A new revival of Christopher Marlowe's pioneering play about the 14th-Century King of England puts the spotlight back on his relationship with his male "favourite" Piers Gaveston. This week ...

Screen and stage veteran Sir Ian McKellen urges young gay actors to come out, liking their situation to star footballers in the UK premier league. The English actor, most famous for playing wizard ...

"I'll bandy with the barons and the earls, and either die or live with Gaveston." There has been much conjecture over the centuries as to the true nature of Edward II’s relationship with Piers ...

The play tells the often overlooked tale of King Edward II’s love for Piers Gaveston. First performed in 1592, the play was written by Christopher Marlowe who was also rumoured to be gay himself. The ...