LGBTQ
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The only major event to go ahead during the pandemic, Shaun Ponsonby talks to Darren Suarez and Joss A La Porter about the challenges and rewards of the Vogue Ball 2020....
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With every other event in the city's cultural calendar cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Vogue Ball finds away to return under socially distanced guidelines. ... -
As Jonathan Harvey's new play Our Lady of Blundellsands opens at the Everyman, Shaun Ponsonby revisits his forgotten sitcom, Beautiful People. ... -
As Phillip Schofield comes out, Shaun Ponsonby is torn between dislike of him and anger at the casual homophobia thrown his way. ...
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With Ben Youdan's new show FILTH showing at The Gallery, we revisit our chat with the Tom of Finland alumnus.... -
Unsure what to see during Homotopia? Don’t worry, Planet Slop has you covered as we pick out ten of the best events on offer throughout November. ... -
A queer, Liverpool-based horror podcast, you say? Shaun Ponsonby speaks to Jon Larkin and Stephen Moore from Screaming Queenz. ... -
Shaun Ponsonby and Vicky Pea are once again blown away by the House of Suarez's Vogue Ball. ... -
As the House of Suarez prepare this years' Vogue Ball, Andrew Nicholls talks to artistic director Darren Suarez about Liverpool's secret voguing history. ... -
RuPaul's Drag Race UK kicks off this week, we want to know who you think will sashay away with the crown. ... -
Last weekend the spotlight of the Drag World shone on Kensington's Olympia for two days of celebration.... -
Gentlemen, start your engines, the first ever RuPaul's Drag Race UK Line Up is here!... -
What did Willam do? She spilt the T! Ahead of her appearance at DragWorld UK, Andrew Nicholls talks to the most outspoken Queen of all. ... -
Celebrate love! The rain didn't stop Planet Slop from going to Pride In Liverpool 2019. ... -
Planet Slop's final word on Pride Week 2019, and the most complete schedule of official and fringe events we could compile. ... -
Ahead of their Pride Eve party God Save The Queers, Shaun Ponsonby sits next to a virtual jukebox in the sunshine with Beers For Queers' Linster Sangster. ... -
Moving out of the city, Planet Slop continues Pride Week with a look at the life and career of Jackie Shane - the pioneering transgender soul singer. ... -
Planet Slop kicks off Pride Week with an extensive playlist celebrating the greatest past, present and future queer artists. ... -
Following the Electric Lady for nearly a decade, Shaun Ponsonby almost sheds a tear as Janelle Monáe performs to a sold out crowd at Manchester's huge Castlefield Bowl. ... -
Little Boots and Saara Aalto among the first artists announced for the event. ... -
Hiiiee! Alaska talks to Andrew Nicholls about season 11, where the scene is today and who she wants in Drag Race UK. ... -
Ahead of this year’s Werq The World Tour, Andrew Nicholls is welcomed into Club 96 with the gorgeous Naomi Smalls. Naomi Smalls – born Davis Heppenstall – came ... -
With the new series of RuPaul’s Drag Race beginning tonight, Andrew Nicholls talks to the reigning queen, Aquaria. ... -
Ahead of Trixie Mattel’s massive UK tour, Andrew Nicholls talks to the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars winner about her new show, Dolly Parton and being a “... -
When John Waters comes to town, all bets are off. Planet Slop enjoyed a weekend of bad taste with The Pope of Trash and Liverpool’s very own Eat Me + Preach. ... -
Planet Slop wouldn’t miss Queen Zee launching their debut album, would we? Shaun Ponsonby heads to 24 Kitchen St to see 2018’s gig calendar out in sickening s... -
Gradually conquering the trashy dredges of society across the country, Queen Zee return to premiere their debut album at 24 Kitchen St. ... -
Somewhere between Tom Waits and Britney Spears lies QFolk, a non-binary fantasy trash babe and a one human post-folk punk yelling experience.... -
Unsure what to see during Homotopia? Don’t worry, Planet Slop has you covered as we pick out ten of the best events on offer throughout November. ... -
What’s in your toy box? Celebrating ten years of unabashed queer expression, Planet Slop takes in the House of Suarez’s annual Vogue Ball at Invisible Wind Fa... -
The best night in Liverpool now comes with added Kylie. Shaun Ponsonby catches a bona fide national treasure in the act. ... -
Gay Times have chosen Liverpool as the first destination outside of London for their annual ceremony. Alan Parry reports. ... -
On 6th September Tom Allen bought his sharp suit and sharper wit to Liverpool’s historic Epstein Theatre. Planet Slop’s Gary Dougherty was there to witness a ... -
Heading to Manchester for Janelle Monae’s first full UK show in four years, Shona Carmen feels alive, emotional and included as the Electric Lady wows in a venue al... -
Andrew Nicholls takes his regular Queenstion Time on the road, rocking up to Europe’s biggest drag convention in London, and speaking to Jujubee, Manila, Cheryl Ho... -
