Category: Arts & Culture
The mythological figure of King Arthur, renowned for his quest for the Holy Grail, has been suggested as a potential LGBTQ+ figure due to a reference in which he is described as wearing “women’s clothing”. Denbighshire Council has included King Arthur in a timeline of LGBTQ+ history, highlighting significant moments related to LGBTQ+ identities. The […]
The AFL Women’s (AFLW) Pride Round has once again delivered a vibrant celebration of inclusivity, with all 18 elite women’s Aussie rules football teams donning rainbow kits and participating in events supporting the LGBTQ+ community. While the AFLW continues to set a standard for diversity and acceptance, some fans of the men’s game remain at […]
Spankie Jackzon’s debuted her solo show Just The Tip for the first time on NZ soil to open Palmy Drag Fest… and kicked it in the d**k! We are sat next to Spankie’s parents for her homecoming show. During our cover interview for our August issue, Spankie revealed that her parents had not seen the […]
World of Wearable Arts’ 2024 Show Dream Awake leaves Fraser Shaw awe-inspired! Wellington has had a bit of a bad run lately – Government worker lay-offs, water woes, ongoing bike lane construction… But one thing Wellington gets right every time is the World of Wearable Arts show (affectionately known as ‘WOW’). A fusion and celebration […]
The official trailer for Heartstopper season three has arrived, offering a glimpse into what’s in store for Nick and Charlie. The trailer kicks off with Truham School students reflecting on the pressures of “sixth form, uni options,” and the sudden feeling that life is becoming overwhelming. We’ve all been there. Season three will delve deeper […]
The queer women behind, We Were Dangerous, writer Maddie Dai and director Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, discuss the personal inspirations behind this timely tale of autonomy, freedom and independent spirit. Filmed in Christchurch, We Were Dangerous tells the story of Nellie, Daisy and Lou, three girls labelled to be so uncivilised that they are sent to a school […]
FUN HOME, the queerest of queer musicals opened at The Court Theatre on Saturday 10 August. Magnificently directed by Kathleen Burns, FUN HOME, deals with heavy thought-provoking topics like coming out in different eras, death, family and suicide, with subtle nuance and gentle humour. Fantastic, funny and heartfelt songs punctuate this Tony Award-winning musical, which […]
Since 2009, Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) has presented the best local and international filmmaking to movie lovers all over the country. 2024’s selection highlights how queer films are leading the way in diverse genre-shattering cinema, many of which will not be screened here, outside of the NZIFF. Here is YOUR ex’s […]