Freelance journalist, campaigner and theatre critic.
“We’re here, we’re queer and we’re mentally unclear,” sing the trio of Here and Queer Productions in the opening and closing number of their 10-minute show, a melody which is … Continue Reading ‘Here, Queer and Mentally Unclear’ online review – Queer mental health musically explored
★★★★ The Vaults team missed a trick by not staging this daft and surprisingly heartfelt tribute to The Killers in its Cage venue. It would, of course, be rather fitting … Continue Reading ‘Coming Out of My Cage (And I’ve Been Doing Just Fine)’ review – Killer karaoke looks on the Brightside
★★★ Is Dizzee Rascal a modern day Shakespeare? Perhaps for some. For poet and protagonist Debris Stevenson, the artist’s debut album Boy in da Corner was a gateway to grime, … Continue Reading ‘Poet in da Corner’ review – Dizzee Rascal soundtracks a journey through grime
★★★★ Middle Child and Arcola Theatre’s radiant gig theatre production charts a young black man’s lived experience – one which is passionately told. Writer and performer Daniel Ward’s semi-autobiographical story … Continue Reading ‘The Canary and the Crow’ review – Personal story shines in glowing gig theatre
Linton transforms Jackie Kay’s poetic script into a spectacle that is as much a soulful music concert as it is a lively piece of theatre – ★★★★★ Sweat director Lynette … Continue Reading ‘Chiaroscuro’ review – Lynette Linton directs a queer cultural phenomenon
YouTuber and singer-songwriter Emma Blackery’s latest EP Magnetised is, quite simply, an emotional rollercoaster. Granted, the record jumps between dance tracks (such as Nothing Without You and Don’t Come Home) and stripped back … Continue Reading Emma Blackery’s ‘Magnetised’ – an honest, powerful EP about heartbreak and moving on
From modelling to acting and TV presenting, Italian singer Ginny Vee has tried her hand at a variety of professions before pursuing her passion for music. Now, she tells Liam … Continue Reading Ginny Vee talks about her euphoric new single, ‘Give Me Dynamite’
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of music festivals. I went to Glastonbury last year and have been to V Festival for the … Continue Reading Top hacks to survive this summer’s music festivals | AD – Paid Partnership
