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.
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…
Good Grief: A Tender Journey Through Loss and Love
Grief is one of those universal experiences that still manages to feel deeply personal. It shapes us, strips us bare, and sometimes even surprises us. Good Grief doesnât just mourn the dead;…
Buyer and Cellar: Quirky Premise, Energetic Performance, but Thin Material
Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer and Cellar at the Kingâs Head Theatre brings an unusual premise to life â the fictional account of an out-of-work actor, Alex More, who is hired to work in Barbra Streisandâs…
The Mad Gay King: A Queer Fairytale Thatâs Unapologetically Bold
Walking into The Mad Gay King at the Kingâs Head Theatre, you immediately sense that this isnât just another historical drama. No, this is a Queer retelling, a rich and thrilling dive…
Unspoken Memories: Queer Love and Lost Youth in Small Town Boys
Small Town Boys at Union Theatre is a trip down memory lane – literally. The play kicks off with a seemingly light-hearted encounter between Tom and Drew, two Queer men…
Quiet Drama, Big Emotions: Looking and the Beauty of Queer Storytelling
Looking is a quiet, introspective series that digs deep into the lives of three gay men navigating love, friendship, and identity in modern-day San Francisco. Created by Michael Lannan and executive-produced…
Northbound Boy: A Heartfelt Journey of Identity and Unexpected Connections
Northbound Boy is the kind of play that sneaks up on you. Written by James Hogan and directed by Alex Jackson, it tells a story thatâs deceptively simple on the…
Saltburn: The Dark, Twisted Dive into Obsession, Sexual Tension and Privilege
From the moment Saltburn begins, thereâs an unmistakable tension simmering just beneath the surface, like a pot on the verge of boiling over. Directed by Emerald Fennell, this film doesnât…
When Silence Speaks: The Emotional Depth of the Movie Unicorns
Unicorns takes Queer romance in a direction that feels both familiar and refreshingly unique. Directed by Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, this film gives us Luke (Ben Hardy), a…
From First Love to Deeper Struggles: Heartstopper Continues to Shine with Emotional Depth
Heartstopper Season 2 picks up right where we left off, and it doesnât miss a beat. What made Season 1 (Heartstopper) so captivating â Queer joy, tenderness, and authentic love â…
All of Us Strangers: A Hauntingly Beautiful Exploration of What Could Have Been
All of Us Strangers is the kind of film that quietly pulls you in, wrapping itself around your heart before you even realise how deeply itâs affecting you. Directed by…