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A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
Drag Queens: The underdogs of the beauty industry

Drag Queens: The underdogs of the beauty industry

Beauty Editor Alex Bikard dives into the influence of drag on the beauty industry with three fabulous Queens.
Review: Insane Animals

Review: Insane Animals

Francesca McClimont reviews Bourgeois and Maurice’s Insane Animals at HOME Theatre
Bourgeois and Maurice’s Insane Animals – Press Event

Bourgeois and Maurice’s Insane Animals – Press Event

Francesca McClimont attends the press event for Bourgeois and Maurice’s first musical, Insane Animals, which also stars Lockie Chapman from The Overtones
Review: Mother Tongue and Riot Act

Review: Mother Tongue and Riot Act

Jess Johnstone reviews UMDS’ double bill of Mother Tongue and Riot Act at Tribeca Bar
Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Alana Cook and Jess Johnstone review Priscilla Queen of the Desert, starring Joe McFadden, at the Palace Theatre
Preview: Party Like Gatsby

Preview: Party Like Gatsby

Party Like Gatsby is an immersive party coming to Manchester’s O2 Ritz for one night only
Interview with the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Interview with the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews the cast of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, including Strictly’s Joe McFadden
Review: Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue – 6th Birthday Special

Review: Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue – 6th Birthday Special

Patience Kanjira reviews the 6th Birthday Special of Cherie Bebe’s Burlesque Revue at Matt and Phreds
In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

Evie Appleson and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interview BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon, ahead of their show, All I Want for Christmas is Attention
Queer Dialogues: Manchester’s Sexuality Summer School

Queer Dialogues: Manchester’s Sexuality Summer School

The University of Manchester hosts the Sexuality Summer School: a five-day, city-wide, public conversation on gender, sexuality and culture open to all
Review: The Ginger Snapped

Review: The Ginger Snapped

Anuli Changa reviews The Ginger Snapped, the touring production by Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales on their visit to HOME
Review: The Vaudevillians

Review: The Vaudevillians

Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales give old-school glamour a modern twist in their cabaret show at Contact

What drag taught me about identity

“Express yourself, don’t repress yourself.” Kyle Zabawa turns his attention to what he learned from some unlikely icons with hearts almost as big as their hairpieces

Welsh boy wears make-up

We put make-up on a boy. This is his story