Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Lightroom is a new home for spectacular artist-led shows in London’s revamped Kings Cross area. It is located in Lewis Cubitt Square, adjacent to Coal Drops Yard and Central St Martin’s. It was designed by Haworth Tompkins as a sister space to the award-winning Bridge Theatre. Lighthouse is launching its debut … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon’s Kings Head Theatre is about to play host to a revival of one of the most important pieces of queer theatre Bill Russell’s ELEGIES FOR ANGELS, PUNKS and RAGING QUEENS It is a dramatic and musical theater piece composed of free verse poems and songs reflecting the lives of people who … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterHackney in London’s East End continues to be a hotbed for all things queer and new. The latest being BODY MOVEMENTS a festival to celebrate the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ club culture The celebration unites queer collectives from across the vibrant UK dance scene and beyond for a “kaleidoscopic” extravaganza, with dance floors, copious amounts … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon queer book publisher Inkandescent serve up spirited spoken word with a side of film and music. Host Nathan Evans is joined by Keith Jarrett—writer, performer, educator, and UK Poetry Slam champion—Rick Dove—current Hammer & Tongue National Poetry Slam champion—and Stanley Iyanu—semi-finalist in the BBC Words First competition. Inkandescent was founded by Justin David … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterTwo years shy of its 5oth Anniversary, Mart Crowley’s ground-breaking play The Boys In The Band has been revived for a run in London’s Park Theatre. Originally opening off-Broadway just a year before the Stonewall riots which would signal a major shift in the start of the the first throes of ‘gay liberation, although the … Continue reading