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Queerguru’s Jose Mayorgas reviews ‘BECAUSE OF YOU’ an archival doc that traces the history of Kilawin Kolektibo, a pioneering collective of queer Filipnxs
This experimental documentary Because of You: A History of Kilawin Kolektibo tells the story of queer Filipinx who, in the 1990s, against a racist, lesbophobic backdrop, came together for the first time in NYC to create a safe and loving community. It has been directed, written, and edited by Barbara Malaran & Desireena Almoradie Through…
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Michael Wynne talks about CLIVE the 6’5″ cactus and (co) star of a new queer play opening in London
The Olivier and BAFTA Brit award-winning queer writer MICHAEL WYNNE has a new play that is opening in London this week. CLIVE is a deliciously dark comic story about Thomas, a single gay man who works alone at home. Well, not totally alone as there is his best friend and loyal confidant Clive, who is…
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‘The Show People Podcast’ next Special Guest will be the legendary actor/activist SIR IAN MCKELLAN (‘you can call me Serena’)
Last September, when we filmed a Zoom interview with multi-award-winning Theatre Director, Acting Coach and Artist ANDREW KEATES in London he talked about his latest project QUEER THEATRE. It has a very simple mission which we really applaud: TO TELL AUTHENTIC LGBTQIA + STORIES WITHOUT SHAME. He promised that among his classes, workshops etc, there…
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Sam Smith’s new music ‘TO BE FREE’ is beyond wonderful. Check it out…….
Confession Time. Somehow (!), we have kind of overlooked the phenomenon that is Sam Smith. Until now, that is. And in typical Queerguru fashion, we have listened/watched them perform ‘Both Sides Now’ live at the London Proms Concert, and have become somewhat obsessed. As our slightly annoyed neighbors will testify ….. but see for yourself…
