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World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker has an eclectic Brit humor you will love
Harry Baker is a disarmingly charming poet with an eclectic sense of humour that is a perfect spin on British eccentricity. He’s actually the World Poetry Slam Champion who writes about important stuff like hope, dinosaurs and German falafel-spoons. In the UK he’s like a poetry rockstar and plays sold-out tours all over the…
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Farewell Catherine O’Hara : you made the world such a richer and wonderfully funny place.
Queerguru wants to add to the avalanche of outpouring of love and condolences on the passing of the multi-award-winning actress, writer, and comedian Catherine O’Hara. This talented Canadian/American, who died this week, aged 71, after a short illness, had a remarkable, prolific body of work which started with the sketch comedy series Second City Television (1976–1984) for…
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Queerguru’s Jose Mayorgas reviews BRIGITTE’S PLANET B about a pioneering Colombian transgender ecologist
This documentary, written and directed by Santiago Posada, relates to the life and work of trans woman Brigitte Baptiste. A visually stunning film, its introduction featuring jellyfish and mushrooms among other specimens alternates with a conversation that addresses the dual concept of nature: as a natural environment and/or as a genuine attitude. Is simulation natural?…
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KUDOS to Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras for introducing HOT TRANS MARDI GRAS
Queerguru has always been a big fan of the guys who run Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, but now we really LOVE them after we read their latest announcement. They are turning up the heat this February with HOT TRANS MARDI GRAS, placing trans and gender-diverse artists, performers, and communities at the centre of…
