Michael Reid's new solo play, Safety, is a taught thriller about a psychotherapist and his relationship with a patient who discontinues treatment. Cleverly written and expertly performed, the piece explores the erosion of boundaries and where the line is in a professional context. Michael Reid. Photo credit: Philip Vukelich. Reid's play is informed by the... Continue Reading →
Cherry Grove Art Show 2026 to feature photography by Steven Menendez – exclusive preview
This weekend's Arts Project of Cherry Grove (APCG) Art Show, on view to the public on Saturday, August 22nd and Sunday, August 23rd, will feature photography by Steven Menendez. This year's reimagined event will take place inside the air conditioned Cherry Grove Community House with artists and artisans from the Grove, Fire Island communities, and New... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: A Foot is Not an Appropriate Prize for the Tombola (Pleasance Courtyard) ★★★
Intro Para 1 Para 2 Para 3 Conclusion By Deborah Klayman A Foot is Not an Appropriate Prize for the Tombola plays at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh until August 31st 2026.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: Stop Playing Jacob’s Ladder With My Spine (Zoo Southside) ★★
Fusing absurdist theatre, contemporary dance and creative captioning, Stop Playing Jacob’s Ladder With My Spine puts a spotlight on unseen habits and rituals, and how being observed can cause an intense sense of shame. Stop Playing Jacob’s Ladder With My Spine plays at Zoo Southside, Edinburgh until August 30th 2026. HotCat Collective credit the image... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: The BBC’s First Homosexual (Assembly George Square) ★★★★
Thoughtfully researched by historian Marcus Collins, and with special permission from the BBC, Dr Stephen M Hornby's new play about the making of the BBC's first documentary on homosexuality is both a excellent theatrical work and an important reflection on queer history. Max Lohan and Andrew Pollard. Photo credit: Kelsea Knox. Based on a historic... Continue Reading →
TIFF 2026: LGBTQ+ highlights at 51st Toronto International Film Festival
With the 51st edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) fast approaching, we uncover the LGBTQ+ highlights, section by section, in this year's eclectic lineup of features, series and special events. Kicking off on Thursday, September 10th and running until Sunday, September 20th, the program features the Canadian premieres of All of Us Strangers... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: MAN!FEST: The Drag Boyband Musical (Pleasance Courtyard) ★★★
They are here to rock your body while hanging tough. No matter what they tell us, the "boys" of Man!fest are back - but for good? This drag king musical is high-octane fun, but behind the glitz and glam it seems being in a manufactured pop group ain't nothing but a heartache. The manosphere is... Continue Reading →
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: Sad Bride (Pleasance Courtyard) ★★★★
Bold, hilarious and discomfiting in equal measure, Sad Bride is a darkly-comic solo show about the pressures to conform, and the myth that happy endings will present themselves if you do. Charlotte Merriam in Sad Bride. Photo credit: Ella Dale. Written and performed by Charlotte Merriam, the character of Bride Thompson is both wholly recognisable... Continue Reading →
NewFest & Hinge host free outdoor screening event My Sunny Valentine – Weds August 19 in Brooklyn
NewFest and Hinge will host a free outdoor screening event this Wednesday, August 19th in Brooklyn celebrating the role dating plays in our queer lives. Grab your friends and lovers for a charming collection of short films that range from hilarious to heartfelt. Whether it’s a sci-fi search for love, a blossoming Before Sunrise-esque romance... Continue Reading →
LGBTQ Critics reveal 2026 Dorian TV Award winners – Heated Rivalry named Best LGBTQ Show
Today, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics revealed the winners of its 18th Dorian TV Awards, recognizing the best in television and streaming from mainstream to queer-themed programming. Connor Storrie as Ilya Rozanov and Hudson Williams as Shane Hollander in Episode 104 of Heated Rivalry. Photo credit: Sabrina Lantos. GALECA’s members named steamy hockey... Continue Reading →
