Justin Vivian Bond @ Soho Walthamstow…

Last night Stuart & I went to see Justin Vivian Bond’s Sex With Strangers at the iconic Soho Walthamstow.

We were absolutely riveted. Bond (@mxviv), backed by their ace five‑piece band led by musical director Matt Ray, conjured up an evening of cabaret steeped in Marianne Faithfull lore. From the smoky “Broken English” to the haunting “Ballad of Lucy Jordan,” there wasn’t a wrong note or story in sight.

The venue itself, a beautifully restored art‑deco gem on Walthamstow high street, gleamed with glitzybar lights and boasted an intimate atmosphere that transformed every anecdote - from Bond’s Dairy Queen epiphany to tales from the Faithfull archives - into electrifying theatre. 

Special mention to guitarist/singer Nath Ann Carrera and the effortlessly chic Matt Ray’s band. 

Big cheers to @sohotheatre for hosting such a bold and soulful night out.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Intimate Apparel @ Donmar Warehouse...

Last night Stuart and I went to the @donmarwarehouse in London's glitzy Covent Garden and found ourselves quietly unraveled by Intimate Apparel. 

Lynn Nottage’s exquisite play threads love, loneliness, and longing into every scene, all framed by corsets and dreams.

@tanyaloureynolds is luminous as Esther — her stillness says more than pages of dialogue. @pierronielmee matches her beat for beat, bringing such vulnerability to his role that the tension never lets go.

In a West End teeming with showy sparkle, Intimate Apparel wins with restraint and elegance. A masterclass in stitch and soul.

#IntimateApparel #DonmarWarehouse #LondonTheatre 

In Pursuit Of Repetitive Beats @ Barbican Centre…

Yesterday I stepped back into the future. #InPursuitOfRepetitiveBeats

@BarbicanCentre — pure joy, nostalgia & euphoria. Thrilling VR trip back to ’89 rave culture.

Creator #DarrenEmerson, funded @EastCityFilms.

Acid house reborn for 2025. 🌀🎶 #VR #AcidHouse @d_unit77

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hersh Dagmarr’s Indefinite Leave To Remain @CrazyCoqs

Andrew treated me to an afternoon (and a night) out yesterday. Dinner, drinks, and a cabaret.

The cabaret; Hersh Dagmarr’s Indefinite Leave To Remain @CrazyCoqs was a decadent, Weimar-soaked reimagining of @PetShopBoys classics - camp, cabaret, and queer nostalgia in perfect harmony, with Karen Newby’s piano brilliance sealing the deal. Andy & loved it.

@hershdagmarr #QueerCabaret

Set-list

Left To My Own Devices
Heart
I Wouldn’t Normally Do That Kind Of Thing
I’m Not Scared
So Hard
Always On My Mind
Single-Bilingual
West End Girls

Being Boring (Instrumental)

The Sodom And Gomorrah Show
An Englishman Always Takes His Time
Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots Of Money)
Did You See Me Coming? (exert)
Rent
Jealousy 
It’s A Sin
Infinite Leave To Remain

Encore
Always On My Mind

https://www.hershdagmarr.com

The Ministry of Lesbian Affaires @ Kiln Theatre…

With Stuart & Darce saw The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs. Chaotic queer joy - a choir rehearsal that turns into hilarious group therapy with big feelings & even bigger vocals. Loud, proud, & ridiculously fun. 🏳️‍🌈🎶 @KilnTheatre #MinistryOfLesbianAffairs #KilnTheatre #LGBTQTheatre 

Careers Advice…

Top tip: Kids, if you didn't get the grades you want and still want to get into the House Of Lords, try being the first born son of a heredity peer. 👍

London Pride…

Well, that was fun. London Pride 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

I can’t begin to explain how happy I was yesterday. I was literally jumping for joy.

Thank you so much Jacob, Jay, all the @gaygooners Officers, and to @Arsenal for making it all happen.