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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews ‘CANDY GIGI Friday Night Sinner’ …. in which NOTHING is off-limits
Candy Gigi Friday Night Sinner★★★★ Soho Theatre London There are some things that only a woman can say about being a woman. There are some things that only a Jewish person can say about being Jewish. Candy Gigi says, sings, shouts and vomits them all at the Soho Theatre. And it’s hilarious. Candy Gigi believes…
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Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews BEAUTIFUL BEINGS A tale of friendship and complicity among teenagers in Reykjavik
Baldur is fourteen years old, his mother is a drug addict, his sister drifts around and the stepfather is in jail. Balli (Áskell Einar Pálmason) is constantly bullied by his classmates as presented in the first part of the film. Leader Konni, aka “the Animal” (Viktor Benóný Benediktsson) and pals Addi (Birgir Dagur Bjarkason…
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Queerguru’s Ris Fatah reviews ANXIOUS NATION a new doc from Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth that examines the current crisis of anxiety
Anxious Nation is a new documentary directed by Academy Award winner Vanessa Roth (Freeheld). She takes a deep dive into the current crisis of anxiety, with a particular emphasis on how it’s affecting American youth and their families. Whilst this documentary focuses on youth, the issues raised apply to anyone suffering from anxiety.…
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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews the World Premiere of GLORY RIDE @ Charing Cross Theatre
Glory Ride ★★★★ Charing Cross Theatre The new musical Glory Ride is off to a flying start. With a relatively unknown story of heroism to tell, a swelling score, and a high degree of likeability it manages to strike touching emotional notes despite keeping the audience within their comfort zone. Written by Todd &…
