Theatre
For all you thespians out there, this section is your backstage pass to the best queer, sapphic and lesbian theatre around. From must-see performances to in-depth reviews, we spotlight the shows you can’t miss.
Gwenda’s Garage review: a lesbian-led musical full of grit, heart and herstory
We headed to Southwark Playhouse to review Gwenda’s Garage, a bold lesbian-led musical about 1980s Sheffield, activism, and the women who took on … Read Article
Private View: A Queer, Sexy, and Unsettling New Play Coming to Soho Theatre
When two women collide in Private View, their connection burns fast, deep, and dangerously bright. Starring Sex Education’s Patricia Allison and The Gold’… Read Article
Spin Cycle: The Lesbian Launderette Play
Discover Spin Cycle, Berserk Theatre’s five-star queer play turning a South London launderette into a stage for lost love, messy memories and neon … Read Article
WANTED at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Queer Crime Drama Shortlisted for Popcorn Award
WANTED hits Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with a bold queer crime story blending 2000s nostalgia, dark humour, and political bite. Written and performed by Eleanor Higgins … Read Article
The Switchboard Project: Lesbian Theatre Brings 1985 to London
The Switchboard Project hits The Hope Theatre Sept 2025 - a funny, moving queer play about lesbian life, love, and activism in 1980s London.… Read Article
The Queerest Shows to Catch at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 – Underbelly Edition
Heading to the Fringe? Our handpicked Underbelly guide features the best queer, sapphic, and camp shows to make your festival unforgettable this season.… Read Article
Stripping Santa & Perfect Parody: A Very Naughty Christmas Is Winter’s Hottest Stage Show
Get ready for A Very Naughty Christmas! Hilarious parody, burlesque, and cheeky fun make this Aussie cult hit the must-see festive show in London … Read Article
Diary of a Gay Disaster: We chat with the writer Rachael Mailer
We caught up with Rachael Mailer to discuss how lesbian culture has evolved in the two years since they started writing the show - … Read Article
‘The Good Women’: A Queer Rom-Com Play at Cockpit Theatre This Weekend
Straight from the heart of London's vibrant theatre scene, we have a queer rom-com set in the 1960s that's sure to steal your heart … Read Article
Read our Review of the Romantic Comedy: One Year Itch
We went to see the new romantic comedy One Year Itch showing at the theatre in London now. Read on to find out what … Read Article
On Railton Road: a story of queer squatting in 1970s Brixton
In 1970’s Brixton, the gay community was shaking up heteronormative ideals by defying the grounds of private property and the nuclear family. … Read Article
Love, loss, and motherhood: Review of The Island, a new play by Cervantes Theatre
Read our review of The Island, a moving and challenging story of motherhood of a lesbian couple. In theatre until 21 Oct.… Read Article
Top Edinburgh Fringe Picks 2023
Here are Nonchalant top LGBTQ+ picks for this summer's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A great mix of music comedy and theatre from a whole host … Read Article
Cultured chaotic and hilarious. Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before!
Sh!t Faced Shakespeare, naughty, funny, unpredictable. The perfect theatre date in London this Summer. Now playing at London's Leicester Square Theatre.… Read Article
Interview: Philippa Dawson on her new show Character Flaw debuting this summer in London and Edinburgh Fringe Festival
We catch up with actor and theatre-maker Philippa Dawson about her upcoming one-woman show, Character Flaw, which deals with her experience of ADHD as … Read Article
New lesbian play 30 and Out hits London and Manchester
Lesbian one-woman show 30 and Out hits theatres soon. Here is why you should see it.… Read Article
New bisexual play at Soho Theatre: Here’s why you should see “SAP”
A new bisexual play has opened in London's Soho Theatre - it's not one to miss. Read all about SAP and where you can … Read Article
The Burnt City: A Must See Immersive Theatre Production
Are you in need of an amazing date idea? Do you want to come across like you're this incredibly cultured mega catch? Well, look … Read Article
New Bisexual Play: How We Begin
A new bisexual play to showcase at VAULTS festival 2023. How We Begin is about two friends and one big bisexual love affair.… Read Article
Lesbian cult classic ‘BOUND’ to hit the stage in 2023
Calling all queer theatre fans! Award-winning Vertigo Theatre Productions have announced the lead cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of the acclaimed 1996 neo … Read Article
Interview: Award-Winning Comedian Elf Lyons
We caught up with Elf Lyons the comedian on her current award-winning comedy horror show Raven, what advice she has for those trying to … Read Article
Ministry of Lesbian Affairs: Theatre Review
'The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs' is the latest offering from award winning playwright Iman Qureshi and oh my, what a treat it is.… Read Article
Interview: Iman Qureshi
Interview with award-winning lesbian writer Iman Qureshi. Iman's new play, 'The Ministry of Lesbian Affairs' is premiering at Soho Theatre this May.… Read Article
Interview: Hannah Hauer-King
We got to catch up with the Founder and Director of Damsel Productions - Hannah Hauer-King. We discussed the ins and outs of her … Read Article
Interview: Actor and writer Izzy Tennyson
Read all about what inspired Izzy Tennyson to write Grotty, her love life, and advice on how to get into acting and writing below.&… Read Article
