29th Nov2018

Postcards from London (Film)

by timbaros
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A young handsome man from Essex travels to the Big Smoke and encounters unusual situations in the new film ‘Postcards from London.’

Harris Dickinson, who was so sexy and memorable in last year’s critically-acclaimed film ‘Beach Rats,’ is again sexy in this new role, a role where he again plays a gay character. Dickinson is Jim who winds up in, of all places Soho, where he falls into a crowd of male escorts, but these are not the typical kind of escorts one would encounter in any big city – these escorts are of an artistic bend. They, strangely, have a thing for the paintings of Caravaggio – paintings that are all so homoerotic and sexy. And Jim becomes, for one of his paying clients, a character right out of one of Caravaggio’s paintings. But It’s a premise that’s very unusual, including the fact that Jim seems to have some sort of hallucination of planting himself in the paintings, it’s a premise that just doesn’t work. A film called ‘Postcards of London’ should show part of London, especially Soho and all it’s nooks and crannies. But ‘Postcards from London’ was shot on a soundstage, so there’s actually very very little (just in the beginning) shots of the city it’s named after. And while most of the other actors are good, and while Dickinson does his utmost best to try to keep a straight face, I guess the only reason to watch this film is because the most of the actors are scantily clad most of the time.

‘Postcards from London’ is out now

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29th Nov2018

DIetrich: Natural Duty (Theatre)

by timbaros
Peter Groom in Dietrich Natural Duty 4 Photo by Monir El HaimarMarlene Dietrich has been called to duty – and lucky for us it’s in London.
Dietrich, star of many a stage and film, as well as many a front line during WWII, was a legend, was a humanitarian, and was perhaps one of the most famous women of the 20th Century. Now, for a second time this year, we can bathe in her presence, and voice, in a show called ‘DIetrich Natural Duty: A One (Wo)man Show’ now playing at the almost gorgeous as Dietrich venue Wilton’s Music Hall.
In a stunning glittery long-beaded golden sequin dress, Dietrich (played to perfection by Peter Groom), takes us back to the time when she, in 1942, amidst the battlefields, turns her back at the country of her birth, Germany, and helps to rally, and excite, the troops. Through a mix of song, wit, curves, and a voice to die for, ‘DIetrich Natural Duty’ is an irresistible and breathtaking show where Groom just about channels his inner and outer Dietrich to shear perfection. This show, and Groom, is mesmerising and will take your breathe away.
‘DIetrich Natural Duty: A One (Wo)man Show’ ends its run on Saturday November 24th. To buy tickets, please click here:
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29th Nov2018

Briefs (Theatre)

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ACF-11Jun-BriefsCE-credit-Kate-Pardey-123The Briefs boys are back and they’re being extra naughty!

You know the boys – they are the burlesque troupe from Australia who, annually, bring us fun, frolics, and huge loads – of sexiness – to the Underbelly tent in the Southbank every summer season. Well this year they’re giving us a extra dose of themselves – they are putting on their act in Leicester Square!
 
Headlining two shows in the Leicester Square Spiegeltent (the first show at 7:30 and a second at 10:15), ‘Briefs: Close Encounters’ take us into outer space with the sexy guys who wear all sorts of space attire (and luckily for the audience the attire comes off!) in a show that can be described as too sexy for space! The cast, and pretty much the show, is very similar to their show at Underbelly – but the space theme is a twist in the right direction! The Briefs boys, led by fabulous emcee Fez Fa’anana, includes one of Australia’s leading circus showmen Captain Kidd; acrobat and clownish time-hopping rabbit Dale Woodbridge-Brown; superstar aerialist Thomas Worrell, defying gravity and tying himself in knots above the crowd; and the youngest member of Briefs, the loveable rogue and boy wonder Louis Biggs, as well as performance artist Harry Clayton-Wright. They perform their circus skills, raucous comedy, and display their unique disrobing skills for the audience to enjoy. But stop press – the 10:15 p.m. show is even more racier, more raucous, with more genitalia on display, and isn’t that what the world needs now? And after the 10:15 p.m. show the tent becomes a disco where you can dance and boogie with the stars of the show! Having attended both shows last week, and then stayed on for the disco, we had an excellent time. With this, we are definitely buying tickets for their New Years Eve Extravaganza, which will be the place to be in London. It will be guaranteed trash, disco, glamour and nudity! 
For times and prices of the show, please see below.
‘Briefs: Close Encounters’ is an encounter I want to experience again and again!
BRIEFS: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS – The world’s hottest all-male boylesque group will grab Christmas by the baubles in their dazzling new show 
Times:   7.30pm Wednesday – Sunday (additional performance Tuesday 18th December)
Matinees 3pm Saturday (except 22nd December)
Running Time:                                   100 mins – including interval
Age:                                                       Recommended 16+
 
Ticket Prices:                                    
Preview pricing:
Friday 9 November –  Sunday 11 November inclusive – stalls: £20, posh seats: £25, booths: £150.
 
