In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

LONDON – You may have been to parties before, but have you ever been to one thrown by the gods themselves? Taking inspiration from Greek mythology, Shotgun Carousel presents a positively heavenly immersive dining experience with Divine Proportions, transforming The Vaults completely into celestial party central. Conceptualized by Laura Drake Chambers, directed by Celine Lowenthal and with a script by Cressida Peever, hedonistic revelry is the name of … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Divine Proportions by Shotgun Carousel (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Circa by Tom Ratcliffe at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – It’s the twenty-first century, and being gay is supposedly more integrated than ever. Marriage is legal, parenthood is possible and #LoveWins is trending on Twitter. The time has arrived to settle down with the man you love for a life of lasting companionship. But in a world where sex is readily available, and with a history of sexual freedom; what does it mean … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Circa by Tom Ratcliffe at the Old Red Lion Theatre (Preview)

London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – This February, Fine Mess Theatre presents a brand new play as part of VAULT Festival 2019, centering around one of our most common theatre tropes – death. But make no mistake, the company promises new perspectives on issues of grief with scripted scenes and audience interaction in A Wake In Progress to offer a relatable and moving tale of love, death and funerals. A young person lies … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: A Wake In Progress by Fine Mess Theatre (Preview)

London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

LONDON – The last time we caught Carrie Marx, she wowed us with some incredible character work as a good Christian lady fighting the forces of satan abound in role playing tabletop games. Now, she’s back again at the 2019 edition of the VAULT Festival with an all new show titled APRIL. Once again directed by Chris Lincé, Marx’s co-founder of Hermetic Arts, APRIL once again reaches into dark … Continue reading London’s VAULT Festival 2019: APRIL by Hermetic Arts (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

LONDON – Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit Medea Electronica is going on tour this year. Starting this February, Pecho Mama’s ambitious production brings its unique and primal energy to Pleasance Islington, reimagining the classic Greek tragedy of Medea with a scorching live electronica ensemble and thrown into the turmoil of Thatcher’s Britain. Genre-busting by nature, Medea Electronica revitalizes this drama for a new era by placing it in the maelstrom … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Medea Electronica by Pecho Mama (Preview)

In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)

A moving portrayal of Howards End seen through the lens of a 21st century queer narrative. LONDON – For the generation of gay men who came after the AIDs crisis of the 1990s, how could they even begin to understand the horror of what those who came before them went through? Directed by Stephen Daldry, Matthew Lopez’s The Inheritance opens on a similar note, asking not how to … Continue reading In London’s West End 2018: Young Vic’s The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre (Review)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)

LONDON – Sister scriptwriters Nicola and Stacey Bland are set to premiere their debut play this February. Based on a true story, Call Me Vicky brings audiences back to Elephant & Castle in 1980s, as Martin and his best friend Debbie are about to head to Soho’s premier drag club – The Golden Girl. But unbeknownst to them, this will be a night that will change Martin’s life … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Call Me Vicky (Preview)

Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

After its inaugural edition last year, the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival has now returned for yet another 3 months of rides and games to bring light to the Marina Bay Area from December to March! Situated at the Bayfront Event Space, the carnival spans four football fields (or 23,000 square metres) with 50 rides and games from countries all around the world. This time around, … Continue reading Prudential Marina Bay Carnival Returns December 2018 At Height Of Festive Season

Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)

There’s nothing quite as festive as settling down on the couch with the whole family after a scrumptious Christmas meal to watch some TV together. And there’s no country that knows how to do that better than Great Britain, with the BBC readying up for a lineup of Christmas specials and brand new series to binge out on this December and January! Celebrate the Yuletide … Continue reading Television Time: 2018 Christmas Specials Galore On BBC This Festive Season (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)

A culinary way to enjoy this Gothic classic. LONDON – Annie McKenzie is a woman of many surprises – besides being an expert in the kitchen (2016 MasterChef Semi-Finalist), she’s also trained as an actor. So in many ways, it’s no surprise that she started Scripts For Supper, which combines both food and theatre into a single, immersive dining experience. While previously, Scripts For Supper has … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2018: Jekyll and Hyde by Scripts For Supper (Review)