United Kingdom Events

After selling out EVERY Bingo event in dozens of venues around the UK, Charlie’s bringing his legendary balls to Bristol.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Charlie Hides hosts this outrageous evening as the undisputed reigning queen of Bingo.

Charlie is a YouTube sensation, known for his viral videos and has even been hired by A list celebrities to call Bingo at private parties for some of the many stars he impersonates.

Expect stand up comedy, sing a longs, dance breaks and fabulous prizes.

Guaranteed good time or your money back.

“Outrageously talented!” – Time Out

“Dame Charlie Hides, you are one fierce queen” – RuPaul

“Hysterical” – Kylie Minogue

“The most fun I’ve EVER had playing Bingo!” – Angelina Jolie

Doors at 6:00 PM

Arrive no later than 7:30 PM for Bingo

Balls Drop at 7:45 PM sharp!

VIP TABLES – 16 VIP tix available at tables closest to the stage. Includes signed photo of Charlie and of course, a selfie!

Ticket price includes 3 Bingo cards.

Extra book of 3 Bingo cards available on the night for £5.00

A massive free Pride festival in one of the England’s most attractive cities. Bristol Pride is a 10-day festival that showcases, celebrates and champions the LGBTQ+ community in the South West of England.

With a variety of events including live shows, cabaret and events for families, the main attraction is the Pride parade. In 2019 this took place on Saturday 13th July through the city streets. It is likely to be around the same time of year in 2020. Keep checking our page for all the latest details.

If you’re planning to be in Bristol for Pride, book your hotel early – check our list of top hotels in Bristol for gay travellers.

The first official Cambridge Pride is took place on June 8 2019. Hoping for a repeat success in 2020, we have all the latest for you on the proceedings. Keep an eye on our page for forthcoming updates on Cambridge Pride 2020.

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Colchester Pride 2019 was  the third gay pride event to take place in Colchester. It is likely to take place the same time next year. Keep your eyes on this page for all the latest information for Colchester pride 2020.

This event is free for local residents and for museum members. The Queer the Pier exhibition will celebrate the lives of queer performers, artists and locals who have made Brighton a major gay destination. E-J Scott, Brighton Museum and Queer in Brighton have curated the exhibition.

A major star from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is coming to Brighton. Divina will be singing, acting, dancing and reminding you that she is indeed good at all of these things. There’ll be a meet and greet before the show at 7-7:45pm. The show begins at 8:30pm.

Busiest night of the week at Brighton’s most popular LGBT club!

“We think club nights these days take themselves just a bit too seriously, so WTF! is 100% unpretentious & unashamedly GAY! We welcome all sexualities, genders, races, creeds, heck even SPECIES if you can’t curb that cat fetish… just no idiots eh!”

POP TARTZ – our weekly celebration of all things pop – from Britney to Beyonce, from Madge to MJ! Expect big singalong pop anthems & your requests.

Entry: £3 w/ flyer from Bar Revenge before midnight
£5 before midnight, £6 after
£4 w/ NUS Card

Bangers & Trash at Brighton’s most popular LGBT club.

“Celebrating the biggest chart bangers & the trashiest of trashy pop. It’s all about shaking to Sia, bouncing to Beyonce and twerking to Taylor Swift… courtesy of our resident DJs – Toby Lawrence & Bertie Clarke!”

One of the most distinctive winners of Drag Race brings her fabulous show to Brighton, the UK’s gayest town. Mixing music, magic, visual art and lip-synch, Sasha brings her unique brand of drag to the stage with considerable panache.

LGBT Club night hosted by queen Daphne! £1 entry before midnight if you write your name on the Facebook event wall (max +3 per person) and £1 drinks before midnight in the club!

Expect pop classics from the likes of Justin Bieber, Drake, Little Mix, Nicki Minaj and many more.

The ONE the ONLY…
THE WHITE PARTY IV
Saturday 23rd May 2020
Doors open at 9pm.
No cover charges / Cheap drinks / Super friendly crowd!
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Brighton Bear Weekend 2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of the event. Bears, cubs and pals will descend on Brighton a week earlier than usual. London Pride moved its dates so Bear Week will kick off on 18 June. Events will include Bear-a-oke, Cub night, Mr Brighton Bear competition and more.

Brighton Bear Weekend is one of the friendlier, more inclusive, dare we say less judgmental Pride events.

Brighton Trans Pride is growing every year. It’s one of the most fun and inclusive events for trans people on the calendar. The march begins at The Marlborough and heads up the seafront to Brunswick Gardens for the party. It’s a great setting close to the seafront.

Very popular gay Pride event in the UK since 1991. The Brighton & Hove Pride is an exceptionally friendly event and one of Brighton’s most popular weekends, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from around the UK and beyond.

The spectacular parade begins at Hove Lawns at 11:00 and continues through the town towards Preston Park. Expect plenty of colourful costumes, performances from top artists and a whole host of club nights.

Mariah Carey will be headlining Brighton Pride 2020. Mimi is coming! She is going to be playing a full 75 minute set. The Pussycat Dolls will be headlining Brighton Pride 2020 on the Sunday. With past headliners including Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones, Brighton Pride has established itself as one of the world’s biggest and best gay Pride events. Tickets do sell out so best to book early.

For hotel bookings, click list of recommended hotels in Brighton UK.

Founded in 2018, Basildon Pride celebrates diversity and equality throughout the borough.

Run by a committee of dedicated volunteers, Basildon Pride aims to spread awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and lend a helping hand to other local causes.

Last year, Basildon Pride saw over 4500 people attend the festival at Gloucester Park, and were overwhelmed by the positive feedback and support from the local community.

2020 will be Basildon Pride’s biggest year yet! Are you ready to join in on the fun?

Days of Duke: An irresistible evening of entertainment and socialising for you to dress in your finest.

Days of Duke is a brand new night about meeting up with friends, making new ones, engaging with artists and performances, all while dressed to the nines.

Taking over the functions room at The Spread Eagle in Chorlton, Duke will have a live performance by artists local and from further afield, that we think you will enjoy. They’ll also be a DJ however the most important thing is to dress to impress! To socialise and to have a damn good night out.

Who’s in?

Days of Duke is brought to you by Equilbrium, the team behind Cabagay. They are Sandra Davenport, Sally McFerran and Darrelle Lynch and our aim is to create edgy events that are different from the norm.

No, not daddy in that sense. In the proper sense.

TwoDads.U.K are excited to be announcing our popular UK Surrogacy information events for 2020.  Designed exclusively for Intended Fathers with some of the best fertility experts in the UK.

The event will take place at the iconic Malmaison Hotel in the heart of Manchester in the Piccadilly district, and will involve guest speakers within the UK Surrogacy arena, all sharing their expert knowledge and best practice when it comes to Surrogacy in the UK. Our event is proudly sponsored by Care Fertility Manchester, the Surrogacy experts at Manchester’s leading Fertility Clinic.

All previous TwoDads.U.K events have totally sold out, so this time we are making available extra tickets due to popular demand.

