Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterBFI Flare London’s LGBT Film Festival celebrates its 30th Edition this month with one of their most exciting and eclectic programs to date and it is the reason that we are packing our party clothes to catch the Virgin Atlantic plane back across the Pond to indulge in 12 days of real queer cinematic treats. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThose naked bookworms are at it again this weekend and stripping off for BAPS. Before you non-Brits go reaching for your Urban Dictionary, queerguru can tell you that ‘baps’ are a type of floury soft bread roll, a bit like a hamburger bun, and also an affectionate term to describe breasts and bums. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Brits do things differently. Not only does A.A. have nothing to do with drink, but this venerable motoring association which was founded over 110 years ago has a well-deserved reputation for not dressing up things unnecessarily and presenting the bare facts to its Members and the public at large. In its new P.S.A. (which we assume … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterUnderneath Waterloo Station is one of London’s hidden gems called The Vault with it’s eight unbelievable venues, three stylish bars and a top-notch restaurant. This weekend, and all the other Sundays in February, it plays host to the Vault Film Festival which provides an eclectic selection of short films from all over the world. What is … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterBelgian acrobat and dancer Alexander Vantournhout is bringing his contemporary performance piece Aneckxxander to the UK for the first time. It is a solo show which questions the reduction of identity to physical characteristics which he performs completely naked. He told ‘Gay Times’ “I work with my disproportions _ two short legs, two short arms, … Continue reading
