After well-recieved runs at both the White Bear and Oval House, Daniel Reitz’s play, Studies for a Portrait,  about a dying artist caught in a web of emotional intrigue (three men vying for his affections, art and fortune-hmmm), lands at the King’s Head Theatre with a n all new cast. The eight week run debuted March 30th and will run through May 23rd.

Julian Barker, who is perhaps one of the most acclaimed American artists of all time (alongside the likes of Andy Warhol), has only months to live as pancreatic cancer is ravaging his body. As the news of his imminent demise spreads, he retreats to East Hampton to die an artists death. Chad, Julian’s much younger partner, is set to become the prime beneficiary of his extremely valuable legacy of iconic works. But Marcus, Julian’s former lover, is determined to stake his claim and re-enters the picture.  And last but not least enters Chad’s 23-year-old underwear-model boyfriend, Justin, who intervenes with his own agenda.

Is there anything better than spending your evening watching a cat fight unfold? I think not.

Other ideas for you Culturati’s out there.

Thinking of a holiday by the sea? Brighton is Britain’s best seaside LGBT destination, only 45 minutes south of London. Below are our top ten suggestions on how to truly experience LGBT Brighton.

1. Get Some Revenge

One of Brighton’s big gay pleasures offering different nights 5 times a week, there is something for everyone.

2. Attend Brighton Pride

Brighton Pride celebrates everything LGBT in a week long extravaganza of events and parties culminating in a spectacular carnival parade and party in Preston Park.

3.  Buy Something Naughty and Nice

Visit She Said, a boutique selling Lingerie, Corsets, Hosiery, Shoes, Party wear, Adult Toys. Club wear, Books, Art and Gifts.

4.  Visit a Temple…

A temple of relaxation that is. A small and intimate space welcoming gay and bisexual men from 2pm until 5am every day.

5.  Take your Meds at Doctor Brightons

Spend some time at this Brighton institution, with views across the sea making it a popular place to sit outside during the summer months, and the cozy interior draws the crowds in the winter.

6.  Download a Cool City Walk

From trendy North Laine area, to the Royal Pavilion, then on to the many attractions along the seafront and of course, around the famous Lanes.

7.  Take a tour of the Royal Pavilion

This stunning seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV) is one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles. A must see.

8. Get Hitched

Brighton was recently named the most popular place in the UK for civil partnerships.

9.  Go shopping in the Artist’s Quarter

Housing a collection of quaint and funky artist’s studio spaces.  Grab a coffee and enjoy the art hunt.

10.  Don your fanciest hat

Fancy a day at the races? Check out John Smith’s Race Day where you can wear your fanciest hat and place a bet at a course where the turf meets the surf.

Click here for even more ideas on what you can do in LGBT Brighton.

The 24th London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival is set to hit the capital’s SouthBank for the last fortnight of March, bringing an eclectic, ground-breaking, sometimes devilish, oft heartbreaking collection of films whose commonality is their celebration of gay – or just queer! – culture. Read the full story

Following the massive success of its three pop-up nights last year, the (in)famous Circus – as brought to you by AAA-list drag queen Jodie Harsh – has made the welcome decision to open back up a regular club night. Now approaching its fourth birthday, Circus becomes a monthly party – and things can only can better (and bigger!). Read the full story

Matthew Bourne’s legendary all-male Swan Lake is back in London – but only until January 24, and this production, at Sadler’s Wells, has been garnering reviews to equal – or better, those it received at its premiere there in 1995.
 
The longest running ballet in the history of the West End or Broadway, Bourne’s Swan Lake is based loosely on the romantic Russian original, including its Tchaikovsky music and plot outline, but with stylistic inspiration from Hitchcock’s The Birds, and most startlingly of all, with the traditional female corps de ballet replaced with a menacing male ensemble. At its Broadway premiere, Time Out New York called it “a miracle”.
 
Touring companies have played to sold-out houses throughout the world, earning Bourne’s work over 30 international theatre awards, including three Tonys, but now it’s back where it all began, and with extravagant, award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston.
 
“The impact of this vibrant staging is undiminished; if anything it’s even stronger” (The Times).
 
“As bold and beautiful as ever” (Daily Telegraph).
 
“The most successful modern ballet yet made. This Swan is as powerful as ever” (Daily Express).
 
 
www.sadlerswells.com