Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesSet over 48 hours in London, SURGE is a raw, anxiety-filled thriller starring the brilliant Ben Whishaw. Joseph, so compellingly played by Ben Whishaw, is an airport security guard, repeating the same simple mundane tasks at work day in and day out, slowly becoming more and more anxious and demoralized. His is a numb … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIf this story landed in Queerguru’s in-tray on April 1st we would have just binned it. BUT as weird as t may seem, this is a very true story about a rainbow-colored mist that you can eat!!! It is being created by Bombas and Parr who call themselves ‘extreme novelty confectionery specialists. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterQueerguru’s newest London-based contributor Ris Fatah has had a very busy week. After reviewing Paulo Regos’ magnificent retrospective at Tate Britain he hot-footed to the New Projects Gallery in the East End for a startling new discovery Brit artist Jonny Green’s fascination with gender politics has resulted in an incredible re-imagination of the world of John … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLondon may have been forced to cancel its Pride Parade this month, but it hasn’t dented the enthusiasm of the capitals’ theatre industry to showcase queer plays. Over at the Bush Theatre, they have two must-see dramas. the first being the return of Overflow, a hilarious and devastating tour of women’s bathrooms written by Travis … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterDame Paula Rego’s fantastic lifetime retrospective, covering seven decades of work is an assault on the senses. Rego ceaselessly manages to shock and horrify in equal measure to drawing out feelings of love, strength, and admiration. This show, currently on at Tate Britain in London, is Rego’s first retrospective in the UK for 15 years … Continue reading
