Kaleidoscope of Gaze

In this episode, Kris Zar talks to artist Gavin Dobson , whose work has been exhibited in galleries across the UK, gaining attention for its distinctive style and storytelling. They discuss Gavin's experience of growing up as a young gay man in the North of England and how, in the 1990s, Madonna 's outspoken support for the LGBT+ community offered a sense of hope and strength before he moved to Lo...

In this episode, singer-songwriter and host Kris Zar speaks to Ralph and Pete , two lifelong friends and Londoners now in their seventies, reflecting on decades of gay life in the capital and the social changes they have witnessed - from a time when homosexuality was still illegal to the introduction of equal rights. Their memories offer a valuable insight into the lived history of LGBT+ people in...

This week, singer and host Kris Zar talks to Daniel Koek - a singer, vocal coach, and leading man of London’s West End . Daniel shares his journey, from growing up in Australia and discovering his love and passion for music at a young age, to building a successful career on the West End stage and performing for audiences around the world. He has starred in major musical productions, including Les...

In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Gaze , Kris Zar is joined by writer, existential coach and trainee counsellor Shelley Silas for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about identity, community, relationships and the world we live in today. Together, they explore questions of belonging and discuss what and where home is. Shelley reflects on the experiences of women during the AIDS crisis, sh...

In the debut episode of Kaleidoscope of Gaze , writer, journalist, activist, and founder of the Polari Prize for LGBT+ literature, Paul Burston joins Kris Zar for a deeply personal and powerful conversation about growing up gay in Wales, discovering the gay scene during the 1980s, and living through the devastating years of the AIDS pandemic. Paul reflects on the homophobia, fear, and loss that de...

Hosted by singer-songwriter and producer Kris Zar , Kaleidoscope of Gaze is a powerful new podcast celebrating LGBT+ voices, stories, and lived experiences. Through honest conversations with artists, activists, performers, and everyday people, the series explores identity, creativity, love, resilience, and queer culture across generations. Episode 1 will be available 3 June 2026. New episodes rele...