Theatre Queer Theatre: A round-up of the hottest LGBTQ+ theatre My latest round-up of shows with queer themes or queer performers runs the gamut from Donna Summer to a drag queen becoming the evil child catcher. Mark Farrelly has a wonderful series of shows, many of them depicting some great gay icons – Derek Jarman and Frankie Howerd to name just two, and he’s By Brian Butler • 4 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
Comedy Mark Bittlestone to take debut stand-up show to Edinburgh Fringe this summer Mark Bittlestone, known for his hilarious and scathing takedown clips of the gay male experience with 200k+ followers across social media, is taking his new stand-up comedy show I Need a Straight Guy to Edinburgh Fringe in July and August . London, 2024. The best city in the world to be gay in. So w By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Jordan Gray, the first trans woman to headline the London Palladium with solo show, shares words of comfort to those entering into the second half of Edinburgh Fringe “Revel in your failures, roll around in them a bit, really get that stink on you so you know what it feels like.” By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Twinkle at the Drayton Arms Brian Butler finds a tired panto dame a must-watch By Brian Butler • 2 min read
David Kettle Interviews INTERVIEW: David Kettle speaks about ‘Guilty of Love’, a poignant retelling of Alan Turing’s story, ahead of Edinburgh Fringe debut Guilty of Love makes its Edinburgh Fringe debut this August at the Hill Street Theatre. Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created a musical exploration surrounding the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing, delving into the life of the mathematical genius. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Musical Theatre Cast announced for Guilty of Love – a new musical exploring the passion and betrayal of Alan Turing Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand have created the musical, which sees Jamie Sheasby return as Alan Turing after originating the role in the first public workshop performances. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: 3 More plays from Online @theSpace Brian Butler samples 3 more online plays from Edinburgh Fringe venue the Space By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: 1 Performer, 2 Shows, 4 Legends – Melanie Gall Brian Butler watches Canadian singer Melanie Gall and her 4 great tributes By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Online@theSpace UK – fringe shows in your home When you thought the Edinburgh Fringe was lost – Brian Butler finds its treasures for you By Brian Butler • 2 min read
