Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMarmite ☆☆☆ The Vault Festival Eddie (nicely played with a nervy but earnest demeanour by Ned Costello) and Dylan (Theo Walker -all blond self-assurance and poise) bump into each other in a Bristol bar. They hit it off but the catch is they are both on dates with other men. The call of the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterLen Blanco – Firing Blancs ☆☆☆ The Vaults Festival Full marks to The Vaults Festival for coming good on inclusiveness and diversity in its programming of this simply vast festival (400+ shows!!). Tonight we are treated to Len Blanco who is a Drag King (a non-binary performance artist dressed in traditionally masculine clothes). It’s … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterKompromat ☆☆☆☆☆ Vault Festival London is frequently listed as the most popular tourist destination in the world with travellers drawn to the incredible sights such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace and all the pomp and ceremony that goes with it. There is, however, another aspect for which we are becoming famous and that … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn Conversation with Graham Norton ☆☆☆ The Hope Theatre The programme notes tells us firmly that Graham Norton does not appear in this Production. I can believe it as I take the rickety stairs up to the tiny theatre space (tonight the capacity is just 25 people) above the Hope & Anchor pub. I … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterExtra Virgin ☆☆☆☆ Above the Stag Expectations rise on taking our seats for Extra Virgin as we hear, piped over the house sound system, the song “Something tells me (something is gonna happen tonight)” by Cilla Black. It’s a joy to hear such a classic/trashy track again and the play does indeed open … Continue reading
