Tag: lgbt theatre

Quick Fire Questions | John King, writer of Eris.

Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to catch Eris, a new play by writer John King during it’s limited run at the Bunker. I enjoyed it so much, I was lucky enough to grab a few moments of John’s time to find out more about the play. You can read my 4 star review…

September 20, 2018
Eris @ the Bunker Theatre*

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tickets and more information: https://www.bunkertheatre.com/whats-on/eris/about Running until: 28th September 2018 Production Photos by: Connor Harris In his debut play, John King’s Eris follows a young man called Seán, who has just broken up with his long term boyfriend of eight years Tim. As well as wondering whether it was the right decision, Seán now must…

September 15, 2018
Lonely Planet @ Trafalgar Studios 2*

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tickets and more information: https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3141/lonely-planet-tickets.aspx Running until: 7th July 2018 Production photos by: Richard Hubert Smith Set in an American town in the mid 1980’s, Steven Dietz’s Lonely Planet follows the friendship between two gay men at the height of the Aids crisis. The play takes place in the map store owned by Jody (played…

June 17, 2018
LGBTQ+ In Theatre II

Last year, I did a post showcasing plays & musicals that were about characters in the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate Pride. As there are more new shows in London to catch during June, I thought I would recommend you shows you can see now and shows that are soon opening that feature LGBTQ+ characters, this…

June 10, 2018
The Gulf @ Tristan Bates Theatre*

Rating: ⭐⭐ Tickets and more information: https://www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-gulf Running until: 5th May 2018 Production photos by: Rachael Cummings Audrey Cefaly’s play The Gulf is making its European premiere at the very intimate Tristan Bates Theatre in Covent Garden. The play follows Kendra and Betty, a couple who spend the entire play on a boat being hostile to each…

April 23, 2018
LGBTQ+ Protagonists & Storylines In Theatre

It’s been well over two weeks since London Pride and as a born and bred Londoner, I’m always so proud when the city comes together to celebrate people being comfortable and free within themselves. Unfortunately I didn’t get to attend the annual parade, but I did get to attend one of the readings (thanks to…

July 17, 2017
Hir @ Bush Theatre

Hir by Taylor Mac is the latest production at the Bush Theatre’s newly renovated theatre. The play follows Isaac who comes home from being away in the marines to find his sister Maxine is now his non binary sibling called Max. At the same time, their mother Paige has rejected contributing to the patriarchy and…

July 10, 2017