Michael and Wes are Gay Dads and are pioneers within Same Sex parenting and UK Surrogacy advocates, their active social media presence and TV and online media collaborations are helping normalise modern UK families and there are no stranger to campaigning for equal treatment for Intended Parents through Surrogacy. They have two children via UK Surrogacy, Talulah born in Oct 2016 and their son Duke in August 2019. They want to share their experiences, to enable and empower you to achieve your goals of parenthood.

This event is for you if you’re wanting to start a family of your own, but either unsure where to even start in the UK or have explored the US (and other International options) and been put off by the costs. UK Altruistic Surrogacy is perfectly legal, and easily accessible and we want to help you navigate your way around what some consider to be complex (not us).

Lets share Michael and Wes’ real experience of what it’s like being Fathers through UK Surrogacy and see what our panel of experts all have to offer. There will also be an opportunity for you to network and ask offline questions too.

Light lunch is provided in the cost of the ticket.

The agenda to follow

Comedy Drag Bingo with Charlie Hides from Ru Paul’s Drag Race will be performing in Manchester.

After the afternoon  Bingo event sold out in record time,  by popular demand we’ve added an evening show!

An outrageously fun new spin on Bingo hosted by internationally famous Drag Queen Charlie Hides with stand up comedy, sing-alongs and fabulous prizes to be won!

Guaranteed fun night and load of laughs! Snatch up your tickets fast as this event WILL sell out.

“NOT your Nana’s Bingo!” – Time Out

“Dame Charlie Hides, you are one fierce queen” – RuPaul

“Hysterical” – Kylie Minogue

“Outrageously talented” – Attitude Magazine

“You’re gorgeous” – Angelina Jolie

Doors Open at 7:00 PM

Arrive no later than 7:30 PM

Balls Drop at 7:45 PM sharp!

The Lodge offers delicious meals and snacks  before and throughout the show.

Ticket price includes book of 3 Bingo games.  Extra book of 3 available on the day for £5.00

Celebrate Springtime with Holly, as she comes back to Manchester on 25 April with her hilarious cabaret, Time of the Month.

The star-studded line-up includes alien-goddess JUNO BIRCH, the unforgettable talents of THE VICAR’S DAUGHTER, and, back by popular demand, the ridiculously talented SISTER.

Tickets are limited so book quickly to avoid missing out!

About Time of the Month

Holly Stars’ Time of the Month is a comedy cabaret featuring the best drag, cabaret and stand-up performers on the scene today. The show is approximately 2hrs15mins with an interval.

About Holly Stars

Holly Stars is a northern stand-up comedian who’s always in trouble. She’s usually found telling stories about her terrible neighbours, Fat Julie and Posh Sue. Finalist at the QX Cabaret Awards 2019.

There are indeed special events for gay Jews in Manchester!

Queer, Jewish cabaret collective Homos and Houmous welcomes all northern hebrews, shebrews and theybrews, goys and gals (all welcome). Closet nothing. Covet everything.

We’re coming to Manchester for our tenth instalment, as part of our UK TOUR and we couldn’t be happier!

Drag – Comedy – Live Art – Music – DJs – Semitic overtones

DOORS at 7.

SHOW 8-10.30.

MUSIC 10.30-12.

Host: Chanukah Lewinsky

That Ray

Christian Adore

Rami Yasir

Ruth Nicholson

DJ TamTam

Open mic

More acts to come.

To start the show with a bang, North London’s most unapologetically Jewish family, The Rimmers will be screening their new short film, ‘Personal Shopping’.

£10 well-waged / £7 waged / £4 unwaged

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please opt for a “well-waged” ticket if you can to help subsidise and maintain fair access to arts programming.

Please get in touch if you have any questions or if you’re interested in performing/ our open mic slots at [email protected]

Expect more theatre, more schmatz and even more houmous. Your nan will love us!!

Plus, join us on the 17th May for an open artists forum to explore the position of faith in art and performance. More details to come.

Since 2016 we’ve been schlepping around London with a smorgasbord of drag, comedy, live klezmer, poetry and politics. Hosted by music hall grand dame Chanukah Lewinsky (think Julie Walters on speed), the night began as an open mic at Housmans Bookshop for LGBTI+ Jews to celebrate these two identities which can so often feel at odds. Judaism has a long-standing tradition of camp and queerness and Homos and Houmous is always a raucous family affair; where Bette Midler’s musical stand-up in the bathhouses of New York meets arguments over Shabbat dinner.

UK dates, 7-12pm (lineups vary)        21 March, CLAY, Leeds

15 April, Royal Vauxhall Tavern, London

25 April, DINA, Sheffield

16 May, Partisan, Manchester

Tickets available: https://outsavvy.com/organiser/homos-and-houmous

With support from Arts Council England, Leeds Inspired, JW3, Manchester Jewish Museum and Rum at Sheffield & District Reform Jewish Congregation.

Please bring cash as we’ll be raising funds for Glasgow’s queer, Yiddish café, The Pink Peacock.

Access (basement space) https://partisancollective.net/accessibility/

*Poster by Jake Elwes

Illustration by Fredde Lanka

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Gay cabaret event at the Carlton Club.

Equilibrium Presents:

CABAGAY DOES PROHIBITION!!!

It’s the roaring twenties and we are so excited to bring you an evening of cabaret with a theme where we’re not supposed to drink (yeah right!). Prohibition gave us gin in tea cups (amongst other things) and we aim to give you an experience you will be flapping to get into.

Dress in your finest and see amazing performances you’re coming to expect from CABAGAY. Beautiful burlesque, talented singers making you feel part of the act, drag and more… This is our BIGGEST event yet.

More details will trickle out as we get nearer to the date, but grab your tickets now to confirm your seat.

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Manchester Pride’s Big Weekend had Ariana Grande at the top of the bill last year.

The Big Weekend features numerous art, culture, music, sports and debate events, with live music and various stalls and arenas hosting a wide range of activities, plus the parade on Saturday.

The fabulous Adam Lambert will be headlining Manchester Pride 2020.

Check the website for more details and full program. For hotel reservations, check our list of top hotels in Manchester for gay travellers.

Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote an interactive screening of a classic episode of Murder, She Wrote. Join us as Mrs. Fletcher finds herself embroiled in a women’s prison riot, in “Jessica Behind Bars”

Super-fan Tim Benzie returns to The Stage Door following packed presentations of the episodes “Sing a Song of Murder”, “Birds of a Feather” and “Broadway Malady”. The night features games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television.

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote celebrates all things 80s television mysteries had to offer – contrived scenarios! No DNA evidence! Massive hair! Has-been guest stars!

And of course taking centre stage is film and Broadway star Angela Lansbury as novelist/detective JB Fletcher. Can you solve the crime before Cabot Cove’s best amateur sleuth?

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote features:
* A race to solve to the crime, via the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer!
* A sing-along to the theme tune with new lyrics!
* A Cabot Cove quiz and raffle!
* Clips and biogs of the campy guest stars!

Tim Benzie is obsessed with Murder, She Wrote, having watched the original series when it was first broadcast, and now relishing the repeats on television everywhere. An award-winning playwright and co-writer of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s 2017, 2018 and 2019 pantos (‘Goosed’, ‘Rubbed’ and ‘Slipped). He is the co-producer of the camp club night PopHorror.

