Gay Pride and No Prejudice at the Union Theatre aims to mash up Austen’s wit with a Queer twist, and while it’s a fun idea, the execution wobbles a bit. There’s a lot…
Queer Wit and Romance: Gay Pride and No Prejudice Shines (Eventually)
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). It’s still the heartwarming, bubble-filled Queer love story we fell in love with, but this time there’s a deeper…
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 doesn’t just mourn the dead;…
Buyer and Cellar: Quirky Premise, Energetic Performance, but Thin Material
Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer and Cellar at the King’s Head Theatre brings an unusual premise to life – the fictional account of an out-of-work actor, Alex More, who is hired to work in Barbra Streisand’s…
The Mad Gay King: A Queer Fairytale That’s Unapologetically Bold
Walking into The Mad Gay King at the King’s Head Theatre, you immediately sense that this isn’t just another historical drama. No, this is a Queer retelling, a rich and thrilling dive…
Romeo + Juliet: A Fierce, Contemporary Retelling at Broadway’s Circle in the Square
Romeo + Juliet has always been a tale of reckless love and tragic consequences, but this 2024 production adds a bold, contemporary edge that breathes new life into Shakespeare’s classic. With…
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 that’s deceptively simple on the…
Slave Play: A Provocative Exploration with Mixed Results
Stepping into the Noël Coward Theatre for Slave Play, you’re immediately aware that this isn’t going to be a typical night at the theatre. With Jeremy O. Harris’s fearless writing…
Saltburn: The Dark, Twisted Dive into Obsession, Sexual Tension and Privilege
From the moment Saltburn begins, there’s an unmistakable tension simmering just beneath the surface, like a pot on the verge of boiling over. Directed by Emerald Fennell, this film doesn’t…
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 doesn’t miss a beat. What made Season 1 (Heartstopper) so captivating – Queer joy, tenderness, and authentic love –…
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 it’s affecting you. Directed by…