Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 Theatre Review: Safety (Underbelly Bristo Square) ★★★★

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 →

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 →

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 →

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