Time: Doors at 6:30pm
Show at 7:30pm

Tickets: £10 in advance
£12 on the door

A night of high-camp with Charlie Hides.

“Outrageously talented” – Attitude Magazine

Comedy Drag Bingo with Charlie Hides from Ru Paul’s Drag Race.

After selling out in November and March Drag Bingo is returning to The Stagedoor on April 18th.  An outrageously fun afternoon of Bingo hosted by internationally famous Drag Queen Charlie Hides with stand up comedy, sing a longs and camp prizes to be won!

Guaranteed good time and load of laughs! Snatch up your tickets fast as this event WILL sell out.

“Not your Nana’s Bingo!” – Boyz Magazine

“Dame Charlie Hides, you are one fierce queen” – RuPaul

“Hysterical” – Kylie Minogue

“You’re gorgeous” – Angelina Jolie

Doors Open 1:30 PM

Arrive no later than 2:30 PM

Balls Drop at 2:45 PM sharp!

Drag Race alumni coming to town.

Drag queen Blu Hydrangea found devoted fans on the debut season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK with her incredible makeup skills and hilarious putdowns. As well as collaborating with photographers, designers and brands, Blu is now using her platform to become a high-profile advocate for the often overlooked LGBTQIA+ community in Northern Ireland, and can regularly be seen at Pride events across the country. She has a majorly influential online presence, with over 9 million subscribers to her YouTube channel.

Northern Irish Blu started to perform and build a social media following in 2015. She accrued tens of thousands of Instagram followers, and soon became known for her highly original and entertaining looks that combine surreal and diverse influences with a high level of artistry. She also made an impression on Northern Ireland’s drag scene, competing in competitions and winning crowns to establish herself as one of the nation’s leading queens.

In 2019, Blu was announced as one of the ten competitors on the first UK-based season of popular drag reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. Competing alongside some of the UK’s biggest names in drag, she continually impressed judges RuPaul Charles, Michelle Visage, Graham Norton and Alan Carr, and earned a coveted Ru Peter Badge. She went on to place in the Top 5 in the show, and even reached the Top 10 of the UK singles charts with the song Break Up (Bye Bye) alongside fellow queens Baga Chipz and Davina De Campo. Today the show has brought Blu to an even larger audience across the globe, and she now has over 300,000 followers on social media. She is a sought-after performer and host at events and functions, and has made appearances at London’s G-A-Y, on the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Tour, and at RuPaul’s DragCon in New York City.

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Now in its 13th year, Blackpool Pride is a wonderful weekend of festivities in Britain’s most iconic seaside resort to celebrate diversity, featuring a variety of entertainment and fun activities. VIP packages are available. 2019’s Pride was under Blackpool Tower on the iconic seafront! The proceedings were a camp ol’ time, amplified by the theme “Oh we do like to be beside the seaside”.

Pride Blackpool 2020 features headliner Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters fame. Marc Almond and Right Said Fred are also performing.

Cllr Gillian Campbell, Deputy Leader of Blackpool Council said: “We are delighted to be working with Pride Blackpool this year to bring amazing music performers to Blackpool.”

Check our list of the best hotels & guesthouses in Blackpool for gay travellers if you’re planning to join.

The Morning After is a modern comedy about love, sex and relationships that has been appropriately reimagined with a same-sex couple narrative for its UK debut run at Above The Stag, the UK’s only dedicated LGBT+ theatre space. This delightful comedy will run in the theatre’s main house from 22nd January until 1st March.

Thomas wakes up surprised and naked in a young man’s bed, and as the memories of last night’s one-night-stand come flooding back, he gets quite the shock when the young man’s mother pops her head round the door to not only bring them breakfast in bed, but to join them for a chat and a gossip about the night before.

Thomas soon finds himself caught up in a family of crazy eccentrics for whom no subject or behaviour is inappropriate – that morning’s antics are only the first sign that this is a family that doesn’t do privacy. Or, it turns out, goodbyes…

Will this overfamiliar family’s actions stunt a potential budding romance, or will their openness help to show Thomas that living your life with everything out in the open can be really quite liberating? Either way, it’ll be a ‘morning after’ he’s not likely to forget.

Set entirely in one bedroom, The Morning After is about looking for love and how differing views on ‘openness’ can affect a blossoming relationship. Amongst the humour, the writing highlights more serious topics of human flaws of hypocrisy and dishonesty and asks the question; who, in the end, has the right to judge which route we take to finding love?

Bradley Zero, Peckham’s finest, will be playing classics and more along with Honey Dijon. Honey is one of the world’s top DJs and an icon of the queer scene.

Don’t get mad. Get everything.

Conflict, adultery, mysterious deaths – however it happened, we can all agree they were the WORST. Join the newly divorced and thoroughly pickled Jimmy Lavender, Felix Le Freak & Mynxie round the minibar as they bring you an evening of vengeance and plot twists drenched thoroughly in CAMP.

Nunhead’s favourite and only queer cabaret revue is taken over for one night only by the formidable Worst Wives Club in their stunning and scandalous ‘The Vajazzle Monologues’

Tickets are £5 if bought in advance or £10 on the door so get booking!

Old Nun’s Head, SE15 3QQ

Friday 6th March – doors 8.30

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One of the hottest gay events in London this March.

London is about to get even hotter on March 7th as two of the sexiest and most outrageous European parties come together under one roof to present SC vs Matinée: Pervert.

A little bit of wellness for you kitty girls.

The Gay Happiness Project is an 8-week mindfulness-based group training programme designed for gay men who want to increase happiness and life satisfaction.

With a focus on kindness and compassion you will learn life skills and effective self-care techniques that will enable you to develop a better understanding of yourself and embrace life with greater ease.

Participants quickly establish meaningful connections, building confidence and trust with fellow participants by sharing experiences and learning together in a supportive environment that is practical and down-to-earth.

By the end of this highly effective course you will have learned how to become your own best friend, and how to create a connected, healthy and balanced life.

** THE COURSE STARTS ON 11th MARCH AND RUNS FOR 6 CONSECUTIVE WEDNESDAY EVENINGS FOLLOWED BY A FULL DAY ON SATURDAY 25th APRIL **

What previous participants said about the course:

“This is the most life-changing course I have ever done.” (Kevin M)

“The course has provided me with the tools to live a happier more fulfilling life. If you are going to give yourself one gift this year let it be this course, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.” (John P)

“This programme was a big step for me as I often feel so uncomfortable talking about anything relating to me, this course really opened my mind as a person and I learnt that’s it’s OK to share and be open. I have made some friends for life and in an honest, caring, open environment.” (George B)

2019 marked the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. 2020 will mark fifty years since the Gay Liberation Front formed in London. Expect a re-enactment of the first Pride, a discussion of how they launched the first Pride in the UK and DJ set from Gay Liberation Front soul-queen Ted Brown.

Limited spaces so please @ [email protected] to be added to the guest list.  Check their Facebook for more info.

Frankie say VAUXHALL! One of the best – and gayest – gay nights in London.

FG2V is a night of eighties synthpop, new wave and trash from Mike Menace DJ (Pink Glove) & special guests. They’ll be luring disco dollies to a night of dark hits, cult classics and queer anthems – and maybe some vice if you get lucky. Think Grace Jones sandwiched between Freddie Mercury and Boy George…

Pet Shop Boys / Yazoo / Erasure / Visage / Depeche Mode / The Cure / Heaven 17 / x  / Eighth Wonder / Talk Talk / New Order / Madonna / Duran Duran / ABC / Fine Young Cannibals / Bronski Beat / Kate Bush / Martika / Prefab Sprout / Grace Jones / Frankie Goes To Hollywood / Eurythmics / Mai Tai / Scritti Politti / The Human League / Kim Wilde / Japan / Culture Club / Shannon / Billy Idol / Altered Images / Blondie / Roxy Music / Bananarama / Freeez / Pretenders / Cyndi Lauper / Hazell Dean / Freddie Mercury / OMD / Divine / Soft Cell / Pat Benatar / Gary Numan / The Communards / The Go-Gos / Propaganda / Tears For Fears

Check out our Facebook page and Instagram – or join the Facebook event here.
RELAX!

QTIBPOC poetry event in London.

PAOSAR – Poets Action Of Solidarity And Resistance – for Blkmoodyboi 

PAOSAR returns for it’s second fundraising event at The Chateau in Camberwell, SE London.  This evening we will gather to support and celebrate one of the most talented and hard working and committed member of the QTIBPOC (Queer trans, intersex, black, people of colour) and Latinx communities. We are raising funds for their post gender-affirming surgery. This will assist in their general living fees, cover wages, and any other additional needs.

Blkmoodyboi is a trans/non-binary,  afro-colombian illustrator,  community worker, and organiser whose artistic work celebrates black and brown trans people with a focus on body-positivity inspired by cartoon/anime styles. Their designs stem from comic book strips, to self-care messages, with cute and squishy characters, and a re-connection with the natural world.

Blkmoodyboi works with migrant womxn and survivors of domestic violence.  They have created and facilitated workshops on intersectionality, empowerment, and illustration. Drawing from a place of resistance they have and continue to work tirelessly for marginalised groups and creating safe spaces.

We have a fantastic line-up of 3 poets and a DJ set from the amazing Lil Cholita. Come by and support QTBIPOC spoken word talent, music and visual art and black and brown trans folk.

Allies are welcome. If you are coming as an ally bring your QTBIPOC friends, pay the ally fee’s, do what you can that elevates the space and the people we are here for.

POETS:

Olivia Douglass

Olivia Douglass is a writer, artist, and producer from South East London. Her work aims to great an innovative terrain for writing to re-mould the traditional and colonial images surrounding the black queer experience. She recently published her debut collection of poetry titled ‘Slow Tongue’, which is an examination of language and the relationship between black women artists. In January she launched ‘Slow Grounds’ a literary arts company, the company’s first show will be  ‘Palm as Portal’ supported by ‘Talawa Theatre Company’. A durational poetry reading about intimacy and communal nurturing.

Tasmia Salim

T is an emerging producer, poet, performer, and a founding member of Nijjormanush an independant campaigning group that aims to educate, empower and organise Bengalis, and Bangladeshis in the UK. They  have previously been a writer in residence at The Nottingham Primary, performing work on stages such as Latitude, Free Word Centre, The New Cross Inn, and Rich Mix Centre. A Writing Room alumnni, T’s writing explores the precarity and intricacies of imagining and manifesting queer futures and possibilities from the wardrobe/margins. They are also a facilitator and training, working with young people to build their communities and recently training as an oral historian, on a project archiving the history of Bengali seamstresses in East London.

Sonja Shah

Sonja spends their time reading and writing, trying to break down the ways we’ve learnt to separate thoughts and feels. They use poetry for healing, understanding and communicating.

For safeguarding information please refer to the TERMS & CONDITIONS!!!! 

If at anypoint throughout the evening you do not feel entirely safe please speak to the staff at the bar. They have ‘GoodNightOut’ training and will do their best to support and help you.

A sober drinks menu is provided for those who are recovering // want to have an alcohol free evening!!!

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Things don’t have to be sh**. But utopia ain’t gonna build itself. Join Dr Duckie – aka Ben Walters – for a call to arms, based on his doctoral research with queer performance collective Duckie.

It’s about the neoliberal wobble, the technology of queer fun, and doing family differently. It’sabout the power of homemade mutant hope machines – ways of thinking, feeling and acting that let people without clout build better worlds – right here, right now – one day, one show, one dance at a time.

It’s an hour-long talk with a glamorous assistant and a bit of back-and-forth. It’s full of ideas inspired by Duckie’s work with young LGBTQ+ performers, homeless people and older people, and it’s relevant to anyone wanting to crack on with utopia.

HONESTY BOX TICKETING. Dr Duckie wants you to see HOW TO BUILD A HOPE MACHINE, so there are FREE tickets, or if you are able to, tickets at £5 and £10, depending on your circumstances. All incomes goes to supporting the artists and tech team behind this event

Doors 19:00, Performance 19:15-20:30

Inspirational … wonderful to see glimmers of light in these dark times” – Lois Keidan, Director, Live Art Development Agency

“Uses theory in a seriously fun, informative and inspirational way. A must see” – Professor Ben Campkin, Co-Director, University College London Urban Laboratory

Ben Walters is one of And What? Queer. Arts. Festival’s fave Queer crushes, popping up in the festival on numerous occassions over the years as co-creator of David Hoyle’s ‘The Prime of Ms David Hoyle’ and as a host for the Bruce LaBruce film shorts Q+A.

Presented as part of And What? Queer Arts Festival. 2020 – Performed at The Chateau

Inclusive drag event in London.

WELCOME, DRAG BABIES!

GUESS WHO’S BACK!!!!!!!!!

A brand new gender-inclusive Drag competition celebrating the diverse and beautifully unique London scene.

Hosted by Kimber Kunty, Drag Baby focuses on celebration and support for new performers looking to make their splash on the queer cabaret stage.

This is a welcoming, loving environment that encourages self-esteem and self-expression!

WHICHEVER WAY YOU IDENTIFY, YOU ARE WELCOME

We believe in body and gender freedom and how you describe your Drag is totally your choice, here are just a few examples of who we’re looking to showcase:

Drag Queens

Transgender Queens

Drag Kings

Drag Creature / Monsters

Bio / Faux Queens

Hyper Queens

Diva Queens

Non-Binary Performers

Drag Artists

AFAB Queens

Pageant Queens

Men In Wigs

Never Done Drag In Your Life But Really Want To Try It …And More!

Competition – Queer – Drag – Performance

DOORS OPEN AT 7.00. | SHOW AT 8.00 – 00.00

Host: Kimber Kunty

Guest Judges: TBA

Featuring: AUSER____

DJ: LEKKYELECTRO

TICKETS: £5 On Outsavvy.com & £7 On The Door

Instagram: @dragbabylondon

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REBELS RISING
Burning Hearts Fighting Entertainment are back for another night of clashes at Theatre Deli’s Old Library. Come see your favourite fighters alongside fresh faces at what will be a big night of furious fun.

