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I See Me and Meryl Streep: is probably the nearest the multi-Oscar Winner (and gay icon) will ever get to the London stage
Australian actor/comedian Alexandra Keddie‘s new show is one of those that grab your attention straight away, Especially if you are a gay man. And the good news is that its making its London debut in a special 10th-anniversary production at The Other Palace. I SEE ME & MERYL STREET is a journey through the life…
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Chicago’s Queer Expressions Film Fest : For The Best of The Fest Films
Currently underway in Chicago is the QUEER EXPRESSIONS Film Fest sponsored by Open Space Arts has four curated programs streaming between April 9 and May 13, including two premieres and 11 new films. QE has an excellent reputation for supporting new young queer filmmakers, something that is very dear to Queerguru’s heart BEST OF FEST…
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Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism show, on at London’s Royal Academy until 21st April.
When we think of Brazilian modernism, the architectural works of Oscar Niemeyer, Lucio Costa, Paulo Mendes da Rocha etc; the city of Brasilia and many modernist building treasures spring to mind. Brazil’s modernist artists have enjoyed far less prominence to date. London’s Royal Academy is currently redressing this imbalance with Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of…
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Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews The Importance of Being Oscar, a timely revival of Michael Mac Laimmoir’s 1960 monologue about the legendary poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. Now on at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre.
The Importance of Being Oscar ***** Original Theatre @ Jermyn St Theatre. London The Importance of Being Oscar is the timely revival of Michael Mac Liammoir’s 1960 monologue about the legendary poet, author, playwright and all-around queer dandy/activist, Oscar Wilde. Directed by Michael Fentiman and brilliantly performed by the flamboyant Alastair Whatley, the show has…
