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
Brighton Fringe REVIEW: ‘Locusts’ at Lantern Theatre, Brighton Pete has a silver tongue, and he is quietly and warmly welcoming as we take our seats. The long-standing charismatic pastor greets us to his church – what he calls his “family”. It’s a plausibly pleasant beginning to a sinister tale that will unfold over the next hour. And beneath that feeling of By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Brighton Fringe REVIEW: ‘Kitchen Underwear’ by Maria Goikhberg and Kate Stamoulis Zee and Ash are lesbians at opposite ends of the interactive spectrum: the new flatmates share poetry as an interest/job, but where Ash is loud and outrageous, with endless quick-fire one-liners, Zee is introvert, suspicious, hurt and thoughtful. Ash decides unilaterally she will string her undies u By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Butterfly Trail @ Brighton Spiegeltent Children will be transfixed by the AR insects, while adults can find solace in the relaxing, immersive projections. It’s a show that gently encourages us all to spread our wings, even if only for a fleeting moment. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation at Brighton Fringe The talented ensemble delivers a masterclass in comedic improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the mystery is solved. If you’re looking for an evening of high-stakes, low-sanity entertainment, this is the show to see. It’s a crime to miss it! By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Science Magic: Messy Mayhem @ Brighton Fringe For families looking to spark a curiosity for science in their little ones, this show offers a solid reaction, even if it doesn’t quite reach the level of a full-blown explosion. By Eric Page • 2 min read
xr:d:DAFTaxNxbag:371,j:8260012230762475580,t:23112712 Brighton Fringe REVIEW: Marcel Lucont: Les Enfants Terribles @ Bosco Spiegeltent Lucont’s personification of the sardonic Frenchman, complete with perpetual shrug and world-weary sighs, provides the perfect vehicle for his sharp barbes aimed at modern UK life and parenting. His criticisms are delivered with a charm that makes even the most biting remarks feel like a friendly taq By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: GODZ @ Vault – Brighton Fringe This male acrobatic troupe is an unmissable highlight, especially for audiences who appreciate a mix of raw physical prowess and playful flirtation. GODZ delivers on all fronts, ensuring that every moment is packed with energy, charm, and awe-inspiring stunts. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Brighton Fringe REVIEW: ‘Happily Ever Poofter’ by Rich Watkins Prince Henry is the only gay in a kingdom far far away, and he longs to be in what he calls “the real world,” and find his one true man. But as Rich Watkins brilliantly portrays, Henry has one obstacle after another to overcome in his path to being who he believes he really is. […] By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe REVIEW: ‘Spit It Out’ at Rotunda Theatre (Brighton Fringe) Adam – trans actress Willow MacDonald – takes us on their journey to be Emily in Alice K Stephens’ searingly honest coming-out play Spit It Out. Willow is quiet, unassuming and mesmerisingly honest in their portrayal of the fast-food server who wants to dress as a woman but initially proclaims they By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Cabaret Impedimenta @ Bosco Spiegeltent Fasten your sequins as I spill some hot tea to about Cabaret Impedimenta at the Bosco Tent, Brighton Fringe. If you’re envisioning a well-organized, seamless cabaret night, think again. This was less a show and more a circus where the clowns didn’t get the memo to stay in their own ring. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Fool’s Moon: Dance Plague @ Bosco Spiegeltent Fool’s Moon: Dance Plague is a peculiar piece of theatre that teeters on the edge of brilliance and befuddlement. By Eric Page • 3 min read
