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The Life and Death of (the truely wonderful) Lily Savage
Its not often that this reviewer finds himself laughing hysterically and then crying whilst watching the same film. But then this very incisive and affectionate documentary is about one of the most endearing and talented queer entertainers I have ever had the joy of seeing perform so many times. Lily Savage, the drag…
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A Rehearsed Reading of Peter Shaffer’s Tony Award Winning LETTICE & LOVAGE in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
If you’re trying to think of the most quintessentially English theatre evening possible, then look no further than last night’s performance of Peter Shaffer’s 1987 play Lettice and Lovage. Acting legends Maureen Lipman, Anne Reid and Tom Conti took to the stage at the Ambassador’s Theatre in London’s West End for a one-night…
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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews LADY LIKE :the life of RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty, Lady Camden
While Ru Paul’s Drag Race may be its own particular cup of T there’s no escaping that it has created a unique, parallel world of creativity, shade, talent and lewks that its stans and fans would sharpen stilettos to defend. But what happens to the real people, even those who might seem to be its…
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Preview of Luca Guadagnino’s new movie CHALLENGERS that includes (THE) Josh O’Connor
Openly gay Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino first came on to our radar when he directed Desire trilogy, which consists of the films I Am Love (2009), A Bigger Splash (2015), and Call Me by Your Name (2017). The latter introduced the world to Timothée Chalamet, who, like the film itself was nominated for an Academy Award. They may not have won…