Our last show was controlled by the vicious Hellfire Furies and the Wildheart Rebels were left bruised and beaten. They’re down, but not out. This time the Rebels are running the show and looking to settle the score. Don’t miss it!

All hail our Hellfire Furies
The ones you love to hate – Daisy Mayhem, Psycho Lolita, Hannah Lawless, Hellcat LaVey and more

And worship our Wildheart Rebels
The heroes you deserve – Mischa East, Nye-Oh, Kayla Fizz, Brightside, Ada Mantine, Bunny Mallow and more

About Burning Hearts FE
Burning Hearts are an inclusive women’s wrestling collective, bringing you larger than life characters in head to head brawls at our high impact, high drama, fighting entertainment shows.

Whether you’re cheering on our righteous Wildheart Rebels or hollering at our vicious Hellfire Furies, it’ll be a night to remember. So pick a side, make some noise and witness your new favourite fighters bring the pain in the ring.

Venue & Ticket Information
Saturday 21st March 2020
The Old Library, Wells Way, London, SE5 0PX
Nearest tube: Elephant & Castle

Doors – 6pm
Show – 7pm

Standard entry tickets £10, concessions £8, and we have a small number of £5 tickets available to SE5, SE15 and SE17 residents as part of Theatre Deli’s community engagement initiative.

Limited unallocated seating available. No need to print tickets, just show us your ticket email on your phone when you arrive. Please bring proof of postcode or concession eligibility with you if you’ve purchased a discounted ticket.

Bar and snacks available at the venue. Do come early and get some drinks in you before the show (Please. We have a minimum bar spend to hit…)

No step free access or audio description – sorry. Please contact us if you need to reserve a seat.

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Thanks to Theatre Deli for their support on this event. Photos by Rob Brazier 

Will You Be There Darling? (WYBTD?)

The friendly, inclusive and non-tribal social experience.

Join us on Saturday 21 March 2020 when we take over the exquisite private member’s club, The Phoenix Arts Club, in the heart of the West End, for our exclusive WYBTD Social event where we socialise in a relaxed easy-going environment followed by a cabaret show.

The Phoenix Artist Club has been entertaining entertainers since 1988, and is one of the last remaining truly independent venues in London’s West End. Secreted away down the same little side street used in the opening sequence of Harry Potter and tucked beneath The Phoenix Theatre lies a charming escape from the London norm. With fascinating signed posters, paintings and pictures from decades of theatre productions, a restored art deco interior and hidden treasures lurking in every corner, there’s something new to see on every visit! ‘London’s Best Secret Bar’ – Harper’s Bazaar

The event is in two parts:
– Social from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
– Cabaret Show from 8:30pm by Michael Twaits + Special Guests

Our evening will begin at 7:00pm when WYBTD Members will be encouraged to mingle and socialize. Name tags will be provided to everyone and dedicated hosts will make introductions.

If you haven’t been to any of our Meetups yet we appreciate it can be a bit daunting to come to a social event when you don’t know anyone else there. This is precisely the point of WYBTD though: to make sure everyone is fully integrated in the group especially since almost everyone who comes to our Meetups comes alone.

Then after 8:30pm there will be a live Cabaret Show by fabulous drag artiste Michael Twaits

Michael Twaits is an actor and cabaret performer. He has worked for Pride In London for the past five years hosting Pride’s Got Talent, programming some of the cabaret stages and now hosts Trafalgar Square during Pride

The new Saturday Supershow features comedy, cabaret, drag, musical theatre and top-tier entertainment from the get-go!

TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE! The Phoenix Arts Club is a prestigious private members club which means only their members are normally allowed entry. No one can simply buy tickets at the door and go in! We are honoured to have been allowed to run our WYBTD event there under the strict instructions that we will provide our guest list in advance therefore you need to get your tickets here before the event starts.

Host: Michael R
The entire event will be fully hosted. Your friendly host, Michael R, is a veteran of more than 1,700 Meetup events  making sure everyone is properly introduced and there are no cliques.   – WhatsApp him directly on 07549228398 if you are coming alone (like most of our members) so that he can look out for you and to make introductions.

GAY STAR NEWS recently run an article about our party and you can read all about it here: https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/will-you-darling-meetup-london/#gs.8k567s

A WYBTD? social event is a party night like no other; it is primarily a ‘social mixer’ where everyone integrates in a relaxed, easy-going environment. WYBTD is known for being inclusive and non-judgemental so ALL are welcomed regardless of social background, income, colour, ethnicity, disability, HIV status, size, age, shape or even hairiness.

“None of us are equal until all of us are equal.”

We don’t believe in boxes, labels or tribes; as we’re all queer, one way or another, and are proud too!

We don’t care less if you are top, bottom, vers, bear, clean-cut, daddy, twink, trans, poz, geek, muscle-Mary, hunk, otter or whatever else… this is a social event for US ALL!

We don’t believe in gender stereotypes (such as masc/femme) or slut-shaming or body-shaming. Heels are more than welcome :->

We are all ‘good gays’ some of whom are more shy or socially anxious than others – so we have dedicated hosts making sure everyone is introduced and not left out. Basically, a clubbing night where everyone knows there’s a familiar face to smile with, chat with or ask for help or support.

Join our Meetup Group (with more than 6,100 members) here: https://www.meetup.com/WYBTD-Will-You-Be-There-Darling/

Judith Butler vibes…

A screening of two experimental documentaries co-directed by the Berlin based Turkish director Emre Busse, about the commodification of sexual minorities:

Hyper Masculinity on the Dance Floor (Emre Busse and Selin Devasse, 2016) Duration: 50 minutes

Landlords: SM Apartments in Berlin (Emre Busse and Ceven Knowles, 2016) Duration: 40 min. 24 sec.

Busse will attend a Q&A session after the screening.

Hyper Masculinity on the Dance Floor is about the club economy of seeing and being seen. Hyper masculine bodies and bodily enactments not only communicate a certain idealized muscled aesthetic but also employ and reflect cultural notions of gender, sexuality, desire, race and class. The film asks questions like does hyper-masculine gay men undermine the dominant hetero-patriarchal values around gender and sexuality by showing masculinity to be performative rather than some form of essential identity attainable only by heterosexual men? Or does it reinforce the dominant values of hetero-patriarchy by placing a higher value on masculinity over femininity and a heterosexual gender expression over a homosexual or queer one? In relation to the hyper femininity of drag queens, to what degree is camp and irony involved in the performance of hyper masculinity? This video takes the dancing body on the homo-social dance floor as a research site and aims to wander through the spectrum of hyper masculinity and its expressions, cultural origins and political implications.

Landlords: SM Apartments in Berlin takes us behind the culture of S&M apartment rentals in Berlin in search of the answers to the questions: who owns them, how are they designed, to whom and how they are marketed, and how do hey fit into their niche market within the cities well-known sex tourism trade?”Homeownership fetish” broke out as an American Dream in the beginning of 1900’s, and its historical variation on today’s social predicaments like globalization, immigration issues and gentrification. Berlin -the fetish capitol of Europe- creates a new area of criticism in the homosocial environment which can be associated with commodity fetishism, also provided by more than five fetish housing companies. This documentary, intends to explore the relationship between supply and demand in this niche of the sex community in order to understand and imagine other new possible applications within the non-commercial gay and queer marketplaces.

