Arts INTERVIEW: Frances Ruffelle to head cast in new production of iconic queer musical, Closer to Heaven Broadway and West End star Frances Ruffelle will head the cast in a new production of the iconic queer musical Closer To Heaven, Scene can exclusively reveal. The show, written by gay icons Jonathan Harvey and the Pet Shop Boys, will run at Battersea’s Turbine Theatre from 31 May – 30 June. Frances, By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Theatre Cast announced for 30th anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey’ seminal ‘BEAUTIFUL THING’ Commenting on his new production, Director Anthony Simpson-Pike says: “Beautiful Thing is an iconic queer story that holds a special place in so many people’s hearts. Many people saw their own stories on stage and screen for the first time.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Mother Goose at Theatre Royal, Brighton Brian Butler finds an all-inclusive panto with a serious message By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Hushabye Mountain streamed from Hope Mill Theatre Brian Butler goes on a trip to find love, death and Judy Garland By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Iconic Hushabye Mountain gets streamed outing Brian Butler looks forward to an iconic Queer play about love, death and Judy By Brian Butler • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Polari Literary Salon turns ten London’s multi-award-winning LGBT literary salon Polari turns ten on November 24 with a special event at London’s Southbank Centre. Founded in 2007 in a bar in Soho, Polari moved to the Southbank in 2009 and also tours regularly, funded by Arts Council England. By Besi • 1 min read
Ruth Hunt LGBTQ+ News Local writer nominated as ‘Journalist of the Year’ in Stonewall Awards Stonewall announce the first round of nominees for the ninth annual Stonewall Awards taking place on Thursday, November 6 at the V&A London. THE AWARDS celebrate the positive contribution of individuals and organisations to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. By Besi • 4 min read
