Interview: Brooke Lynn Hytes on Stop! That! Train!, Drag and Queer Joy
Brooke Lynn Hytes has captivated audiences worldwide with her dazzling blend of ballet precision and drag charisma. Now starring in Stop! That! Train!, a groundbreaking queer disaster comedy, Brooke Lynn opens up about her unique journey from classical dance stages to...
The 2026 Dorian TV Awards Prove Queer Stories Are as Varied as Any Other
The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association (GALECA) just announced the winners of their 18th annual Dorian TV Awards, and I have to say, this year’s lineup has me feeling hopeful about where we’re headed. Heated Rivalry, Hacks, and Pluribus took some of the...
Behind the Scenes of High School Musical On Stage: Conversations with Aaron Renfree, Harry Judd, Joe Houston, William Whelton & Leonor Correia
I recently spoke with some of the incredible talent behind the immersive new UK production of Disney’s High School Musical. From choreography to direction and starring cast, here’s what they had to say about the show, queer representation, and what makes this...
Alfie Wickham on Heart Beats Strong: Queer Identity, Masculinity, and the Power of Friendship
Heart Beats Strong is a physical theatre piece based on the teenage diary entries of Alfie Wickham, Kai Porter, and Noah Manzoor. It explores queer identity, vulnerability, and masculinity through movement, storytelling, and friendship. The show runs at Pleasance...
Panos Kandunias on I Bought A Flip Phone: Queer Loneliness and Digital Burnout
In I Bought A Flip Phone, Panos Kandunias offers a sharp, witty, and deeply personal exploration of digital burnout and queer loneliness. The show follows Charlie, who ditches his smartphone for a 2002 Nokia flip phone in search of clarity, only to confront...
Luke Bayer on Playing Ryan Evans in High School Musical and His Journey in Theatre
I recently spoke with Luke Bayer, who stars as Ryan Evans in the first UK non-replica production of Disney’s High School Musical. The show opens at The Lowry, Salford on 22 August 2026 (running until 19 September 2026) with Jason Donovan as Coach Bolton, before...
Joel Harper-Jackson on Stepping Into Sinatra’s Shoes: “I Had to Prove Something”
Joel Harper-Jackson’s journey to playing Frank Sinatra in the new musical Sinatra at the Aldwych Theatre is a story of perseverance, transformation, and passion. From his early days in musical theatre to the emotional depths of Daniel’s Husband, Joel has always sought...
Bradley Gibson Interview: Returning to Hercules and Making His West End Debut
Bradley Gibson recently made his West End debut in Disney’s Hercules at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, reprising the role he originated in New Jersey in 2023. The show runs until 5 September. Here, Bradley shares his thoughts on returning to the role, the power...