Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLe Gateau Chocolat is an extraordinary performer. A giant of a man with an outrageous sense of dress and a booming baritone voice who is equally at home at The Glory (East London’s legendary alternative drag venue) and starring in the Royal National Theatre’s production of ‘Threepenny Opera’. Here’s one of queerguru’s favorite videos … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe iconic Australian/Brit queer performance artist, club promoter, and fashion designer Leigh Bowery would have been celebrating his 60th Birthday this month. Known for his flamboyant and outlandish costumes and makeup as well as his performances, Bowery was also a significant model and muse for the English painter Lucien Freud Leigh Bowery was … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLeigh Bowery was a legendary figure who spanned the worlds of art, fashion, dance, club and music. Essentially he himself was the living breathing work of art, his now-iconic designs and costumes were ubiquitous and meant for Leigh, as he pushed his body through ever more extreme creations, designed to shock and thrill onlookers … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIf you are thinking about traveling again this summer then we know how to have a ‘safe’ and really fun time if you are heading for the UK. International homosexual and historian Lenard Pink (Me dear? Gay dear? Absolutely dear!) knows more about queer London than anyone we know. He, and fellow historian, Lucy Adey-Compton are … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe fifth annual Vault Festival in its cavernous underground premises at Waterloo is about to kick off, and although it is not primarily an LGBT event, it’s crammed packed program has a lot of queer content that it is now a must-see on our calendar. From hard-hitting drama to outrageous comedy, from dance to late-night … Continue reading