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Theatre, musicals, drag, cabaret, music and LGBTQ+ book reviews.

Poster for Danny Beard's Straight Expectations shows Danny at the centre in a red outfit with matching gloves. They wear their signature white faced make-up and a black and white wig.

Poster for Danny Beard's Straight Expectations shows Danny at the centre in a red outfit with matching gloves. They wear their signature white faced make-up and a black and white wig.

Review: Danny Beard, Straight Expectations at Alexandra, Birmingham

Straight Expectations is a new solo tour from Drag Race UK winner, Danny Beard, which sees them hit the road with a full live band.

Sep 7, 20241 min read

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Poster for Boy Out the City features the shows title and a photo of Declan with his hands raised above his head.

Poster for Boy Out the City features the shows title and a photo of Declan with his hands raised above his head.

Review: Boy Out The City at The Rep, Birmingham

Boy Out The City is the autobiographical début one-man show from Declan Bennett

Sep 5, 20242 min read

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Book cover features an illustration of Queen Anne Boleyn.

Book cover features an illustration of Queen Anne Boleyn.

Book Review: Queen B by Juno Dawson

Queen B is the bewitching new instalment in Juno Dawson’s Her Majesty’s Royal Coven (HMRC) series.

Aug 5, 20242 min read

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Poster for the Wizard of Oz

Poster for the Wizard of Oz

Review: The Wizard of Oz at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

The Wizard of Oz at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre stars Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne as the Wicked Witch of the West

Jul 31, 20242 min read

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Poster for The School For Scandal includes a photo of someone in a decorative pink wig covered in flowers, beads and even a little bird.

Poster for The School For Scandal includes a photo of someone in a decorative pink wig covered in flowers, beads and even a little bird.

Review: The School for Scandal at the RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon

The School for Scandal at the RSC is a new production of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s 1777 'comedy of manners' play

Jul 31, 20243 min read

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Four drag performers from left to right: Mia Virgin wears a blue sparkly dress, Diablo D'Domme is a drag king, Gina Tonic is a drag queen in a red wig and an orange gown, Empress is a drag queen in a black body suit

Four drag performers from left to right: Mia Virgin wears a blue sparkly dress, Diablo D'Domme is a drag king, Gina Tonic is a drag queen in a red wig and an orange gown, Empress is a drag queen in a black body suit

Review: Looser Women at The Black Box

Débuting a new show style in Birmingham’s drag scene, Looser Women opened for its first show at Birmingham’s Black Box Theatre

Jul 20, 20242 min read

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Poster for My Son's a Queer

Poster for My Son's a Queer

Review: My Son's A Queer at Birmingham Hippodrome

My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a multi-award-winning show by playwright Rob Madge.

Jul 13, 20242 min read

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Aaron holds a microphone, performing stand-up. He wear light coloured trousers and a green smoking jacket

Aaron holds a microphone, performing stand-up. He wear light coloured trousers and a green smoking jacket

Review: Aaron Twitchen at the Old Joint Stock, Birmingham

LGBTQ+ comedian, Aaron Twitchen brings his stand up show 'Himbo' to Birmingham

Jul 11, 20243 min read

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House of Allure dancing with their dance glass, they all wear orange, yellow, red and gold and wave flags of the same colours.

House of Allure dancing with their dance glass, they all wear orange, yellow, red and gold and wave flags of the same colours.

Review: House of Allure at The Black Box, Birmingham

House of Allure – a Birmingham-based burlesque and cabaret group – celebrated a spectacular pride special

Jun 16, 20242 min read

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