creations that are Marilyn, Philip Sallon, Steve Strange, Boy George and especially performance artist Leigh Bowery were always meant for the stage.
Although there is a boy-meets-girl story at the heart of the show, as the young Billy (played by Luke Evans) abandons Bromley for the bright lights of the West End, the real stars of the show are the denizensof the 80s club world. ANd the death of Bowery from an AIDS-

related illnessin 1994 brings a darker, more poignant aspect to the spectacle.
Although the plot is attenuated at times, it is made up for the costumes, performances and great songs. At the end of the show. as George slips out of drugs and into Hare Krishna, the whole theatre is on its feetfor several rousing choruses of Karma Chameleon. Get yourselves along to the party and join in.
The Venue, Leicester Place, off Leicester Square, WC2. Box office:0870-899 33335

International charity, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) held a stunning exhibition of photography at the Jerwood Space Gallery in February.
This exhibition, for a change, celebrated positive images of the developing world showing intimate views of everyday life instead of the usual news

images of death and devastation.