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Pantomime Dames a peculiar quintessential English tradition that should never be confused with Drag Queens
Many quintessential English traditions are hard to describe to non-Brits ….. one of them being pantomime dames whose origins go way back beyond Ru Paul being a twinkle in his parent’s eyes. Panto(mime) comes from Music Halls and variety, commedia dell’arte, and the Regency era of clowning, led by the great Joseph Grimaldi. In…
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Queer Footprints : A Guide to Uncovering London’s Fierce History
When it comes to London, we are the first to admit that we are very biased in our opinion that it is one of the very best gay cities in the world. The real joy of the UK”s capital city for the queer community is that it offers a combination of a wealth of history…
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National Film Registry conserving some of the best LGBTQ Movies for future queer audiences
Since 1988 every year the American National Film Registry of the Library of Congress adds to its official collection of films it has selected for preservation, each selected for its historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions A film becomes eligible for inclusion ten years after its original release. Members of the NFPB can ballot for…
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Fierce Cocktails Inspired by Drag Royalty : perfect for a fab queer Holiday party
We’ve asked Santa for a copy of this fab new book so we can up our game entertaining this Holiday season. DRAG COCKTAILS is a stunning collection of drinks to die for and are each brought to life with an inventive illustration that echoes the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent of the particular queen…