CLUB BRIEFS – X-rated 
Times:                                                  Fridays and Saturdays: 10.15pm
Running Time:                                   90 mins 
Age:                                                       Strictly 18+
Tickets:                                                From £23.50p.  
Press Night: Wednesday 14 November 2018 at 7.30pm
 
CLUB BRIEFS: NYE EXTRAVAGANZA!Suggested dress code: EXTRAVAGANCE. 
Date:               Monday 31 December 2018
Time:                                    10pm – 2.15am
Running Time:                   240 mins
Age:                                       Strictly 18+
Ticket Prices:     Stalls £41.50/ Posh Seats £61.50/ Private Booth £301.50
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29th Nov2018

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Theatre)

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'Everybody's Talking About Jamie' Musical performed at the Apollo Theatre, London, UKJamie, Jamie, Jamie. ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!’ And damn right they should be.

‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,’ in case you haven’t heard by now, is the heartwarming story of Jamie – a young man from Sheffield who is different from the other kids in his class. When his teacher asks her students what they want to be when they grow up, one says doctor, another says lawyer, while Jamie says that he wants to be a drag queen! Supported by him mother and her best friend, along with some of his best mates, who all happen to be girls, Jamie’s dream may eventually come true! But first he has to overcome prejudice, as well as the school bully (and also an unloving father who has practically disowned him), to be able to be who he wants to be!
 
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ opened to critical acclaim at the Sheffield Crucible in 2017, and has been playing to practically sold out audiences for exactly one year at London’s Apollo Theatre in the West End. It’s a heartwarming and enduring story that’s actually true. It’s based on the life of Jamie New – who appeared in a 2011 BBC documentary called ‘Jamie: Drag Queen at 16.’ With Music by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells, and Books and Lyrics by Tom MacRae,’Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ is touching, but at the same time manufactured in the way ‘Kinky Boots’ is (we all know how it is going to end). John McCrea is brilliant as Jamie – he really works the stage in those high high heals! And he’s a dead ringer for the real Jamie! Rebecca McKinnis is great as Jamie’s mom Margaret, and she does get a show-stopper or two (‘He’s my Boy’ may bring a tear to your eye). In a bit of stunt casting, Michelle Visage is the teacher, but it’s Shobna Gulati who plays, and is fierce, as Margaret’s best friend, and one of Jamie’s staunchest supporters.
 
It’s a feel good show with a feel good message, and isn’t that we all need right now!
 

!’ And damn right they should be.

‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie,’ in case you haven’t heard by now, is the heartwarming story of Jamie – a young man from Sheffield who is different from the other kids in his class. When his teacher asks her students what they want to be when they grow up, one says doctor, another says lawyer, while Jamie says that he wants to be a drag queen! Supported by him mother and her best friend, along with some of his best mates, who all happen to be girls, Jamie’s dream may eventually come true! But first he has to overcome prejudice, as well as the school bully (and also an unloving father who has practically disowned him), to be able to be who he wants to be!
 
‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ opened to critical acclaim at the Sheffield Crucible in 2017, and has been playing to practically sold out audiences for exactly one year at London’s Apollo Theatre in the West End. It’s a heartwarming and enduring story that’s actually true. It’s based on the life of Jamie New – who appeared in a 2011 BBC documentary called ‘Jamie: Drag Queen at 16.’ With Music by The Feeling’s Dan Gillespie Sells, and Books and Lyrics by Tom MacRae,’Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ is touching, but at the same time manufactured in the way ‘Kinky Boots’ is (we all know how it is going to end). John McCrea is brilliant as Jamie – he really works the stage in those high high heals! And he’s a dead ringer for the real Jamie! Rebecca McKinnis is great as Jamie’s mom Margaret, and she does get a show-stopper or two (‘He’s my Boy’ may bring a tear to your eye). In a bit of stunt casting, Michelle Visage is the teacher, but it’s Shobna Gulati who plays, and is fierce, as Margaret’s best friend, and one of Jamie’s staunchest supporters.
 
It’s a feel good show with a feel good message, and isn’t that we all need right now!
 
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