Squirrp’s Queer & LGBTQ+ section spotlights Queer stories and culture, offering thoughtful articles that explore identity, representation, and community. It’s a space for authentic voices and stories that resonate.
Firebird at the King’s Head Theatre: A Fiery Triumph of Love and Courage
Theatre has a magical way of revealing the raw truths of our world, and Firebird, now playing at The King’s Head Theatre, soars with passion and authenticity. Adapted from Sergey Fetisov’s memoir…
These Gays! Theyâre Trying ToâŠ: A Riotous Queer Celebration That Sparkles
What do you get when you reimagine The White Lotus in Reykjavik with Lindsay Lohan at its centre? At The Divine in Stoke Newington, These Gays! Theyâre Trying To⊠delivers a campy, meme-laden romp that is…
Dead Hard: Camp Chaos with Glitter to Spare
What do you get when you mash together drag, pantomime, and an action classic like Die Hard? At COLAB Tower, the answer is Dead Hard, a chaotic, glitter-drenched panto thatâs as quirky…
Tealight: Small Stage, Big Feelings, and a Glimmer of Light
Thereâs something both charming and quietly shattering about Tealight. Josh Maughanâs one-man show feels like youâve stumbled into a late-night conversation – equal parts overshare, comedy set, and raw confessional. Itâs…
The Great Gatsby: A Glittering Queer Reimagining at The Cockpit Theatre
When you think of The Great Gatsby, you probably imagine champagne-soaked parties, a brooding millionaire, and the relentless hum of the Jazz Age. Scar Theatreâs production at The Cockpit Theatre offers all of…
The Crumple Zone – Festive Chaos and Queer Connections at Waterloo East
Christmas is a time for love, laughter, and – if The Crumple Zone is any guide – vodka-fuelled dysfunction. Set in a Staten Island apartment on the brink of collapse – much…
Tender at the Bush Theatre â A Masterclass in Fragile Connections and Fierce Emotions
Timing is everything. In Tender, Eleanor Tindall gives us a Queer love story that feels both messy and achingly real. Itâs a tale of two people, each carrying the weight…
Sweetmeat: A Darkly Erotic Queer Banquet of Longing and Liberation
Queer theatre is at its best when it unsettles and provokes, and Sweetmeat at the Old Red Lion Theatre does just that, sinking its teeth into the complexities of desire,…
Buried Truths and Second Chances: Two Come Home Delivers a Heartfelt, Moving Reckoning
The stage in Two Come Home may look bare, but it holds worlds. Joe Easonâs poignant drama takes us deep into the life of Evan Nicolson, a man trying to keep his…
Raw and Unrelenting: Burnt Up Love Lights Up the Finborough
Burnt Up Love at the Finborough Theatre unearths the raw and unresolved tensions of family bonds stretched to their breaking point. ChĂ© Walkerâs intense new play unfolds in the dim, intimate glow of…
Cheeky Little Brown: A Vibrant, Chaotic Love Letter to Self
Cheeky Little Brown is a dynamic anti-romcom that dives deep into the messy world of friendship, identity, and self-acceptance. Written by Nkenna Akunna and directed by Chinonyerem Odimba, this play brings…
Queer Wit and Romance: Gay Pride and No Prejudice Shines (Eventually)
Gay Pride and No Prejudice at the Union Theatre aims to mash up Austenâs wit with a Queer twist, and while itâs a fun idea, the execution wobbles a bit. Thereâs a lot…
The Flea: A Brilliantly Gripping Queer Tale of Victorian Scandal
Set during the Cleveland Street Scandal of 1889, The Flea at The Yard Theatre peels back the layers of Victorian society to reveal the hidden power dynamics at play. Written…
Heartstopper: A Raunchier, Bolder, and More Grown-Up Exploration of Queer Love and Identity
The latest season of Heartstopper marks a shift from previous ones (Heartstopper). Itâs still the heartwarming, bubble-filled Queer love story we fell in love with, but this time thereâs a deeper…
The Real Ones: Power, Fame, and Queer Identity Under Pressure
Stepping into the Bush Theatre for The Real Ones feels like entering a pressure cooker. Waleed Akhtarâs sharp, timely script raises the heat from the moment the lights go up. Set in the fraught world of…