"The Madame Vastra and Jenny relationship, it's inter-species and queer, so that was really nice to see. They're set in Victorian England together, again that's kind of [showing] queer people have always existed," they said.
it did not have the "depth of funds" to survive but, in a bid to remain open, has been undergoing a fundraising campaign.Hoping to raise £50,000 by the end of June, 93 people took part in the continual event on Saturday.
Anya Wood, a theatre trustee, said the "day was full of talent, warmth and hope for the Playhouse"."We had some getting up to perform on our stage for the first time and others who were more seasoned actors but who hadn't graced a stage for years," she said."Many had also created their own work to present and were performing it on stage for the first time.
"This is what the Playhouse is about, inclusivity and ease of access to the arts," she added.Ms Wood said the theatre had so far raised £15,000 of their £50,000 target.
Adamu Yusuf's life has been upended since he lost nine of his family members in Tiffin Maza, one of two communities in his town worst-hit by floods in north-central Nigeria.
The father-of-one, 36, said his wife and newborn baby were among those washed away in floods early on Thursday morning in Niger state.after allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig in November 2024.
In a statement, the band denied an offence was committed and called it "political policing" and "a carnival of distraction" away from Gaza.Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim political and military group in Lebanon which has been involved in a series of violent conflicts. It is banned in the UK, and it is a crime to express support for them.
After Mr Ó hAnnaidh was charged, the band wasdue to police concerns about safety.