★★★★★
120 min • Arts Theatre • From April 13, 2013

The grit, humour and emotion of Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing are all still wonderfully affecting 20 years on.

“The play is set (and was written) in a time when Section 28 was in place and gay characters were usually limited to marginalised rent boys.”

Madonna, by Nick Smith.

To celebrate LGBT History Month, 2013, Polari is publishing a daily series of LGBT Heroes, selected by the magazine’s team of writers and special contributors.

“Madonna is a trailblazer, and made it possible for artists such as Lady Gaga to follow in her path. She has always been an advocate for our views, our society and our right to be ourselves.”

★★★★★
Released March 25, 2013
A striking ballad from Moya that promises great things from the singer in 2013.

“Opening with a subtle vocal and sombre piano, this stunning track threatens to build into a huge dance banger, but shrewdly kicks into a crossover with shuffling drums underpinned by a thudding bassline.”

★★★★★
Released October 01, 2012, Deutsche Grammophon

Nick Smith finds the new Tori Amos album Gold Dust, a reinterpretation of her songs arranged with an orchestra, to be both magnificent and enchanting.

“Gold Dust is a cathartic journey through Amos’s mindmap and is a truly captivating and earnest affair. The powerful lyrics, the stunning orchestral arrangements and that beautiful, haunting voice form a superb testament to one of the most distinctive sonic architects of our time.”

Walls of the World.

Polari Magazine interview with Katie Melua and talked to her about her album ‘Secret Symphony’, William Orbit and who she’d like to work with in the future.

“I’d love to work with Kate Bush. I’ve always loved her work and delighted with her new material too.”

★★★★★
Madonna, July 17, 2012

Madonna’s MDNA tour. A controversial, unpredictable, original and brilliantly executed show.

“The show’s stopper is a thoroughly genuine and passionate reinterpretation of ‘Like A Virgin’, although the dramatic and loaded impact suffers at the hands of the Westminster’s noise abatement legislation. I must admit the show would be far better suited to a more intimate, indoor venue.”

★★★★★
Released July 9, 2012
An album that is vibrant, promising, diverse, heartfelt, eclectic and sincere.

“Lost and Found is truly a triumph for Moya, a stellar and eclectic collection of well-written, diverse songs embracing leftfield-pop, summery anthems, latin, rock, electronica and soul with wonderful sultry and solid vocals.”

★★★★★
Cert: TBC • UK: 13.50 min • Urucumedia • May, 2012

When a teenager learns he is HIV+ that’s not all he discovers about himself.

“Mum’s boyfriend Stuart, a veritable ‘Mr. Robinson’ whose sexual proclivities would make Oedipus ruffle a newspaper and ask anyone if they wanted a cup of tea.”

★★★★★
Released May 21, 2012

The debut album from Maggie & Martin, pop legends in their own right, is refreshing and unique.

Union is an album of songs that are deeply passionate, sincere and energetic, managing to be both innovative and to channel the cream of the 80s.

★★★★★
Released March 26, 2012

Madonna’s 12th studio album is an innovative and great pop album.

“MDNA is, in parts, quite self-referential but Madonna has always had her tongue firmly in cheek.”