Willy Hudson’s story is a familiar one for many gay people. In fact, I myself had a similar experience to a lesser degree as a younger man. Coming to terms with your own sexuality against the backdrop of a religious society that disagrees with everything you feel can leave some lasting damage. That feeling of… Continue reading Welcome Home
Month: June 2025
BRB develops young ballet company
Birmingham Royal Ballet has set up a new company, BRB2, which will seek out ”some of the best young ballet graduates from around the world” to join a two-year performance programme. BRB director Carlos Acosta said, “since arriving at BRB, I’ve wanted to develop a young company with its own artistic identity in which some of… Continue reading BRB develops young ballet company
Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons
Lemon is a symbol of longevity, purification, love and friendship. Lemon is also a symbol of bitterness and disappointment. But five lemons in a row without a single comma sounds like somebody is swearing. Sam Steiner’s two-hander, originally performed at Warwick Arts Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival in 2015, when the author was 21, is… Continue reading Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons