![]() ![]() “Being at a party with some straight guys wearing hats backwards? I have to laugh even though I cried myself to sleep,” he says. Skinner doesn’t deny that what he went through was traumatic. But in all of this, it’s really fun to pretend.” A lot of the show is about me going to college, being in the closet, and finding that female protector that makes you feel.” there’s being yourself. “Not that there’s anything wrong with that - I even think television is pretty much that these days. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play in something I made up that was bigger than what you would see on your phone screen,” says Skinner. His buddy Charli XCX even does the music for the show. GAY TIMES Honours 500 will have ten categories in total including the GAY TIMES Honour for Outstanding Impact, Elevate: Rising Star in Music and British Community Trailblazer.In addition to skillfully produced social media sketches and viral success, Skinner has also been hard at work behind the scenes - namely writing the semi-autobiographical comedy series overcompensation, in which he will also star, about his experience of being in the closet at university. You can click here to book your tickets now, but be quick as there a very limited amount left. Tickets for GAY TIMES Honours 500 are free with a £5 donation going to Amplifund, our global philanthropic initiative that supports acceptance of LGBTQ communities in countries where they face greater legal and social challenges.ĭonations to Amplifund will go towards Kaleidoscope Trust, among other charities. ![]() This one-night-only queer event will take place at the striking new venue Magazine London, and promises to be an unmissable party complete with complimentary cocktails, a dazzling iridescent ‘future’ booth and extravagant walkabout performers.įood trucks will be open all night for party revellers, who are guaranteed surprise announcements on the day. We have plenty more performers and surprise hosts to announce in the coming weeks, so keep an eye on our socials. What’s more, we will also have world-renowned talent Honey Dijon host a very special DJ set into the early hours. We also have the world’s biggest drag pop star Pabllo Vittar flying in from Sao Paulo to give a show-stopping performance. GAY TIMES Honours 500 is about celebrating trailblazers who have had a profound impact on the lives of LGBTQ people and that’s why for us, Benny and his comedy is perfect for this momentous occasion packed full of queer entertainment. You can buy his cover here.ĭuring his cover story interview, Benny told us that he’s already working on his opening monologue, and we’re preparing ourselves for a costume (or wig) change or two. The actor and comedian is also our latest Gay Times Magazine cover star to mark him being the host of our flagship event. One of Instagram’s funniest queers, Benny Drama – real name Benito Skinner – makes millions laugh every month with his pop culture parodies, short-form comedy skits, and hilarious original characters. We are thrilled to announce that Benny Drama will be flying over to London specially to host GAY TIMES Honours 500 on 21 November. The biggest GAY TIMES Honours ever has just got bigger. ![]()
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