Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical
Wow! And I mean it – what a show. The breathtaking costumes, the uplifting music, the talented cast and, of course, the bus! It’s about time that we have the best of the best. So often the international shows that we see here are never quite as good as the non-touring versions and I feel […]
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras 2017 roundup: Smaller festival still a success
There was general consensus that while the 2017 Pink Loerie Mardi Gras and Arts Festival was smaller compared to previous years, it was still a success. In its 17th incarnation, the annual Pink Loerie event paints the town of Knysna in the Western Cape pink. Shops, guest houses and the general public were decked out […]
Merkel calls out Putin over Chechnya anti-gay purge
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has publicly addressed the persecution of gay men in Chechnya in a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders met on Tuesday in Sochi, Russia. It was Merkel’s first trip to the county since 2015. After the meeting, Merkel spoke out about human rights concerns in Russia […]