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“A short but powerful play” : Jonny Ward reviews IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAHAM NORTON
In Conversation with Graham Norton ☆☆☆ The Hope Theatre The programme notes tells us firmly that Graham Norton does not appear in this Production. I can believe it as I take the rickety stairs up to the tiny theatre space (tonight the capacity is just 25 people) above the Hope & Anchor pub. I…
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Major Queer Art Shows in 2019 : Mapplethorpe, Kahlo & Haring
N.Y’s Guggenheim Museum kicks off the new year with a two part retrospective of legendary Robert Mapplethorpe that will last unril next January . Entitled IMPLICIT TENSIONS ; MAPPLETHORPE NOW, The first phase of the exhibition will feature an installation of highlights from the Guggenheim’s rich collection of Mapplethorpe holdings, including selections from the…
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Vault Festival ’19 is packed full of queer culture
10 days time sees the kick-off of one of Queerguru’s favorite events ; the Vault Festival in London. It’s 7th edition has been extended to eight weeks and has a jam packed schedule that has way too many unmissable shows. What we love most about VAULT is its enthusiastic commitment to showcasing queer drama, comedy…
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Jonny Ward reviews EXTRA VIRGIN “Big on emotional dynamite”
Extra Virgin ☆☆☆☆ Above the Stag Expectations rise on taking our seats for Extra Virgin as we hear, piped over the house sound system, the song “Something tells me (something is gonna happen tonight)” by Cilla Black. It’s a joy to hear such a classic/trashy track again and the play does indeed open…
