Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLie WIth Me, based on the novel by Philippe Besson, has a wistful charm that sits with you long after the film is over. It’s a tale about nostalgia, love and heartbreaking loss that begs you to feel nothing but kindness to all its characters. Stephane Belcourt (Guillame de Tonquedec) is reluctantly visiting his small … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe Stroll, the opening documentary of the British Film Institute Flare Festival just blew the bloody doors off. Some things in LGBTQ+ film festivals are good, some things are important. They don’t always coincide. With this authentic yet deeply authoritative work by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker they have achieved both. A threading of black … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterCybil Service at the Vaults Festival ★★★ The Vaults Festival is coming to an end. And it’s likely to be permanent. So go now or go never. Whether it’s your first time at the Vaults or your hundredth, Cybil Service by Salmaan Mohammed is a prime example of the zesty, quirky and downright queer fare that … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Great British Bake Off Musical ★★★★ Noel Coward Theatre, London Residents of London get ready. Every aunty you haven’t seen in years is about to start deep liking your Insta. Your neon harness is getting more thumbs up than you did that one night in Mykonos. It’s not because you are their favourite niece/nephew/nibling. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAn Absolute Farce of a Murder Mystery ★★★ The Drayton Arms Theatre, London For those of you looking for theatre that does what it says on the tin, there is currently an obvious choice having its world premiere at the Drayton Arms Theatre. An Absolute Farce of a Murder Mystery delivers a spirited … Continue reading
