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Mariette Pathy Allen ‘s Breaking More Boundaries @ an exhibit for Pride
Mariette Pathy Allen has been photographing the transgender community for almost 50 years. Through her artistic practice, she has been a pioneering force in gender consciousness, contributing to numerous cultural and academic publications about gender variance and lecturing worldwide. From June 1 to July 30, Culture Lab LIC in NY will celebrate Mariette’s work…
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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden is at Wiltons Music Hall to review Sweeney Todd or ‘The String of Pearls’
Sweeney Todd or ‘The String of Pearls’★★★ Wiltons Music Hall Most will be familiar with Sweeney Todd, the Sondheim musical about the Demon Barber of Fleet St, who slit the throat of his victims and sold the meat to his female accomplice who used it to make pies. However less familiar is The…
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The queer contemporary dance company BULLYACHE present their latest work TOM at London’s Yard Theatre
Bullyache, a contemporary queer dance company out of London, launch their latest work TOM, at Hackney Wick’s fabulous Yard Theatre this 9-13th May. Part of the Now Festival, Bullyache’s energetic dancers are a combination of world-champion gymnasts, voguers, classical musicians and Kathak dancers. TOM uses original live music influenced by pop culture, classical music,…
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Kokomo City and celebrating the life of Koko Da Doll @ Miami’s OUTshine Film Festival
What was intended as one of the best ‘welcome home’ stories at this week’s Outfest LGBTQ Film Festival in Miami has suddenly turned into a celebration of life for one of the stars of the award-winning Kokomo City. This trail-blazing documentary is the debut of Miami local D. Smith who directed, produced, and edited it…
