Stratford Anew: 5 fresh reasons to revisit The Bard’s home town!
Think you know gay old Stratford-upon-Avon?! Bent’s own little Bard, Adrian Gillan discovers a clutch of new attractions and hotels,
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Madonna: Queen of Pop
by Terry Gee The Material Girl celebrated her 57 birthday on Sunday. I’m sure many of us would be satisfied
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Interview with Comedian Suzi Ruffell
by Terry Gee Five years ago, Suzi Ruffell packed in her day job as a PA and took
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Yapping with Alan Carr
By James Rampton Award-winning comedian, author and chat show supremo Alan Carr, returns to his stand up roots with
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The West End Men
X Factor star Marcus Collins announces that he is joining hit show The West End Men on their brand new
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Edward Scissorhands – Shear Magic
By Gordon Hopps If truth be told, I was in two minds about going to see this production. I
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Culture Club – More Than Silence
There is not a country in the world that doesn’t know the names of Boy George and Culture Club. Grammy
Read moreReturn of The Lasting Sense of Sudden
The Lasting Sense of Sudden is a play that will make you laugh, cry, become infuriated, and just so damn
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Sam Smith – ‘In The Lonely Hours Tour’
Bent favourite Sam Smith has announced his ‘In The Lonely Hour Tour 2015’ which sees him bring his critically acclaimed
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BLOCKBUSTER – The Musical
BLOCKBUSTER The Musical follows the global success of Mamma Mia and We Will Rock You and features classic hits by
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One Man, Two Guvnors
The National Theatre’s award-winning comedy, One Man, Two Guvnors, directed by Nicholas Hytner arrives at the Alhambra Theatre on 21st
Read moreThe Vamps on tour
We here at Bent are always pleased to see the long tradition of boybands continuing as the current crop get
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Miss Nightingale – the new 1940s gay love story
After a hugely successful tour of the UK and West End last year, Miss Nightingale – the musical by Matthew
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The Rocky Horror Show
I know most people don’t need an excuse to frock up, but if you do, there can be no better
Read moreTravel – AUSTRIA: CULTURE, CLASS & CUTIES
VIENNA: A QUICK AND QUEER TOUR Vienna is a unique blend of contemporary style and grandiose heritage. Modern art
Read moreCheryl coming to town
Cheryl (Cole) has announced her first solo nationwide arena tour. Cheryl latest single Call My Name went straight to #1
Read moreLIFE IS A CABARET FOR WILL
Rufus Norris’ much anticipated re-imagining of his double Olivier-award winning production of CABARET is to star internationally renowned singer/songwriter
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Mrs Brown’s Gay Boy
Mrs Brown’s Boys is a comedy sitcom on BBC One, created by and starring Irish writer and performer Brendan O’Carroll.
Read moreEncountering Julian Briefly By Gordon Hopps
We love Julian. We love him for being Julian. We love the way he can insinuate and double entre and
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Travel – Hot in Ottawa!
It may be winter in the Canadian capital, but Ottawa’s history, culture and men leave Adrian Gillan all in a
Read morePAM ANN – Buckle Up!
Buckle Up! Adventure Calls bitches! ‘It’s time to shut the F**K up, sit the F**K down, put your seat belt
Read moreGetting sexy in Salt Lake City
Ushered onto the global stage by the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, Salt Lake City might still be best known as
Read moreDavid Ducasse
David Ducasse shot to fame when he appeared with Scooch – the fabulous foursome who in 2007 represented the UK
Read moreFlanders Fields: Gay Great War Poets
“My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity.” [Wilfred Owen, 1918] Adrian Gillan
Read moreDazzlin’ Dallas – not your verage Western cowtown
Live Large. Think Big. That’s the Dallas marketing slogan and one on which the metropolis delivers in true Texan style.
Read moreCruising For Art
Homotopia’s 8th festival brings audiences 5 new commissions and 4 world premieres amongst over 30 events across Liverpool throughout November.
