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August 19, 2025

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When the Lights Go Out: What the Closure of Queer Venues Really Means

July 23, 2025

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Burlesque the Musical explodes with sequins and spectacle but leaves the story behind

July 22, 2025

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Queer Migrations Festival 2025 explores how queer lives are shaped by movement and memory

July 20, 2025

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Alejandro Asencio brings queer joy, Spanish beats and punk spirit to London’s nightlife

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Alan Turkington as George Bernard Shaw in Dear Liar at Jermyn Street Theatre © David Monteith-Hodge

Dear Liar Review at Jermyn Street Theatre Starring Rachel Pickup and Alan Turkington

February 11, 2026

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Vaishnavi Suryaprakash as Amba and Akaash Dev Shemar as Prav in The Undying at Soho Theatre. Photo by Tobi Ejrele.

The Undying review at Soho Theatre, a tender sci fi love story about ageing

February 11, 2026

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Black Athena Festival launches this spring at Rich Mix and The Place

Black Athena Festival launches this spring at Rich Mix and The Place

February 10, 2026

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Love Lost review, a short film by Pablo Saura

February 10, 2026

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Under Our Skin at Tate Library Brixton explores queer identity beyond visibility

February 9, 2026

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Everything You Should Know About Beetlejuice The Musical Coming to the West End in 2026

October 7, 2025

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Daniella Pollendine in ‘The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole’ in Rosemary Branch Theatre. Photo by Anna Iris Dobson

The Marvellous Adventures of Mary Seacole returns to Rosemary Branch Theatre

February 8, 2026

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Oléna finds freedom in fashion

February 6, 2026

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London Fetish Film Festival 2026 at The Arzner LGBTQIA+ Cinema

February 4, 2026

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American Psycho review at the Almeida Theatre

February 3, 2026

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In Need of Seawater review, a documentary shaped by poetry and identity

February 3, 2026

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Queer Britain reopens with new galleries for LGBTQ+ History Month

February 2, 2026

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Konstantin Lieontiev marching with the Ukrainian group at London Pride

Konstantin Lieontiev Builds a New Life in London

January 31, 2026

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Why family rejection is the starting point of LGBTQIA+ homelessness

Why family rejection is the starting point of LGBTQIA+ homelessness

January 30, 2026

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Christian Lunn in Grindr The Opera, © Nick Brittain

Grindr: The Opera returns to London in 2026

January 30, 2026

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Q-IFTUK launches as a new platform for queer Irish artists in the UK

January 30, 2026

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Queer and LGBTQ+ Films to Watch at Sundance Film Festival 2026

January 23, 2026

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TEDDY Award 40 during Berlinale 2026, February 12 to 22

Teddy Awards 2026 at Berlinale celebrate 40 years of queer cinema

January 22, 2026

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Oscar Nominations 2026

January 22, 2026

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REUNION 79:21 — Revisiting Black Queer London Clublandinster Unites. © Dave Swindells

Discover the History and Artistry of Black Queer London Clubland

January 21, 2026

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Dark Solitude, a photographic series by Elizabeth Glazko

January 11, 2026

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Travel to Art Award 2025 and the People Shaping Creative Value

December 13, 2025

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Yiftach Iffy Mizrahi and Killian Thomas Lefevre on stage in Already Perfect at King’s Head Theatre. Photo by Pamela Raith

Already Perfect review at King’s Head Theatre

January 15, 2026

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Flicker Magazine Issue 3 Hot Winter cover featuring Choriza May

Flicker Magazine Issue 3 Hot Winter Out Now

January 13, 2026

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MEN LIVE Show at Underbelly Boulevard, Soho. Photo by Nomadz Studio. Review by Flicker Magazine

MEN LIVE review at Underbelly Boulevard in Soho

December 22, 2025

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Kate Butch as the HuntsThem, Kyran Thrax as the Wicked Queen in SNOW WHITE - Flicker Review. Photo © Harry Elletson

Snow White review, TuckShop’s all drag pantomime takes over the West End

December 19, 2025

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Mason Alexander Park as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre. Review - Flicker Magazine. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Oh, Mary! review at Trafalgar Theatre | A bold, divisive West End comedy