This programme is part of a wider series of events entitled Turkish Delight which will take place between 17-23 March. Turkish Delight is curated by Queer Art Projects  and supported by Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants, the Mountain of Arts Research (MARs) and Centre of Feminist Research at Goldsmiths College, Live Art Development Agency (LADA) and Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club (BGWMC). For other events please check our website at www.queerartprojects.co.uk

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Join us for a social and business networking drink in the Civil Service Club, a stone throw from Trafalgar Square on Tuesday 24th March 2020.

We are delighted that Ed Davies, a very successfull author will come and speak about his story “My visibly trans body is not broken, mutilated, heartbreaking, or tragic. It’s resilient, defiant, strong, and joyful. And best of all, I don’t feel like I’m looking after someone else’s body anymore. So put aside your assumptions and let me tell my own story about myself.” –@thisboyisstrange
#crystalproject #trans #lgbt #pride #transgender #bodypositivity

All members have the opportunity, not at all compulsory, to say a few words, if they choose to do so, 2 minutes maximum each but most fit this within 30 seconds like “Hi, I am J-F and organise events, chat with me after to find out more or if need help with any forthcoming celebration, meeting, incentive, conference and events.”

The privatised area reserved for us is at the further end of the main bar so order your drink(s) in passing and join us, pick up your badge and start meeting likeminded people. 

Your name (when you register) is on the list at the reception, there is no need to print any confirmation, we expect you.

It is a free event to our contributing and honorary members and they take priority in the bookings: badges are prepared.  Non-members are asked to pay £10 towards the organisation of the evening either in cash or card on arrival.

Please RSVP here if you have not done so already: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/3564/gay-professional-network-social-and-business-networking-with-ed-davies-tickets

Share this event with and invite your friends and colleagues, ask them to join us on www.gpn.one (Membership is only £20 a year…)

Please share this event on Facebook and Twitter with your friends.

I very much look forward to seeing you then.

With all best wishes,

J-F for GPN

[email protected]
www.gpn.one

The Peaky Blinders request the pleasure of your company at an event to celebrate the onset of the Roaring Twenties, in the Club Room at the Two Brewers, Clapham.

Live music will be supplied by The Swing II Soul Collective, a 4-piece band with singers Diane Horan Hill, Miles Elliott and Phil Lee-Thomas, presenting classic swing from the era, to ska, funk, soul and Postmodern Jukebox-inspired reinterpretations of modern pop songs.

Dress in your finest Twenties clothing; there will be a Best Dressed Catwalk, with prizes to be won!

What to wear:

For him: Peaky Blinders are known for their sharp suits, crisp shirts and, of course, their trademark caps. A wool overcoat and classic lace-up work boots are a must for any gangster look. A pocket watch is the ultimate accessory. Umbrella optional.

For her: Fashion for women was all about ‘getting loose’. drop waist, a sash or belt around the low waist or hip and a skirt that hangs anywhere from ankle on up to the knee but never above. Cloche hats, seamed stockings, a purse, gloves and maybe jewellery. Shoes T-straps, single or double strap Mary Janes, and walking Oxfords. Elegant and decadent with beaded flapper dresses or long evening gowns. Accessories include the head band, stoles, boas, bracelets and necklaces.

The Third Edition

WHAT’S FOR BRUNCH? 

Those who brunch will be treated to an afternoon menu of networking, live performance arts, skills exchange, and debate, all overflowing with Black Boy Joy, and shaped lovingly by us, for us:

starters: 

discover 2.00-5.00pm

Take part in a personal development workshop, share a skill, learn something new, find a new hobby, refresh an old skill, be one of the Boys in the Band, court and document different opinion and experience by participating in a debate, and contributing to a soapbox video, meet about a meetup, share your two penn’oth for nowt . . . ‘only connect’.

Would you or your organisation like to offer an hour-long workshop – perhaps as an intro to your brand ,a taster for a longer course, to recruit new staff or volunteers, or simply to be part of the fun? Click here to pitch your idea

A full list of available workshops will be shared a week before Brunch – those who brunch can sign up online or decide when you arrive.

main course: 

dine 1.00-2.30pm

Brunch is served! Over brunch, we emphasise connection and encourage diners to mingle and mix – a space for inter-generational networking, for making connections for support and action. This month, there are 60 spaces for brunch – with an emphasis on nutritious, sustainably sourced meals from across the African diaspora.

Are you a foodpreneur? We’d love for Brunch to support food businesses that are led by Black and/or queer owners – get in touch 

More?!: 

delight 5.00-7.30pm

Delight in our monthly entertainment, arts, and current affairs show. Starting with the best in Black queer short film, presented by guest hosts, and backed by a live band, those who brunch will join talented podcasters, top-notch performers, and share in the wit and wisdom of Black queer excellence.

Think you should be on the Black men Who Brunch stage? – tell us why, shoot your shot

sweet: 

dance 7.30-9pm

It wouldn’t be our revolution if we couldn’t dance. The No Tea, Tea Dance kicks-off with a guest set of lifetime faves from our ‘Desert Island DJ’ followed by up-and-coming new DJ talent from the Shade Free crew to end the weekend in style, without making Monday mornings any worse than they already are.

EAT IN & TAKEAWAY

We will record a live podcast, create video together, and livestream some workshops and performances.

The BlackOut Hub – our new community app.

Download The Hub for FREE entry to the next Brunch, and priority tickets to other BlackOut events, and those of our partners. 

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All proceeds will go to a worthy cause.

Poetry LGBT Open Mic Night started in January 2015.

Come and enjoy poetry and spoken word from new and established poets/writers as we raise funds for Shelter.

Up to 12 poets will each have 5 minutes to share their poems.

There are also 3 five minute slots available for singers, rappers, comedians, dancers, musicians, burlesque, magicians, drag queens and drag kings.

Please contact us in advance if you would like to be added to the line up and you will be sent a confirmation message or take a chance and sign up on the night.

*Poets

*Singers

*Rappers

*Musicians

*Networking

*Music

*Sweets

*Good Vibes

*Entertainment

*Ad hoc challenges

*Warm Host

*Warm welcome

SUNDAY 5th APRIL 2020 Shelter Fundraiser

SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2020 Waltham Forest Pride Fundraiser

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2020 Still Proud

@ The Two Brewers

114 Clapham High Street

London

SW4 7UJ
5pm – 9pm

(Doors open 5pm, poetry starts at 6pm)

Only £5 payable on the door or purchase a ticket via OutSavvy

This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Photos will be taken and may end up on social media.

Please let us know if you would not like to appear in the photos.

Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @poetrylgbt

Like our Poetry LGBT Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/PoetryLGBT/

Call: 07539608078

Email: [email protected]

Watch this 2 minute promo video if you have never attended a PoetryLGBT event.

https://vimeo.com/126739908

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You better werk – queer comedy in London.

