Theatre REVIEW: ‘Supersonic Man’ @ Southwark Playhouse Strange to travel from Brighton to London to see a gay musical set in … well, Brighton. With its seaside postcard backdrop (the always inventive designer David Shields), and plastic seagulls gliding up and down, I felt at home. Writer/director Chris Burgess has created a darkly comic tale of termin By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts Stage Door Theatre: new queers on the block At a time when small theatre spaces are struggling to keep afloat, it’s a brave team who open a new venue – especially in London’s ‘Theatreland’. But Robert McWhir and Richard Lambert have a lifetime’s experience of getting a gallon of theatre out of a pint pot of space. Robert ran the wonderfully i By Brian Butler • 3 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 REVIEW: Twinkle at the Drayton Arms Brian Butler finds a tired panto dame a must-watch By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: Stonewall memories, drag queen revenge and tickling Brian Butler previews more Queer shows to look out for By Brian Butler • 4 min read