Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘DRAG: A British History’ by Jacob Bloomfield The book takes us by the manicured gloved hand and leads us, via clubs, shows, scandals, politics, intrigue, to some rather delicious Queer individuals and the way they used Drag to succeed and flourish on stage By Eric Page • 4 min read
Reviews “Absolutely gripping theatre”. Brian Butler reviews Keith Ramsay’s ‘Eve: All About Her’ Brian Butler finds Keith Ramsay’s dissection of fame deeply disturbing and brilliant By Brian Butler • 2 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 MUSIC REVIEW: Five-star musical theatre – it’s all in the mix Brian Butler finds two recordings of musicals get a great fresh sound By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Musical Theatre REVIEW: Tickle at the Drayton Arms (before it heads to Edinburgh Festival Fringe) Brian Butler finds a thirst trap musical has a serious message By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Meet the Author: Redfern Jon Barrett @ the Ledward Centre tonight Join Eric Page as he gently probes author Redfern Jon Barrett at the Ledward Centre about his new book Proud Pink Sky – a vision of the world’s first gay state By Eric Page • 1 min read
Books BOOK REVIEW: ‘Proud Pink Sky’ by Redfern Jon Barrett Proud Pink Sky’s futuristic but retro story asks us what it is to be a real ally, it asks us to look beyond our comfortable privilege, it urges us to hold out our hands to our LGBTQ+ siblings and feel the commonality, and fight for equality for all. Proud Pink Sky reminds us that hope will never be By Eric Page • 5 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
Arts REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus bring Hot Harmonies to St George’s Church, Kemptown I’ve been listening to Brighton’s Rainbow Chorus for over five years and I can honestly say this is the best concert they’ve given. By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: QUEER LIFE, QUEER LOVE. VOLUME 2 Matt Bates These stories hold the beat of Queerness strong…. holding up to the light, pressing close in the shadows, highlighting in ultra neon, throwing the most fabulous shade, the intersectional voices of the authors are seriously diverse. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts by William Hussey Great fun, heart-warming happy every afterish storytelling for fans of young Queer romance. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Tony! – The Tony Blair Rock Opera Brian Butler finds the world is run by assholes By Brian Butler • 2 min read
