“It’s not just for the queer community, this is for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider” BY GRACE PRITCHARD Coronavirus has turned our day-to-day lives upside down and, at a time when many of us are feeling isolated and cut off from the world, it’s more important than ever to feel connected. Well, [….]
REVIEW: “The opening track, Your House, created an electric atmosphere – impressive for an intimate, acoustic gig” BY BEV PATERSON. IMAGES INSTAGRAM/ALANIS MORISSETTE It was a hard pill to swallow, but it’s been 25 years this June since the release of Alanis Morissette’s first international, extremely relatable album, Jagged Little Pill. The album had us all – of [….]
IMOGENÉ is the loud, proud and unapologetic performer we all need right now BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS, IMAGE BY LEE PULLEN Last week at Vault Festival, a star was born right in front of my very eyes. IMOGENÉ’s character has slowly come into existence over the last three years, but very recently, and with the help [….]
The latest queer extravaganza from Bedlam Chorus is as hilarious as it is heart-warming BY SOPHIE GRIFFITHS Bedlam Chorus is a theatre company which tells un(der)told stories in spectacular ways, and their latest show butterfly is no exception. They have found the stories that the world hasn’t heard before – but can’t live without – [….]
“Hannah Brackenbury’s ease of word play and joke set-ups capture the best of Victoria Wood’s legacy” BY KATIE HALL Performer Hannah Brackenbury has opened her UK tour of the award-winning musical tribute to Victoria Wood “Victorious” to a sold out show at Brighton’s Komedia – and it’s easy to see why. Victorious has lived up to [….]
“However many times she takes to the stage, every show is different” BY KATIE MARGARET HALL. IMAGE INSTAGRAM (LUCY BACKSTAGE ON TOUR) There’s no doubt that Lucy Spraggan is a prolific and dedicated tourer. She’s electrifying venues around the UK, Europe and the US twice a year and rocking as many summer festivals as possible. [….]
“The emotional turmoil, the boyfriends that were never right, the journal entries – so much of this show resonated with me” BY DEBS BAIRD. IMAGE TEGAN & SARA, HIGH SCHOOL. Illinois, USA. 15 October 2019: Neon bursts of nostalgia blasted through me as soon as the twin sisters took to the stage. I immediately sensed [….]
