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First ever Olivier award for a transgender themed play
For the first time a transgender-themed play has won an Olivier award. Rotterdam, the story of a lesbian couple, one of whom comes out as a transgender man, won the award for outstanding achievement in...
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Romeo and Juliet to be performed as gay love story between Premier League...
Romeo and Juliet is set to be performed as a gay love story between two Premier League footballers. The production, at Union Theatre in central London, will see the two main characters play out their...
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Win tickets for groundbreaking transgender play Rotterdam
After its triumphant win at the 2017 Olivier Awards, the critically acclaimed comedy Rotterdam returns to London for a strictly limited engagement at The Arts Theatre, London. Don’t miss your chance to...
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Brokeback Mountain play adaptation officially in production
A stage play based on Brokeback Mountain is officially in production. The 1997 novel, by Annie Proulx, is best known for its 2005 Oscar-winning film adaptation – which stars Heath Ledger and Jake...
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Shocking Israeli play about lesbian Nazi officer affair with Jewish prisoner...
A shocking Israeli play about a relationship between a lesbian Nazi officer and a female Jewish prisoner is coming to the UK. Under The Skin by Yonatan Calderon is set in two places and time periods –...
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School board goes back on decision to ban ‘gay’ play
A school board has cancelled its decision to pull funding from a school play because it told the story of two gay teens. The Thames Valley District School Board has given back the $15,000 sponsorship...
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Trans Jesus play sparks death threats in Brazil
The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven, a play which stars a trans Jesus, has been targeted with “horrible death threats” while being performed in Brazil. The one-woman play, which was created...
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The Inheritance nominated for eight Olivier Awards
Gay-themed play The Inheritance has been nominated for eight Olivier Awards. The nominations were announced on Tuesday (March 5) ahead of the award ceremony, which will take place on April 7. The...
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New play tells story of African-American lesbian who draws her inspiration...
Natalie Portman’s iconic film roles have provided the inspiration for a new play about a 16-year-old African-American lesbian set to debut off-Broadway in February. All The Natalie Portmans tells the...
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Rebel playwright Charlie Josephine on fighting for queer youth: ‘I want them...
In a PinkNews exclusive, I, Joan playwright Charlie Josephine talks transphobic backlash, queering stage stories and inspiring the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth. Last year, acclaimed playwright...
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