Andy BellAs the lead singer of British synthpop duo Erasure, Andy Bell is famous for ’80s hits such as “Chains of Love” and “A Little Respect.” As a former POZ cover boy, he’s also known for being open about his HIV and his sexuality. Any fan can tell you that after Bell lost his HIV-positive longtime partner in 2012, he has once again found love.

He has also found new ways to challenge himself. At this year’s Edinburgh International Fringe Festival in Scotland, Bell debuted a cabaret-style show titled Torsten, The Bareback Saint (a CD, book and digital version are available). Bell plays Torsten, “a semi-immortal, polysexual sensualist”—in other words, a guy who has a lot of sex and doesn’t age. As such, the unusual song-cycle explores the mysteries of life and the passing of time.

For those of you craving more classic Bell, you can hear him on the dance floor and catch him in concert. He and Vince Clarke are touring till the end of December for Erasure’s newest album, The Violet Flame.