Category: Originals

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Jodie Whittaker stars in slightly muddled update of The Duchess (of Malfi) – review

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We didn’t know much about The Duchess (of Malfi) before going to check it out at the Trafalgar Theatre, other than this production, written and directed by Zinnie Harris, is an update of John Webster’s renowned Jacobean revenge tragedy from the early 17th century. This version is set in a more modern time – it’s not too clear exactly when, but a fairly recent past. It all starts reasonably promisingly – sure, there might be a little too much exposition, with characters setting out who they are and what their…

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Oedipus re-imagined as tense political thriller starring Lesley Manville and Mark Strong – review

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Writer and director Robert Icke returns to the West End with Oedipus – a well-known Greek tragedy, of course, but one that has been re-imagined as a tense, modern political thriller. We meet our titular protagonist (played by Mark Strong) on election night while he is awaiting the election results at campaign HQ; he is joined by his wife Jocasta (Lesley Manville), his family and their staff, as they wait to find out whether Oedipus has been elected leader. A timer ticks ominously down towards zero in the background throughout…

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Michael Marouli says it’s “about time” for Drag Race UK All Stars: “I’m coming for blood!”

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Michael Marouli reveals that she will ‘come for blood’ on a potential season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK All Stars.  In an interview with GAY TIMES, the Northern entertainer correctly says it’s “about time” for the British franchise to receive an All Stars equivalent (UK vs the World doesn’t count…) because of the sheer “calibre of queens” that have been introduced over six seasons. “It would go off. I think it would be so successful, so huge. Can you imagine seeing all those personalities back together on our screen? Especially queens that didn’t get…

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Drag Race UK: Zahirah Zapanta on how she would’ve broken the “Asian curse” on Snatch Game

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In her GAY TIMES exit interview, Drag Race UK star Zahirah Zapanta discusses her “traumatic” final episode and Oscar-worthy impersonation for the Snatch Game. Zahirah Zapanta may not be the UK’s Next Drag Superstar, but it’s fine. As the Filipino Goddess demurely (and correctly) tells GAY TIMES, “I’m so fierce it hurts. It hurts so much. It’s crazy being this fierce.” Girl groups made a return on this week’s episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, with the ten remaining queens writing ghoulish lyrics and recording chilling vocals in hopes of securing the UK’s Halloween…

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Adrien Brody is completely captivating in gripping new play The Fear of 13 – review

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Occasionally a new play will come along that absolutely grips us from the moment it starts and doesn’t let go until the curtain call. The Fear of 13, by Lindsey Ferrentino, is one such show – you may already be familiar with the story, as this production is based on the documentary film of the same name which was released a few years ago, but if not: it tells the incredible true story of Nick Yarris who, in 1982, at the age of 20, was wrongly convicted of rape and…

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‘The new generation has given me hope for a future where coming out is simple’

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For National Coming Out Day, Just Like Us ambassador Kallan Lewis reveals how a class of 11-year-olds gave them “hope” for the future of LGBTQIA+ acceptance. WORDS BY KALLAN LEWIS As a politically active and openly queer young person, I’m not often optimistic about the future, or even the present. My daily scroll through the news gets more depressing every time, as I see harmful policies enacted and hateful words spewed by people I’ve never met, but who nonetheless wish to hurt me and my community. Social media is equally…

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Francis, la pionera artista mexicana considerada la primera vedette trans

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Hace 17 años que Francis falleció dejando un inspirador legado para la comunidad LGTBIQ+. TEXTO KAIQUI MACAULAY En la década de los 80, una vedette alcanzó un éxito inimaginable para una persona trans en la sociedad mexicana de la época. “La gran Francis”, como era conocida, llenó recintos por todo México y también en Estados Unidos y estuvo durante 15 años en escena con un espectáculo protagonizado únicamente por ella. Francis García nació el 6 de abril de 1958 en la capital del estado mexicano de Campeche. Fue criada por…

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Articles Culture Films Inside Out 2 Just Like Us LGBTQ+ Films Long Reads News Originals Pixar

What Inside Out 2’s “less gay” controversy means for LGBTQIA+ representation

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Just Like Us ambassador Sara Cruz reflects on the recent controversy with Inside Out 2, where Disney reportedly told Pixar employees to make the box office hit “less gay”, and what this means for LGBTQIA+ representation. WORDS BY SARA CRUZ Last month, allegations emerged that Disney insisted on edits to Inside Out 2 to make the character Riley “less gay”. While this claim has sparked discussions about censorship and corporate control in the animation industry, the central question is: why does LGBTQIA+ representation matter so much to young audiences? Lightyear: A…

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21 LGBTQ+ horror films to watch this Halloween

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Cooper Koch appears here twice, just FYI. WORDS BY SAM DAMSHENAS Queerness and horror have always been intertwined. Although queer characters and storylines have notoriously been scarce within horror (until recent), queer audiences have often flocked to monster movies and slashers due to the genre’s exploration (and obsession) with otherness. Whether it’s the questioning of a villain’s humanity, the non-normative characters that don’t conform to societal expectations or the drama of it all, queer elements and queer-coded subtext have always been there. To mark Gay Christmas, we’ve collected some of…

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Articles Culture Meera Syal National Theatre News Originals Theatre

Meera Syal stars in achingly beautiful new play A Tupperware of Ashes – review

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We’re big fans of the Dorfman Theatre, the smallest space housed within London’s National Theatre complex. It often premieres interesting and exciting new works: we’ve enjoyed catching shows – many of which have gone on to find success on the West End – in this intimate setting. A Tupperware of Ashes is one that we feel is destined for a bigger stage. Tanika Gupta’s new play focuses on the life of Queenie (Meera Syal), a Michelin-starred restaurateur, who has just been diagnosed in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Over the…

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