December 19, 2025

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A review of I Really Love My Husband by GG Hawkins and the limits of escape

December 19, 2025

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Phillip Attmore and Cast of Top Hat. Photo credit: Johan Persson

Top Hat musical review at the Southbank Centre

December 18, 2025

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Queer visibility at the Oscars so far and the 98th Academy shortlist

Queer visibility at the Oscars so far and the 98th Academy shortlist

December 16, 2025

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Felix Grainger as Gawain in Gawain and the Green Knight at Park Theatre in London. Photo by Kira Turnpenny.

Gawain and the Green Knight review at Park Theatre London

December 15, 2025

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Wilder play review by Thomas Billiouw and Dany Van Brabant

December 12, 2025

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Inside the Emotional World of Marcelo Caetano

December 12, 2025

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Luke Fetherston as Mitchell & Joel Harper-Jackson as Daniel in Daniel's Husband - Credit Craig Fuller

Daniel’s Husband review at Marylebone Theatre

December 10, 2025

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Fit Prince review with Karp and Martin bringing queer fun to King’s Head Theatre

December 9, 2025

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Interview with Sean Turner on Ms Holmes and Ms Watson Apt 2B at Arcola Theatre for Flicker Magazine

Interview with Sean Turner on Ms Holmes and Ms Watson Apt 2B at Arcola Theatre

December 8, 2025

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Lucy Penrose as Belle and cast of Growled, the festive panto at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London. Photo by Lex Melony

Growled at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern Panto Review

December 7, 2025

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Private View at Soho Theatre review

December 4, 2025

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Irish Film Festival London 2025 celebrates Irish storytelling with warmth and openness

December 1, 2025

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Flicker Magazine Issue 2 F*2 November December 2025 cover with Olivia Strange and highlights including Hugh Ross and OFN Film Festival Paris

Flicker Magazine Issue 2 celebrates queer art, film and culture

November 3, 2025

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Beauty and the Beast Review at Charing Cross Theatre

December 3, 2025

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Caravaggio’s Cupid and the Power of Queer Desire

December 2, 2025

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Review: Paddington the Musical turns the Savoy into a home filled with love and joy

December 2, 2025

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Ms Holmes and Ms Watson Apt 2B Review at Arcola Theatre

December 1, 2025

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Jack and the Beanstalk Adult Panto at Kings Head Theatre Review

November 30, 2025

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Interview with David Bedella about Daniel’s Husband at Marylebone Theatre

November 27, 2025

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Trans Healthcare Worldwide: Access, Delays and New Paths to Care

November 27, 2025

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Jinkx Monsoon in End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow

November 25, 2025

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Review of Working Class Hero by Ducktape Theatre

November 25, 2025

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Barrier(s) at Camden People’s Theatre Review

October 25, 2025

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Pillion got two awards at BIFA 2025 so far

November 20, 2025

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In Conversation with Graham Norton review at Waterloo East Theatre

November 20, 2025

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The Line of Beauty at Almeida Theatre Review

November 12, 2025

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Rental Family (2025) Review

November 10, 2025

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How Tanita Tikaram Became a LIAR – World Premiere at BFI Southbank

November 8, 2025

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The Ice Tower Review — Lucile Hadžihalilović Freezes Obsession and Beauty into a Delicate Fairytale

November 6, 2025

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Ukrainian Film We’re Fine Wins at Austin Film Festival

November 4, 2025

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Laura Mulvey Receives BFI Fellowship at Southbank

November 4, 2025

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Every Brilliant Thing review by Minnie Driver shines at Soho Place

October 21, 2025

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The Importance of Being Earnest shines again with Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander

October 3, 2025

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Brides Review – Nadia Fall’s debut explores teenage friendship and radical escape

October 3, 2025

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Interview with Alfie Webster on lenny at Omnibus Theatre

October 1, 2025

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Entertaining Mr Sloane at the Young Vic review

September 28, 2025

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Not Your Superwoman review at the Bush Theatre with Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel

September 27, 2025

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Alfie Webster delivers a witty and moving one-man show at Omnibus Theatre

September 26, 2025

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Fundraising event Music for Change tackles mental health in LGBTQ+ community

September 25, 2025

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Ruaridh Mollica as Chris in Clarkston at Trafalgar Theatre. Photo by Marc Brenner.