Read moreFRISKY & MANNISH
Edinburgh festival favourites, and now Scott Mills best chums, Frisky and Mannish are back on the road to bring
Read moreA little more summer heat with Frixion
Formed four years ago when college buddies Neil Painter and David Stanton decided to start up a new unique boy
Read moreTerry George – Telling Stories – Alan Carr
Recently I organised a coach trip outing (no not that sort of outing) for my staff to go and see
Read moreSymphonica
The George Michael experience (sorry that sounds like a tribute act) has been a roller-coaster for him and his fans
Read moreOlly Olly Olly
The last 12 months have been a hugely exciting and successful time for Olly Murs. He released his debut single
Read moreReach out and touch me
Now in its second dickade, the outrageously funny PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS featuring two strapping puppeteers, who bend, twist and
Read moreKylie in 3D
Kylie Minogue’s sold-out Aphrodite – Les Folies tour makes its television premiere on Sky, as the multi-million selling artist bursts
Read moreBOY OH BOY!
Poptastic celebrated its 15th Birthday last month with an extra special event held at The Ritz in Manchester. I must
Read moreAdam Ant on Tour
Can we ever get enough of those glorious 80s top tunes? Well with bands reforming, releasing new singles or touring
Read moreStuart Warwick
Every now and then a track you’ve simply stumbled across, by an artist you’ve never heard of, makes you sit
Read moreMorrissey on tour
The man with a cat on his head Morrissey, actually he’s probably know for other things than that, has announced
Read moreTHE BEST MEDICINE TOUR
Direct from his own BBC2 series The Stephen K Amos Show and starring in BBC One’s Live at the Apollo,
Read moreKylie Back on tour
Back in 2002, Kylie Minogue embarked upon her KylieFever world tour– it was her 5th world tour and her biggest
Read moreErasure Return
After more than four years away from recording and live performance, Erasure have announced the Total Pop! tour, a series
Read moreThe Gallery
Starting life at their father’s club Turnmills, The Gallery was the brainchild of brothers ‘Tall’ Paul and Danny Newman. As
Read moreFor Your Entertainment
Adam Lambert has announced that he will bring his massively successful ‘Glam Nation’ tour the UK at the end of
Read moreShe’s Nice, Different, Unusual!
By Simon Savidge You will of course know Jane Turner from the legendary and wonderful Aussie comedy ‘Kath and Kim’
Read moreIt’s all Non-Stop for Andy
He’s one half of Britpop’s legendary duos, Erasure and, together with keyboard player Vince Clarke has produced over 13 successful
Read moreTigers on Tour
Warning: Not for the faint-hearted! Godfathers of alternative cabaret, the award winning Tiger Lillies, are going back on the road
Read morePulling in my Puma – Pulling off my pants.
by Johan Volny. There is still lots of snow here in the Czech Republic, but I’m already preparing for the
Read moreFunny, black and gay
We spoke to comedian Stephen K Amos back in August 2007 prior to his appearance at his sell out shows
Read moreSharam Jey
When it comes to dance music most people tend to automatically switch off and think of repetitive, unenlightened, brain-poaching drivel.
Read moreMelissa Totten – Can We Be Your New Gay Best Friend
Madonna, Lady Gaga or Kylie? I have to say Madonna here really don’t I? In terms of Lady Gaga though,
Read moreFrom Envy to ENV
Back in July 2008 Bent chatted to a new cute gay rapper on the scene called DJ Envy. Classically trained
Read moreA Toast to Toronto
By Adam Lowe. Toronto is the capital of Ontario and the biggest city by population in Canada. Located on the
Read moreKeep the Faith
Paloma Faith is the latest in a long line of female singers who have made their mark this year. Her
Read moreIt’s a kinda magic – By Simon Savidge
For some reason the Queen song (see above) has been running through my brain non-stop but I suppose it was
Read moreSex, sport… and more – Johan’s Blog
Many people think that my job is just about sex – and sex alone. And I agree, sex dominates my
Read moreRiffs and Rays… From Nasty Girl to Gaga
World domination? At the rate these boys are gaining fans, it surely can’t be long before they’re household names just
Read moreNo pregnant pause – By Lee Hudson
It doesn’t seem like seven years ago that Will Young hit our screens as a contestant on Pop Idol. Like
Read moreKatherine the Great – By Lee Hudson
With six successful albums and over 4 million sales in just six years, Katherine Jenkins isn’t doing too badly for
Read morePhil Olivier – Song and Dance Man?
