Reviews

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

Image is the poster for the show. In Green text on a darker green background it reads: RSC. Edward II by Christopher Marlowe. There is a photo of two men, both are bald and wearing uniform suits. They are pressed close together, hands around each others backs and heads, and they are kissing

Review: Edward II at the RSC

Christopher Marlowe's Edward II is re-staged at the RSC's Swan Theatre in Daniel Raggett's darkly modern interpretation

Mar 122 min read

Poster for Cock of Ages shows all the performers in 'rock' outfits.

Review: Send In The Clowns: C*ck Of Ages

Send in the Clowns, a musical revue collective (Fatt Butcher, Dahliah Rivers, Alanna Boden & Blü Romantic) return with C*ck of Ages

Feb 22 min read

Queenz Drag Me to the Disco poster shows the title over a disco ball and reviews below. There is also a photo of the performers each in a different coloured outfit

Review: Queenz, Drag Me to the Disco at The Wolverhampton Grand

A follow-up to their previous show, Queens: The Show with Balls, Drag Me to the Disco has a playlist of uplifting & fun disco songs

Feb 13 min read

Promo poster for Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana

Review: Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana at Wolverhampton Grand

Nutcracker in Havana is a Cuban take on the winter classic ballet from renowned artistic director, choreographer and dancer, Carlos Acosta.

Jan 142 min read

Review: Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens

North East Adult Panto presented 'Snow White and the Seven Drag Queens' at Wulfrun Halls, Wolverhampton

Jan 132 min read

Promotional poster for A Christmas Carol show Rufus Hound as Jacob Marley and Matthew Cottle as Scrooge.

Review: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story at Rep Birmingham

Adapted by Mark Gatiss’, ‘A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story’ is an acclaimed re-telling of Charles Dickens’ winter classic,

Nov 21, 20242 min read

Here & Now promo image shows the cast stood behind a till, shelves behind them

Review: Here & Now at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Here & Now: The Steps Musical is a sparkling, brand-new production premiering in Birmingham; based on the pop classics of Steps.

Nov 20, 20243 min read

Promo image for Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here shows Sarah lounging on a gold velvet sofa.

Review: Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes Are Up Here, Glee Club, Birmingham

Comedian Sarah Keyworth, brought their most recent stand-up tour ‘My Eyes Are Up Here’ to Birmingham’s Glee Club on Weds 30th Oct 2024

Oct 31, 20242 min read

Review: Gwyneth Goes Skiing at Birmingham Hippodrome

(Very loosely) based on the court case that amused the nation, Gwyneth Goes Skiing is a hilarious, high-camp show from Awkward Productions

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Poster for Ginger Johnson Blows Off. Ginger wears a large ginger wig, wears a silver leather jacket and holds a helmet under one arm.

Review: Ginger Johnson Blows Off! at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham

Winner of series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Ginger Johnson, is hitting the road in her new solo tour 'Ginger Johnson Blows Off!'

Oct 23, 20242 min read

Review: Dear Evan Hansen at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

The Olivier, Tony® and Grammy® Award-Winning Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen has arrived at The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Oct 22, 20244 min read

Review: Becoming Nancy at The Rep, Birmingham

Adapted from Terry Ronald’s best-selling novel, Becoming Nancy at The Rep, Birmingham is the UK premiere of this new musical

Oct 15, 20243 min read

Promo image for the show. A previous cast gather around a red car, one sits upon the roof smoking.

Review: Four Felons & a Funeral at Birmingham Hippodrome

Four Felons and a Funeral is a queer, rom-com, road-trip musical

Sep 27, 20242 min read

Book Review: Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars

A thrilling drag queen murder mystery story, Murder in the Dressing Room is the début novel from Holly Stars

Sep 21, 20242 min read

Review: A Chorus Line at Birmingham Hippodrome

A Chorus Line is a torrid tale of ambition, shattered hopes, and the cost of following your dreams.

Sep 10, 20242 min read

Here You Come Again poster, title on a pink background, person playing Dolly can be seen in the O.

Review: Here You Come Again at The Alexandra, Birmingham

Here You Come Again: The New Dolly Parton Musical is a jukebox musical full of some of Dolly's biggest hits

Sep 10, 20242 min read

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 6, 20241 min read

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 4, 20242 min read

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 4, 20242 min read

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 30, 20242 min read

Queer-led ceilidh band for weddings, parties and more! The Rainbow Folk. Friendly, inclusive, accessible. Spreading queer joy, one ceilidh at a time!