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Review: Mrs Simpsons – Style and substance:
Fans of The Crown will know all about the inspiration behind Mrs Simpsons restaurant. Gavin Hayward reviews this Dullstroom landmark.

Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical:
Wow! And I mean it – what a show. The breathtaking costumes, the uplifting music, the talented

Joburg theatre review: Shrek the Musical:
Musicals! It’s a genre you either love or hate. Shrek, at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre, however, is not

Review: Madame Zingara presents The Celebration:
You know, without us gay boys this world we live in would just be rather dull and boring. Totally meh and

Music Divas Special: Taylor Swift, Barbra Streisand, Annie Lennox, Bette Midler & more.:
BETTE MIDLER – IT’S THE GIRLS
The gay-friendly
The gay-friendly

THEATRE REVIEW: ONE ARM:
I’ll never forget my introduction to the wonderful words and works of Tennessee Williams. It was in the early 90s and it happened late

MAMBA SPINS: MICHAEL JACKSON, MARIAH CAREY, LILY ALLEN & MORE:
MICHAEL JACKSON – XSCAPE
The King of Pop might have passed away in 2009 but

REVIEW: QUEEN AT THE BALLET:
This past week saw the opening of Sean Bovim’s much publicised and highly anticipated Queen at the Ballet at the Joburg Theatre.
After

SPINS: KATY PERRY, MILEY CYRUS, LORDE:
The ladies are in the house! Jared Orlin reviews the latest releases from Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Lorde and

SPINS: CHER, JOHN LEGEND, JOHN MAYER & MORE:
Jared Orlin reviews the latest releases from veteran diva and gay icon Cher, the oh-so-sexy John Legend,

REVIEW: SNOWMAN:
UJ's THATSOGAY theatre festival in Joburg kicked off with the international work, Snowman, by Canadian playwright, Greg MacArthur - a very unusual and meaty offering, writes Moira de Swardt.

REVIEW: THE QUIET VIOLENCE OF DREAMS:
The Quiet Violence of Dreams is not a pretty story, writes Moira de Swardt. It's about Tshepo, who does drugs, spends time in a mental institution and becomes a rent boy in a gay massage parlour.

MAMMA MIA! REVIEW:
The ABBA inspired musical, Mamma Mia!, is back on the Joburg stage. But if you’ve already watched the movie, is it worth shelling out your hard-earned cash to see it?

REVIEW: MARC LOTTERING – NOT IN 3D:
Funny man Marc Lottering’s latest show, Not in 3D, is now on at Cape Town’s new On Broadway dinner theatre on Long Street.

REVIEW: DOO BEE BOOBIES:
If popular gay thought is to be believed, in South Africa in 2010 there’s no need for gay pride events, going to gay bars or even watching drag shows....

REVIEW: THE TIMEKEEPERS:
For a play set in one room and with only two main characters, The Timekeepers has an impressive sense of momentum and breadth.

REVIEW: PTERODACTYLS:
It’s been a while since we’ve seen a meaty play with gay themes on Joburg’s stages, and Pterodactyls is a welcome and filling theatrical meal.

REVIEW: CORONATION:
Nataniël's latest stage show at Emperor’s Palace, Coronation, certainly entertains; but is the enigmatic performer stuck in a creative rut?

REVIEW: MILE HIGH, THE JUMBO PACKAGE:
Cathy Specific returns to regale us with tales and songs chronicling her life as a high-flying trolley-dollie in bigger budget version of her original show.

REVIEW: WHERE THE BOYS ARE:
It’s been quite a while since I last truly enjoyed an evening at Cape Town’s On Broadway. Some of the shows staged there, during the past few months, have left a lot to be desired.