Check out the mesmerizing abstract seascapes of Shanni Collins. Collins, a celebrated lesbian painter, who infuses her pieces with profound emotional resonance, capturing the ethereal beauty and tumultuous spirit of the sea By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Alison Child and illustrator Shanni Collins on their new collaboration Local author Alison Child and artist Shanni Collins talk about the story behind the story of their new book “Gwen & Norah, Stoll & Moss: A story of music and love” By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Resound Male Voices @ Chapel Royal Resound Male Voices are not a ‘belt it out, blood and guts’ choir, so the 18th century intimacy of Brighton’s Chapel Royal was a perfect sounding board for their summer concert of delights and surprises. Under the direction of Sam Barton, the 11-strong group were just that – strong – with lots of so By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Photo:Joseph-Marzullo-_The-Stander-Group Arts Judy: I’m Still Here- A musical celebration Brian Butler thinks another star has been born By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ Let Karen McLeod’s ‘Lifting Off’ take you on a journey you won’t soon forget. This is one flight where you’ll want to savor every moment, from the thrilling takeoff to the heartfelt landing. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Spotlight on LGBTQ+ shows at Edinburgh Fringe A glimpse at some of this year’s queer shows at Edinburgh By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Overtures and Encores by Actually Gay Men’s Chorus Brian Butler finds a polished gemstone of a choral evening By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Review: Neon Moon Burlesque Review at Brighton Fringe Neon Moon Burlesque is an unmissable experience, a scintillating showcase of talent and sensuality that promises to leave you enchanted. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Queer theatre coming to a stage near you! My latest round up includes Strictly’s Craig Revel Horwood, a marvellous Judy Garland impersonator, and a gay man in Streisand’s basement. By Contributor • 4 min read
Arts Classical Pride releases full line up of international drag acts for the first ever Classical Drag Classical Pride, a five-day festival of major events in 2024, has released the full line up of international drag acts for the first ever Classical Drag – one of the must-see events of this year’s London Pride. Walking the runway in this never-before-seen performance – where the worlds of drag and c By Graham Robson • 2 min read
