There are plenty of fireworks to be had in the performances of this week's Guest Editor, Empress Stah, who talks us through her punchy, provocative work and all the wonderful irons in her fire in our interview with her here. She is also part of Elephant & Castle's newest cultural venue and lets us in on four great events they're going to be hosting over the next month.

In our magazine section you can see an absolutely spellbinding performance by David Bowie and Klaus Nomie on Saturday Night Live, read Hir actor Griffyn Gilligan's guest blog on pride, theatre and how queer identities are explored on the stage - and apply to be part of a Future Innovators summit in Austria, bringing ideas from artists, designers, scientists and activists together.

For more culture gems and competitions - browse our Offers page. As for the best of the rest - rummage through our genre-bending pages where you'll find plenty of haut happenings.

Here's to wishing you a sizzling week dear Players! God bless the weirdos! RR xx