Mawaan has just finished touring the UK and Australia with Jonathan Van Ness, Queer Eye. After a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, he’s back to shape a new bonkers show.

As seen on BBC2’s Live At The Apollo, Channel 4’s Harry Hill’s ClubNite and supporting Simon Amstell on tour.

‘His combination of confessional comedy and skilful physicality mark him out as a definite name to watch’ **** Evening Standard

H’n’M Presents

Herry Potter and the Methly Hallows

Part One of An ‘Original’ Series journeys into the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Bringing to life some of the most beloved characters in the franchise. Uniting a cast of the finest queer talent to defeat Death Eaters and TERF’s alike!

Hosted by Herr ‘n’ Meth

Starring

Lydia L’Scabies

Lilly Snatchdragon

Mark Anthony

Lou Safire

Baby

and Oedipussi Rex

Doors 7pm

Show 8pm
Tickets

£8 Early Bird

£12 Advance

£15 OTD

£75 VIP Table of 5

Ticket link

Club Night celebrating Female Masculinity, Dykes, Kings, Femmes, Butches, Gals and Allies

F.M.A.S. stands for Female Masculinity Appreciation Society and have created parties over the last ten years – And This is our Closing night Gala Party!

DJs – Kings – GoGo Bois & Wotever Makes us Happy!

Tix £8 on the door

If you’d told us when we first started KBR that we’d still be doing this is in FIVE YEARZ time, but in a world even more effed up, with LCD Soundsystem reunited, David Bowie Dead AND STILL NO NEW RIHANNA ALBUM, we would have quite rightly said ‘Je téléphone à la police’.

The first Knickerbocker had no security, everyone snuck their own drinks in, and many were f*ngered on the dancefloor. At least one of these events has continued to happen. But really, JUST LOOK at the glorious corporation we’ve blossomed into! Consider yourselves all shareholders.

If we can be sincere for the most fleeting of moments, it really touches us that a community has formed around the night – we’ve even turned The Yard properly full on gay! GAY RIGHTS! Knickerbocker has been a real joy in an absolute desert of sh**these past few years, and so please, please do join us for the most holy of Good Fridays, for our fifth birthday celebrations.

We’ve put the price up a little just this once, so we can buy some decorations and cake. This isn’t a permanent price increase hun so don’t worry.

With a very special lineup of DJs and performance including:

DJs

Aaron Zimbra

Alex Lawless

Rata

Rodent

THEMENWHOFELL2EARTH

and more TBA

plus very special Birthday performance from reigning Queen of Knickerbocker: Katy Baird!

and more TBA

THERE WILL BE CAKE.

THERE WILL BE POPPERS.

THERE WILL BE BLOOD is a very good film starring Daniel Day Lewis.

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Comedy night in London.

Word of Muff is a comedy variety show, born in May 2017, where stand up, sketch, improv and character comedy – to name just a few – come together to showcase art made by women. Yes, we’re that deluded and think (some) comedy is an art form. It’s also our attempt to steal back the stage time from the straight, white, cis male. The scenario has improved in these (almost) three years, but not enough! Plus, we have a lot of fun running the show and finding opportunities for our peers to showcase their talents.

Speaking of peers – ours in the London comedy scene (and some international scenes we were happy to experience) are awesome and populate our line ups! Past guests include Sophie Duker, Kemah Bob, Bisha K Ali, Lacey Jeka, Lydia Hensler, Athena Kugblenu, Jodie Mitchell and Esther Manito and have appeared in Soho Theatre, 8 out of 10 Cats, The Guilty Feminist, BBC, Union Hall Brooklyn, UCB Theatre NYC, Dubai Opera House and even Marvel Studios writer’s rooms!

We are Mariana Feijó, an international comedian, writer and photographer and Maddy Hunter improv comedian and teacher. Together we produce queer, female and immigrant comedy nights all across London. We’ve performed internationally in Berlin, NYC and Amsterdam and our work has appeared in the Guardian, the BBC, Duckie at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Soho Theatre, Funny Women, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York and more.

“Amazing improv and crunkdance troupe.” Shem Pennant – comedian 

 “Now my queer girl ass feels welcome on stage” Ludmila Bogatchek – improviser & illustrator

“Thank you for making me piss myself laughing” Hollie Foster – musician 

“You put on an awesome night and it was so great to be a part of it” Megan Ford – comedian 

“What a fun evening & great crowd!” Rebecca Schuster – comedian 

“Such a well curated night!” Cordelia Graham – comedian

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Word of Muff was created by 20% Less to steal back stage time from the straight white male and will regularly bring you an all female line up of comedians. Performers will regale you with improvised comedy, sketch and character comedy and stand up, as well as live music on occasion. Past editions included Kemah Bob, Grainne Mcguire, Bisha K. Ali, Sophie Duker, Athena Kugblenu, Shelf, Jodie Mitchell, Fathia Al-Ghorri, among many others.
Comedy made by women for everyone!
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Time: Doors open 7:40pm / Show at 8pm
Where: The Book Club | 100-106 Leonard St  | EC2A 4RH | London
Tube: Old Street/Shoreditch High Street

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Let’s strut around Westminster…

The West Mincer tour is a 2-hour extravaganza around some of central London’s most treasured tourist sights led by some rather delightful drag queens. This isn’t a walking tour like you’ve ever been on before – we are going on a fun, fruity and fabulous journey through the city’s streets.

You will worship the massive erection of Nelson, sing (or lip-sync if you prefer) with the Grand Old Duke of York, hear some salacious details of the royal palaces, and find out some of the sordid tales about the seats of government at Westminster.

And if you’re lucky, Maneeta and Mayowa Monaé may give you an excitingly happy ending…

Your Drag Queen Tour Guides

Mayowa Monaé has twerked her way down from Wakanda to douse you in her sparkling, shimmering glory. She’ll bring hyper energy and kick-ass dance moves to your tour and you might well end up cartwheeling down the street with her (we’ve told her not to do it because Maneeta will not be fishing her out of the river!)

She towers high over everyone – and that’s before she puts on her heels. At least that means you’ll never lose her in the crowds!

Maneeta may be slightly dim, but she makes up for it by dressing bright. She will be bringing you some South Asian fruity fun while dancing through London in her heels and telling you about all the facts she’s learned.

If she lets her sari slip, believe us, it’s on purpose. She does love a big reveal.

The Sights You’ll See

You don’t just see the sights when you go on a walking tour with a drag queen; they will become illuminated in glittery glamour!

On this illuminating journey in and around Westminster, you’ll find out some fun and fruity facts about London’s famous sights…

• We’ll get round in Trafalgar Square
• Followed by a strut down Pall Mall
• A quick peek in the windows at St James’s Palace
• We will gaze upon the glorious Victoria Memorial and admire Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace.
• Stop for a quick break in St James’s Park
• We’ll get on our knees before Westminster Abbey
• And then hope for a sexy sighting at the House of Lords
• Finally we will give the Prime Minister a wave at 10 Downing Street
• And maybe, just maybe, get a bit of a Mayowa and Maneeta special surprise at the end…

We Support The Outside Project With Every Tour

10% of the ticket sales from every tour we donate directly to The Outside Project, London’s first LGBTIQ+ Community Shelter & Centre. Click here to learn more about The Outside Project.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour has a new 2020 production. Michelle Visage has been hurtled through time and she’s trapped in the future. A cast of kweens including Asia O’Hara, Kameron Michaels, Plastique Tiara, Shea Couleé, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Yvie Oddly journey through time to find Michelle and bring her back home to the present day.

