After attending a performance of Larry Kramer’s play THE NORMAL HEART, a young man’s life is changed forever that night thanks to the power of theatre. Broken up into a series of stories, Drake abstractly documents a gay man’s journey of self-discovery. From the late-night club crawl to the buff-bunny gyms, from the threat of […]

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Like many a gay country lad, Dick comes to the big city in search of men and money. But just as Londoners are getting back on their feet, dastardly mayoral candidate Queen Rat and her minions rise up to bite them in the ankles! When she frames Dick for a terrible crime, Dick stiffens himself […]

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The Houses of Parliament is one of the most iconic buildings not just in London but probably even Europe.  Stood next to the Victoria Tower, or as the name you most likely know it by, Big Ben, (which is actually the name of the bell, not the building, which Londoners will love to tell you) […]

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Sitges is a coastal town close to Barcelona that has become a haven for LGBTQ+ travellers, revellers and families alike.  It’s a combination of sun, sand, amazing food and an unstoppable nightlife means it has quickly become a must-visit location for straight and gay people alike.  Here are just a few reasons why you should […]

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Thomas wakes up surprised and naked in a young man’s bed, and memories of last night’s one-night-stand come flooding back. When the boy’s mother joins them for breakfast – in bed! – it’s just the first sign that this is a family that doesn’t do privacy. Or, it turns out, goodbyes… The Morning After takes […]

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A comic play about sex and commitment in the 21st century. Rafe and Pete have hit a rut. After seven-and-a-half blissfully happy years, their lack of sexual experience is driving them apart. So when they proposition mutual friend Michael to help out with their problems – knowing full well that Michael has his own partner […]

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Bare follows a group of students at a Catholic boarding school as they grapple with issues of sexuality, identity, and the future. As the group attempts to put on a musical production of Romeo and Juliet, tensions flare, self-doubt simmers, and God’s path seems more difficult to find than ever. This coming of age tale […]

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Most people get to be happy with one person. I don’t see why I should have it any different. Circa explores the blurred identity of the gay relationship in the modern age. Following the story of one man’s romantic life, we are taken through the different relationships and encounters he experiences over a period of […]

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