One of the upsides effects of the pandemic is that more of our favorite performers, artists, and venues are now making their work available streaming online. Joining this band is London’s Soho Theatre the home of some of the best queer indie theatre and cabaret One of the first glorious videos they have put … Continue reading
To most Brits, the seaside resort of Hastings was made famous back in the year 1066 when the pesky French, led by the William Duke of Normandy chose the town to start the Norman Conquest when they invaded the whole country. But that was then and this is now and the only … Continue reading
Panti Bliss – If These Wigs Could Talk ★★★★ Soho Theatre, London Panti Bliss is the Queen of Ireland. Drag queen, activist and author, and she has been the face of Irish LGBTQ+ politics since 2014 when a speech she gave about homophobia and transphobia went viral. It led to a national debate about … Continue reading
Like half the world we’ve been in love with Panti Bliss since we first watched THE speech about homophobia on Ist February 2014 in Dublin’s Abbey Theater that blew our socks off and immediately went viral. When Stephen Fry later presented her with a People of The Year Award he succinctly said ‘I thought it was … Continue reading
If you are still under the (very) misguided impression that Irish entertainment starts and ends with the ubiquitous Michael Flatley then you need to make speedy tracks to Dublin this summer where they are literally having a Riot on stage. Check out the video below and if that doesn’t have you reaching for Aer Lingus … Continue reading