Bleach ☆☆☆☆ Back in the 90s, inspired by the likes of Tim Miller in the US and Neil Bartlett in the UK, I co-founded The Planet Martha Theatre Company with the actor Matthew Scott. He performed my scripts in one-man shows that addressed contemporary gay issues and represented queer sex and queer lives, inspired … Continue reading
Kompromat ☆☆☆☆☆ Vault Festival London is frequently listed as the most popular tourist destination in the world with travellers drawn to the incredible sights such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace and all the pomp and ceremony that goes with it. There is, however, another aspect for which we are becoming famous and that … Continue reading
Yours Sincerely ☆☆ The Vaults Festival Wednesday 30th January Yours Sincerely has an intriguing premise; the young Will Jackson (the writer and performer) has accidentally stolen a book of 300 second class stamps and he vows to start a ‘project’ to occupy his time. We hear what it involves as he writes a letter … Continue reading
10 days time sees the kick-off of one of Queerguru’s favorite events ; the Vault Festival in London. It’s 7th edition has been extended to eight weeks and has a jam packed schedule that has way too many unmissable shows. What we love most about VAULT is its enthusiastic commitment to showcasing queer drama, comedy … Continue reading
Extra Virgin ☆☆☆☆ Above the Stag Expectations rise on taking our seats for Extra Virgin as we hear, piped over the house sound system, the song “Something tells me (something is gonna happen tonight)” by Cilla Black. It’s a joy to hear such a classic/trashy track again and the play does indeed open … Continue reading