Arts Opera Review: ENO Mary Queen of Scots There are huge amounts of drama, of change of place, of journeying, of transformation, of betrayal, but for some reason this very low-key, low-budget production doesn’t allow any of this to be explored other than through the music and the occasional singing burst, which are amazing but rare. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts OPERA REVIEW: The Marriage of Figaro : ENO ENO A Theatrical Anatomy of Desire, Power, and Performance By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Breach Theatre: After the Act @ Corn Exchange Overall, After the Act is a powerful and timely theatrical experience that shines a light on a dark chapter of LGBTQ+ history while celebrating the resilience and activism of the community. It is a must-see for anyone interested in queer stories and the ongoing fight for equality, just don’t go expe By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Twelve Angry Men @ Theatre Royal Brighton Patrick Duffy serves up a quiet, reflective convincing ‘good man’ performance. Both fascinating and keeping the focus on the slow deliberate unfolding action. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie @ Theatre Royal Brighton It’s a triumphant toetapping trumpeting of gender diversity, celebrating untrammelled queerness as the core of being. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Books BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Gaudy Image’ by William Talsman The seedy setting is uplifted by the glorious camp imaginations of Titania who can turn a dime into a diamond with a flick of her tongue. I was fascinated by this pre-Stonewall shard of LGBTQ+ life. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: A Strange Loop @ Barbican Theatre Loop lives up to the hype and effortlessly surpasses the publicity and cant, using originality wit and tenderness to offer up an almost unique theatrical experience wrapped in a comforting familiar style. By Eric Page • 7 min read
Arts FRINGE REVIEW: MYTHOS: RAGNAROK This show, all throbbing muscle and wrestling on top holds a seriously affirming message at heart, …..we went for the eye candy, but left thrilled, enchanted and seriously entertained. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts FRINGE REVIEW: Lachlan Werner: Voices of Evil @ Spiegeltent Bosco ‘a delightful, daft and debauched hour of occult decadence..’ By Eric Page • 3 min read
Brighton Festival REVIEW: Moby Dick @ Theatre Royal (Brighton Festival) ‘Let faith oust fact; let fancy oust memory; I look deep down and do believe.’ Seriously impressive puppeting , a wonderful evocative show and worth experiencing if you can get or beg a ticket. By Eric Page • 4 min read