culture
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Can a same-sex couple help Ryan O’Shaughnessy win Eurovison?
The beautiful haunting lyrical ballad that is Ireland’s Official Entry to this year’s Eurovision Contest is Together and is the reason why for the first time in years that Ireland has made it to the Final. It’s the story of a relationship that didn’t run the path of true love that young singer/songwriter Ryan O’Shaughnessy had…
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A Very English Scandal
The political scandal of the 1970’s when Jeremy Thorpe the Leader of British Political Party went on trial for planning to kill his younger lover Norman Scott seems relatively tame compared to the outrageous shenanigans of today’s politicians. However, at the time, it threatened the very existence of the Liberal Party that Thorpe had successfully transformed into…
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Kathleen Turner’s show really does resonate emotionally and leaves you wrung through.
Kathleen Turner – Finding my Voice ☆☆☆☆☆ The Other Palace Theatre The moment Kathleen Turner steps on to stage you know you are in the presence of a Hollywood legend. For a start, she has Hollywood Eyebrows – those languorous, expressive eyebrows recall a Hollywood heyday frequently referenced in the songs she will sing tonight.…
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The hunt is on for Mr Bear 2018 in Paris this weekend
No, this not a selection of men from Growlr or WoofDate.com but actually the finalists for Monsieur Ours 2018 competition (that’s Mr. Bear 2018 for those of you who don’t speak French. The contest happens this coming Saturday ( May 12 ) as part of the celebrations on La Fierté Ours Paris (Bear Pride). The 5…
