Arts REVIEW: George Takei’s Allegiance Brian Butler finds love, hate, loyalty and patriotism in a new musical By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Grey Area at the Vault Festival Brian Butler finds a Queer rom com suitably disturbing By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Giselle by Varna International Ballet @ Theatre Royal Brighton There’s something extra fun about watching a classic ballet, danced in a classic way in a rococo theatre like the Theatre Royal, its velvet plushness and plastered glided excesses underlining what a lovely experience ballet can be. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Burnt City by Punchdrunk I was moved by this Epic dark experience, it was emotive and evocative. I left feeling that I’d been shifted into a different reality, It’s a memorable experience, you will remember it. They’re not afraid of shade are PunchDrunk, in any way means or form. By Eric Page • 6 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: LGBT+ History Month – Queer Britain Brian Butler re-visits Queer Britain for LGBT+ History Month By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Brighton Schlock by Merryman Downes “A rich, heady confection of daftness.” By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: LIARMOUTH by John Waters John Waters doesn’t disappoint here, his mind is twisted ways which makes rococo baroque look straight, this fun exploration of more Baltimore lives is a shock-o-rama of his favourite themes By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Shawshank Redemption @ Theatre Royal Brighton The redemption of the title is a curious idea for men who neither wish for it or appear to strive for it, remorse is certainly explored but Andy seems to be the only person (man) advocating his own innocence in this sorry tale. David Esbjornson directs this confident cast with a firm hand, although By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: Boys Feels: Stand By Me Brian Butler finds brotherly love can be on a rocky road By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: A Short History of Queer Women by Kirsty Loehr This perfect book leaves you with an appetite to learn more, offering reassurance of constant affirming glorious presence of women loving women throughout known herstory. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends Brian Butler gets very emotional watching a tribute to the late great Sondheim By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts FILM REVIEW: Peridot Brian Butler finds Peccadillo’s latest movie release bitter-sweet By Brian Butler • 1 min read
