This review first appeared in Exeunt magazine. You can read it here. Many animals, such as meerkats, engage in ‘co-operative breeding’, in which a tribe of adult animals collectively raises their young. Ben Ockrent’s new comedy, Breeders, is a witty and enjoyable look… Read More ›
LGBT
Sexual Fluidity
I recently wrote a two-part article on sexual fluidity for Reprobait magazine. Both halves of the article are now available online, the first half here and the second here. Do read and comment if you wish. I spoke to a number of… Read More ›
Interview with Ben Ockrent
Last week I interviewed the writer Ben Ockrent about his new play, Breeders. We met at the Kennington Park Café during a break in rehearsals and spoke about the genesis of the play – a comedy based on a lesbian couple… Read More ›
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014: Reviews
I was at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the opening weekend, reviewing theatre and comedy for Broadway Baby. I saw quite a few comedians (Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, Mae Martin and Suzi Ruffell) and a couple of plays (Chef, Hold for Three… Read More ›
Straight Expectations
A few weeks ago I went to an event at the offices of the Guardian newspaper in London. The title of the event was ‘Born That Way: Is There A Gay Gene and Should It Matter?’ and it was held in conjunction… Read More ›