so wonderfully British

“The British Guide to Showing Off” follows the bizarre and “fabulous” career of British artist/showman Andrew Logan. Like last year’s “The Sons of Tennessee Williams” this is a celebration of extravagance as art and Art for the fun of Art. It also captures, in a matter-of-fact sort of way, the plight of the LGBT world and their desire to live [and dress] the way they wish. His wonderful glitzy sculpture and installations notwithstanding, it focuses almost entirely on the logistics of mounting “The Alternative Miss World” contest. Perhaps only a few, “fringe-element” Americans [Divine was a co-host one year] are familiar with this event but it is well known in Britain and Europe. There is nothing groundbreaking here but as another historical chronicle of the eccentric it poses the question of why so many bigoted and uptight conservatives have a problem with people who are different. Get a grip GOP, these folks mean you no harm so please stop trying to ruin their lives with your vitriol and ignorance.