Episode 218: Jonathan Larkin 'Cherry Jezebel'

Being LGBTQ

English - March 08, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MB - ★★★★ - 55 ratings
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Jonathan Larkin is a writer for the British TV soap 'Hollyoaks' writing a number of high impact stories including on LGBTQ storylines. Now he's back with his first stage play in 10 years 'Cherry Jezebel' which follows three drag queens in Liverpool. The play has been described as 'hilarious and heart-breaking' and looks beyond the glitter and the makeup of drag. Sam chats to Jonathan about the play, writing for TV, homophobia in the UK and more.