Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterQueer Brit award-winning writer Bren Gosling latest play MOMENT OF GRACE tells the story of the famous visit by Diana Princess of Wales to Britain’s first AIDS Unit and its impact on three people: Andrew, a patient, Jude, a nurse, and Donnie, a fireman estranged from his son. AIDS was taboo. Even being seen … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis compelling powerful documentary tells the story behind the most celebrated and performed work by the iconic queer choreographer Bill T Jones. He created ‘D-Man In The Waters’ in 1989 one year after losing his life partner the dancer/choreographer Arnie Zane to AIDS. It was the height of the pandemic that was decimating the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLiving through the AIDS pandemic is still a very tough topic to confront especially for those who still suffer from survivor guilt. We however believe that uncomfortable as it is to deal with such a catastrophic time, it is, whether we like it or not, a crucial part of the history of the LGBTQ … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOn Thursday, June 3rd the leading queer choreographer Pioneer Winter will moderate with a Dance Against Time panel of artists, advocates, and activists who will reflect on queerness, mortality, urgency, and intimacy in the time of pandemic from the perspective of the performing arts. It is to complement a new exhibition A Matter … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn the second half of the last Century when the LGBTQ community found its very survival was at risk, even at its darkest moments there was usually also a bright beacon of light and hope. As the AIDS pandemic devastated us indiscriminately in the 1980’s most of us felt overwhelmed and helpless, but there … Continue reading
