Reading Time: 2 minutesBizarre, funny satire about the increasing levels of attachment between humans and AI WiFi-Sexual is an outrageous story of love and friendship. We follow Paul (co-writer Tom Hodgson), a lonely man who has had no success with…
Reading Time: 2 minutesDracapella is a wildly entertaining show, with scarcely a moment passing without raucous laughter from the audience.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA witty tragicomedy about the struggles of immigrants and the absurdity of the British government This hilariously-named play by Vivek Nityananda, I Dream of Theresa May, follows five years in the life of a gay Indian man named Nikhil. Set…
Reading Time: 2 minutesGiving a voice to the long-held frustrations of women Slut Confessions was written and performed by the feminist theatre group Daughters of Artemis. The title alone is an audience magnet – a comedy-drama, perhaps, about the comings…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA comedic revelation of how beliefs and truths are manipulated over time Religion has become a point of contention in our postmodern society. Once taken as absolute truth, the renowned (and still, often culturally referenced) stories in…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA tender story about family hostility and gay love In 2005, the release of Brokeback Mountain made tidal waves. While several people dismissed the Ang Lee-directed feature as “the gay cowboy film”, there were those who stared…
Reading Time: 2 minutesLavender is arguably a relatable play - many of us have either experienced cancer, or are close with someone who has.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Monday night, I attended a viewing of the work-in-progress play Emotional Gangbang. Featuring French, queer LAMDA graduate Roy Mas, the story follows a queer performer who is riddled by flashbacks and hallucinations as they strive to deliver the performance of a lifetime.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDirected by Kayla Stokes, this production pairs gut-punch honesty with surreal edge, bringing a raw, intimate story to life. Kayla’s credits include Ars Nova ANT Fest, NYTW, and Battersea Arts Centre. Good for Her! marks their first collaboration, bringing together their shared interest in female led, emotionally charged storytelling.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Flip Side is a collection of stories about the lives of young adults in London. This is the stage of life where we learn to ‘adult’ for the first time - hoping for success at school and work, earning our own money and attempting to save up for the fun things, spending time with our friends, and falling in love.