Theatre review: Queer Contact 2023
The wonderful Queer Contact festival hit Manchester this February – celebrating Contact’s 50th year, no less. Scott Balf “reports”, gonzo-homo-style.
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Meet our cover star: Lady Bushra
Shortlisted for the 2021 BBC New Comedy Awards, Lady Bushra is known for her masterful lip syncs, gag-worthy one-liners and proper Yorkshire glamour. We caught up with her creator, Amir, in the run-up to her brand new show for Queer Contact, Lady Bushra: Robbed.
The Untold Story of Ursula at Underbelly Festival, London
This year, London’s summer Underbelly Festival tales place at 2 locations across the city, Earls Court and Cavendish Square. We visited Earls Court to taste Tarquin’s gin and watch Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch.
Theatre review: The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Two Tour
Scott Balf has a ball at The Official RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Two Tour.
Review: Dick Whittington and His Amazing Cat @ Contact, Manchester
Adam Lowe checks out Dick Whittington and His Amazing Cat from eight-freestyle at Contact – a charming, energetic show for the whole family.
Preview: eight-freestyle: Dick Whittington and His Amazing Cat @ Contact, Manchester
The bells are ringing out for a sure-fire Christmas hit show at Contact this Christmas as eight-freestyle present: Dick Whittington and his Amazing Cat!
Doctor Who Time Fracture, an immersive theatre experience
Doctor Who Time Fracture is a new ground-breaking immersive theatrical adventure, which plunges attendees into the incredible universe of Doctor Who
New Stories Digital Short Play Festival
New Earth Theatre’s New Stories Digital Short Play Festival crackles with the energy of original voices pushing their practice in bold directions. Mitchell Vernals spoke to some of the playwrights.
Christmas 2020 round-up: London post-lockdown
The imminent move from lockdown to ‘tier 2’ brings with it the opening of a few fun venues, though not with all the fun of pre-COVID-19 restrictions. We at Vada round up what we’re looking forward to most over the festive period across London
Play review: Moment of Grace
Moment of Grace, a new play by Ben Gosling about the Princess of Wales visit to London’s first AIDS Unit in 1987, adapted for the screen during COVID-19 lockdown.