Published inThe Pink Green RoomLegends of Drag: H.I.H The Grand Duchess Regina FongLast night, I watched the much admired Drag Race UK for the first time. I had heard some good things about it and thought it might be…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Published inThe Pink Green RoomForgotten LGBT Heroes of the Theatre: Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton EdwardsFar be it from me to gossip — as you all know I am discretion personified — but I was being a bit of a silver surfer the other day and…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Published inThe Pink Green Room’Tis a blushing shame faced spirit: Gielgud’s cottaging catastrophe!Sir John Gielgud was, without a doubt, one of the finest actors of his generation. With his silky smooth tones and polished delivery, he…Mar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Forgotten Queens: The Legendary Mrs ShufflewickApologies for my absence during this last week or so, not that you’ve missed me. I’ve been away for a much deserved break in the country —…Oct 24, 2020Oct 24, 2020
Published inThe Pink Green RoomGandalf and Victor Meldrew getting a massage together?! I don’t believe it!!!“Put on Radio 4 now!” — a request that sends a shiver down my spine. Maybe I’m odd but I have no interest in the state of modern GM…Oct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020
Published inThe Pink Green RoomE.M Forster and the Egyptian Tram DriverIt’s Sunday night, the rain is beating heavily against the window-pane and I’m beyond bored and fed up, so nothing new there. At 6 o’clock…Oct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020
Published inThe Pink Green RoomWelcome to The Pink Green Room — the chaise longue of historical camp gossipIt’s October. It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s boring. Four things that I have been saying to myself incessantly and we’re only five days into…Oct 6, 2020Oct 6, 2020