Philip Olivier stars as ‘Dirty Harry’ in the National UK tour of Never Forget, the hit musical with the songs
Read moreEvacuate The Dancefloor
Despite being seen as a possible dance pop flash-in-the-pan (not by us of course) Cascada have taken the charts by storm ever since they released the single ‘Everytime We Touch’. Now, three years of hits later, they release their latest offering ‘Evacuate The Dancefloor’ which we were told was a change of musical direction, we sent Simon Savidge to the album launch to catch up with lead singer Natalie Horler.
Read moreJane McDonald
Jane McDonald, much loved singer, Loose Women host and star of BBC show The Cruise – releases her highly anticipated new album
Read moreTravel – Tokyo
Holy Sushi! Cool kimonos! Adrian Gillan meets men with yen in Japanese capital, Tokyo. Whilst emperors stayed out of the
Read moreFaroe Island
Fairest of the Faroes! Adrian Gillan explores the Faroe Islands, a stunning – and increasingly gay-friendly – North Atlantic outpost!
Read moreSharleen Spiteri
SHARLEEN SPITERI Stepping aside from her work with Texas for a moment, the poster-girl for low-key sex appeal and headstrong
Read moreArmin Van Buuren
He’s Number One Aged just 31, Armin Van Buuren has been named number one in the prestigious DJ Top 100
Read moreQuentin Harris
Quentin Harris – He’s good looking, gay, extremely talented and has his own gay night in New York called ‘kiss
Read moreKerry Ellis
Wicked By Name – Not By Nature Kerry Ellis is a well known name in the West End, she’s covered
Read moreTravel – Spatacus
Spartacus International Gay Guide 2008 The classic gay travel planner is back and has been fully updated and aimed at
Read moreThe Beattheifs
TOP 10 by The BeatThiefs Over the past 2 years ‘The BeatThiefs’ have been steadily rising through the ranks, building
Read moreTerry – My Blind Date With Cilla
My bland date with Cilla I was reading in the press about Paul O’Grady on holiday in Paris with his
Read moreTara McDonald
SO DELIRIOUS She’s got the energy, she’s got the looks, but most importantly she’s got the voice! With ‘Delirious’ –
Read moreMadonna – Hard Candy
Hard Candy, Hard Sell? As If… Simon Savidge takes a look at the latest re-invention of the Queen of Pop
Read moreRussell Brand – Metro Sexual Men
Metrosexual men are more image conscious than ever Celebrity metrosexual Russell Brand is leading an army of image conscious men
Read moreJason Walker
Jason Walker When he left his native Pittsburgh and arrived in New York at the age of 24, Jason Walker’s
Read moreGareth David Lloyd
Me & Mr Jones Gareth David Lloyd is most well known as the sidekick and on/off lover of Captain Jack,
Read moreChaka Khan
Chaka-Holic Chaka Khan came to notoriety as the singer for Rufus and later as a break out solo artist. Known
Read moreMiami Winter
Winter Party Festival 2008 With the by-line “The US dollar is weak but the Miami sun is strong!” you just
Read moreSpicegirls
Spice up your life! By Spice Tech – Jimmy Forrester After signing up every email address linked to us (me
Read moreInterview – George Logan
Hinge and Bracket George Logan is on the phone to Bent from the bed and breakfast he now runs in
Read moreFramed – James Dean
Framed James Dean – Gay Icon? 1. His enduring fame and popularity rests on only three films, the most famous
Read moreColton Ford
Porn to be a star. Though you may recognize Colton Ford from his previous foray into adult films, it’s time
Read moreJohn Barrowman
Jack of All Trades John Barrowman is a busy man, with Series 2 of Torchwood on our screens, a new
Read moreDj Greg Downey
Gregarious! Belfast-born Greg began DJing over six years ago, shortly before he decided to pack up and move to Ibiza
Read moreThe Lonely Planet
Take A Break – before you break Stress is a killer, needless stress is just plain pointless so why put
Read moreTravel – Warsaw
Think of Warsaw and you probably think of concrete, lots of concrete. But not any more – Warsaw is a
Read moreReal Life – Car Club
The Gay Classic Car Group and me, by GCCG member Tony Stokoe I’ve had an interest in classic cars for
Read moreArt – NAKED AMBITION
NAKED AMBITION Paint A’Licious is a sumptuous collection of images by the famous body-painter, artist and photographer, Joanne Gair. Joanne creates
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