Review: Clarkston puts Joe Locke and Ruaridh Mollica at the centre of a fragile American tale

September 25, 2025

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Tracie Bennett as Tallulah Bankhead in The Code at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Credit Danny Kaan.

Review: The Code at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

September 18, 2025

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Sophie Dupuis - Credit Eva-Maude

Sophie Dupuis on Solo and the art of loving intensely

September 18, 2025

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The Producers review: At its best when it leans hard into the absurd

September 17, 2025

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Review of The Poltergeist at Arcola Theatre where memory turns into a fight

September 17, 2025

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Lesbian Space Princess review: queer animation at wild new heights

September 15, 2025

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NewFest37 brings 144 queer films to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond

September 10, 2025

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John Partridge enters queer Hollywood with The Code

September 10, 2025

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The 69th BFI London Film Festival highlights queer voices

September 6, 2025

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Review: Two Come Home at The Cockpit Theatre

September 4, 2025

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Julia Roberts defends After the Hunt at Venice premiere, UK release confirmed

September 2, 2025

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Jude Law attends the "The Wizard Of The Kremlin" (Le Mage Du Kremlin) red carpet during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2025 in Venice. Photo by Marina Takimoto.

Jude Law presents The Wizard of the Kremlin at Venice Film Festival 2025

September 1, 2025

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Born With Teeth sinks into lust, rivalry and survival

August 29, 2025

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Attending ABBA Voyage’s New, Anniversary Version

August 27, 2025

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Sandbag Dam lets desire surface in a quiet Croatian drama

August 22, 2025

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Joe Eason Finds Queer Hope in the Shadows of Two Come Home

August 21, 2025

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Interview with Anthony Schatteman on Young Hearts and True Love

August 15, 2025

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FrightFest 2025 brings queer horror and global chills to London’s Leicester Square

August 13, 2025

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The Legend of the Titanic Exhibition in London lets you step into the ship’s final voyage

August 10, 2025

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Queer Art 4.0: Exploring the Diversity of Desire and the Contents of Our Hearts

August 9, 2025

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Grease The Immersive Movie Musical at Evolution London. Photo by Luke Dyson.

Grease The Immersive Movie Musical Review

August 7, 2025

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Gloria Onitiri as Anna Maria Mozart and Cecilia in Saving Mozart at The Other Palace. Photo by Danny Kaan.

Saving Mozart at The Other Palace is a classical powerhouse with emotional depth

August 6, 2025

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Inside the 101 Dalmatians Musical at London’s Eventim Apollo

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Photo by Brock Wegner. Unsplash

When Hookups Don’t Heal: Queer Loneliness in a Culture of Sex

July 31, 2025

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We Are All Dianas in This Loud and Joyful Drag Musical

July 30, 2025

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Manok (이반리 장만옥) is the queer elder we all need right now

July 29, 2025

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Breakwater film review: a quiet story of guilt, grief and queer connection

July 27, 2025

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Disney’s Hercules Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane London – Full Review and Ticket Info

July 26, 2025

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I Saw Ganesha at Trade and Didn’t Know It Yet

July 25, 2025

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Venice 2025 lineup is here with Netflix, del Toro, Lanthimos and great new voices

July 24, 2025

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You Don’t Like Beyoncé? That’s Still Gay Enough

June 27, 2025

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Raindance Film Festival 2025 opens with emotion, mischief and two unforgettable Icons

June 20, 2025

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Ciana Howlin (Hannah) and Kate Crisp (Zoe) in The Watch at The Glitch Theatre. Photo credit: Jake Bush

Two actors lead The Watch with precision and restraint

June 3, 2025

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The Great Gatsby pulls you in but never quite lands

May 27, 2025

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