One of the earliest plays to address AIDS, The Normal Heart was Larry Kramer’s furious admonition of those he saw as muting the response to the mounting crisis. Its central character is Ned, an activist who is desperately trying to … Continue reading →
Noel Grieg was an exceptional playwright renowned for producing high quality plays on a wide range of social issues, many involving themes around sexuality. As Time Goes By (1977) documents segments of gay history from Victorian London to the Stonewall … Continue reading →
The British public has a long-held fascination with men in drag. Perhaps it dates back to Shakespearean times when women weren’t allowed on stage but it has continued ever since. The Victorian era had George Robey, the early 20’s had … Continue reading →
The original inspiration for this Broadway musical was the 1978 French film of the same name which, in turn, was based on a 1973 stage play. The storyline centres around Jean-Michel, the 24-year old biological son of Georges, a gay … Continue reading →
In 1980, US high school student Aaron Fricke took Cumberland High School in Rhode Island to court for the right to bring a male date to the school prom. It was an extraordinarily brave thing to do given both his … Continue reading →