The former Scissor Sisters man brings his solo show to the Arts Club, where Shaun Ponsonby finds a vibrant, colourful and thoroughly Queer show. ... -
The first ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, BeBe Zahara Benet took the time to speak to Andrew Nicholls about the “lost” first season, Diana Ross and f... -
A pop legend finds a new musical soulmate – and it’s very different from what they’re known for. ... -
One of the biggest fan favourites in the history of RuPaul's Drag Race, Jujubee speaks to Andrew Nicholls ahead of this month's huge Drag convention in London. ... -
A Queer man and a straight ally take to the streets for the LGBTQ+ community as Shaun Ponsonby and Alan Parry visit Liverpool Pride 2018. ... -
Planet Slop rounds off Pride Week with an extensive playlist celebrating the greatest past, present and future queer artists. ... -
With Sonic Yootha staging their annual post-Pride party on Saturday, Shaun Ponsonby sat in a pub with the Yootha team, poring over records and talking trash. ... -
As part of Pride Week, Planet Slop explores the history and importance of Martin Luther King's queer right hand man.... -
Ahead of Liverpool Pride, Queen Zee talks to Shaun Ponsonby about alternative Queer influences, being championed by Iggy Pop, and the importance of education around trans... -
Kicking off a week-long celebration of Liverpool Pride, Shaun Ponsonby talks to Pride’s Joan Burnett about changing attitudes, visibility and the importance of reme... -
The Queen of Mean headed to Liverpool with a foul mouthed, un-PC tirade that had us gagging, and Shaun Ponsonby loved every minute of it.... -
The best dressed man in comedy is heading to the Epstein Theatre. Alan Parry takes a look at Tom Allen. ...
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Divina de Campo is coming to the Royal Court Theatre to star in the play The Ruby Slippers and you could be there on opening night. She speaks to Andrew Nicholls ahead of... -
With his debut solo album on the way, the former Scissor Sisters man comes to Liverpool.... -
Continuing our series of interviews with drag artists, Andrew Nicholls chats to the season five winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jinkx Monsoon. ... -
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Courtney Act and Queen Zee and more were revealed at a VIP launch party last night. ... -
The Pope of Trash heads to the Philharmonic Hall in November. ...
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Taking a leap into the UK scene, Andrew Nicholls talks to London based queen Charity Kase about horror looks, the possibility of a UK Drag Race and the difference between... -
As Janelle Monae prepares to tour her latest album Dirty Computer, Shaun Ponsonby writes a gushing tribute and picks apart the artistry of the Electric Lady. ... -
Continuing his exploration of drag, Andrew Nicholls talks to Tatianna, star of season two of both RuPaul’s Drag Race and All-Stars. ... -
Kicking off a new semi-regular feature talking to drag artists from around the world, Andrew Nicholls catches up with Drag Race finalist.... -
Exploring the effect of Section 28, Shaun Ponsonby heads to The Reeds for a much needed LGBT history lesson. ... -
The Drag Race superstar launches her new show at the Empire Theatre this summer. ... -
As Zoe Lyons prepares her new show, Alan Parry takes a comedian with mastery in satire, observational comedy and razor sharp one-liners.... -
The RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite comes to the Epstein Theatre next month. *Tongue pop*.... -
The comedian heads comes to both Liverpool and Southport soon, and Alan Parry can’t wait.... -
As John Waters prepares to make his sole UK appearance in Liverpool, Shaun Ponsonby commemorates the 20th anniversary of the classic Simpsons episode Homer’s Phobia... -
The trans power punk band and LGBT social event play Sound in January. ... -
As Europe’s largest drag convention prepares to take over London, Andrew Nicholls looks at the history of drag and its significance in the LGBTQ+ community.... -
Don’t just stand there, let’s get to it; Andrew Nicholls takes in the House of Suarez annual Vogue Ball at the Invisible Wind Factory.... -
Ready to strike a pose? House of Suarez are bringing The Vogue Ball back to the Invisible Wind Factory this month.... -
Gentlemen start your engines, and may the best woman win! Shaun Ponsonby sees something in Drag Race that he doesn't get from any other reality contest. ... -
Ahead of the first Queer Rrriot Liverpool Pride event, Shaun Ponsonby talks to poet Mo Thu Lu about the need for an underground alternative to the mainstream Pride event.... -
With Queen Zee & The Sasstones releasing their first music video, Shaun Ponsonby gets an exclusive behind the scenes look at these grotesquely beautiful stars in the ... -
With hype over LGBT characters in several upcoming movies, Shaun Ponsonby asks why we haven't reached a point where that isn't a big deal....
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As DJ and producer Ten Walls goes on an anti-gay rant on social media, Shaun Ponsonby calls him out on all accounts. ...