Werq the World will be appearing at arenas all over the world.

Your favourite queer indie disco for common people is back!

Head to the fabulous surrounds of Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club for some Phoenix Nights vibes with DJs Mike Menace & Heidi Heelz – they’ll be spinning Pulp / faggy indie / post punk / new wave for beatniks, dirtbags and lumberjacks. Stuff like this…

Alanis. Arcade Fire. Ash. Bikini Kill. Billy Idol. Bowie. The B-52s. The Cure. The Clash. Camera Obscura. Dandy Warhols. Elastica. Franz Ferdinand. Garbage. The Hives. Hole. Iggy Pop. Kate Bush. Kenickie. The Kills. Joy Division. The Julie Ruin. LCD Soundsystem. Le Tigre. The Long Blondes. Manic Street Preachers. Morrissey. My Life Story. New Order. Nirvana. Orange Juice. Patti Smith. Pixies. PJ Harvey. Placebo. Pretenders. Talking Heads. Radiohead. The Ramones. Roxy Music. Sleater Kinney. Sleeper. The Smiths. The Strokes. Suede. Tame Impala. Violent Femmes. Weezer. Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

So, people… don those NHS specs, smear that lipgloss on and head down. Like Jarvis sang, we don’t care what you wear. As long as it’s pink and it’s tight.

Advance tickets guarantee entry until midnight – Cinderellas take note!

Mighty Hoopla is the biggest LGBT pop festival in London. It’ll be taking place in Brockwell Park on June 6th. Headline acts last year included All Saints, Chaka Khan and Bananarama.

It’s guaranteed to be one of the most fun gay events in London this summer. Cheryl, Eve, Alphabeat, Becky Hill and Big Freedia are on the bill for Mighty Hoopla 2020.

Tickets on sale now.

All proceeds going to a worthy cause!

Poetry LGBT Open Mic Night started in January 2015.

Come and enjoy poetry and spoken word from new and established poets/writers as we raise funds for Waltham Forest Pride which will be held in Walthamstow on 25th July 2020

Up to 12 poets will each have 5 minutes to share their poems.

There are also 3 five minute slots available for singers, rappers, comedians, dancers, musicians, burlesque, magicians, drag queens and drag kings.

Please contact us in advance if you would like to be added to the line up and you will be sent a confirmation message or take a chance and sign up on the night.

*Poets

*Singers

*Rappers

*Musicians

*Networking

*Music

*Sweets

*Good Vibes

*Entertainment

*Ad hoc challenges

*Warm Host

*Warm welcome

SUNDAY 5th APRIL 2020 Shelter Fundraiser

SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2020 Waltham Forest Pride Fundraiser

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2020 Still Proud

@ The Two Brewers

114 Clapham High Street

London

SW4 7UJ
5pm – 9pm

(Doors open 5pm, poetry starts at 6pm)

Only £5 payable on the door or purchase a ticket via OutSavvy

This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Photos will be taken and may end up on social media.

Please let us know if you would not like to appear in the photos.

Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @poetrylgbt

Like our Poetry LGBT Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/PoetryLGBT/

Call: 07539608078

Email: [email protected]

Watch this 2 minute promo video if you have never attended a PoetryLGBT event.

https://vimeo.com/126739908

Ticket link

It is never too late to start preparing, and as London Pride is one of the biggest events in the UK LGBT+ calendar, why not start getting excited about 2020’s proceedings.

Pride in London is a large LGBT festival in London with many fun activities, cultural events, stage shows and parties, attracting tens of thousands of participants each year.

The main parade at London Pride will take place on Saturday 27th June, but festivities take place all week. The parade typically starts from the BBC Broadcasting House to Oxford Circus, down Regent Street, through Piccadilly Circus, Lower Regent Street, past Trafalgar Square and into Whitehall.

During this period, many gay bars, gay nightclubs, gay cruise clubs and saunas across London keep the fun going all night long, hosting various events and parties.

Planning to be in London for Pride 2020? Check our list of top hotels in London for gay travellers during Pride in London 2020.

UK Black Pride 2020 is likely to take place on Sunday 28th June 2020. Last year the party and event was held in Haggerston Park in east London to mark its continued growth and the bigger event.

Expect even bigger things in 2020 and keep checking our Black Pride 2020 page for the latest info.

dare you try the open mic?

Poetry LGBT Open Mic Night started in January 2015.

Come and enjoy poetry and spoken word from new and established poets/writers as we celebrate pride without feeling like we are missing out.

Up to 12 poets will each have 5 minutes to share their poems.

There are also 3 five minute slots available for singers, rappers, comedians, dancers, musicians, burlesque, magicians, drag queens and drag kings.

Please contact us in advance if you would like to be added to the line up and you will be sent a confirmation message or take a chance and sign up on the night.

*Poets

*Singers

*Rappers

*Musicians

*Networking

*Music

*Sweets

*Good Vibes

*Entertainment

*Ad hoc challenges

*Warm Host

*Warm welcome

SUNDAY 5th APRIL 2020 Shelter Fundraiser

SUNDAY 7th JUNE 2020 Waltham Forest Pride Fundraiser

SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST 2020 Still Proud

@ The Two Brewers

114 Clapham High Street

London

SW4 7UJ
5pm – 9pm

(Doors open 5pm, poetry starts at 6pm)

Only £5 payable on the door or purchase a ticket via OutSavvy

This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Photos will be taken and may end up on social media.

Please let us know if you would not like to appear in the photos.

Follow us on Instagram & Twitter @poetrylgbt

Like our Poetry LGBT Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/PoetryLGBT/

Call: 07539608078

Email: [email protected]

Watch this 2 minute promo video if you have never attended a PoetryLGBT event.

https://vimeo.com/126739908

Ticket link

The people who brought you Beefmince bring you Boatmince. Hop on a big ship and mince down the River Thames on Bank Holiday Weekend. You’ll have a gay old time on old daddy Thames. Please don’t be late as the captain will not wait for late gays.

Nautical themed clothes are STRONGLY  recommended.

Part of an ongoing series of LGBT+ business and networking events at the Civil Service Club.

Join us for a social and business networking drink in the Civil Service Club, a stone throw from Trafalgar Square on Tuesday 27th October 2020.

We are delighted that CEO Craig Jones MBE of Fighting With Pride, accompanied by Co-Chairs Caroline Paige & our member Patrick Lyster-Todd, will say a few words.

Fight with Pride is the new LGBT+ military charity set up on the success of the book of the same name to provide support to and advocacy for all those LGBT+ Veterans from pre-2000 (when the ban on their serving was finally lifted) who lost their jobs.

Many were dismissed, often in very worrying circumstances, with long-term implications for their mental health, with impaired or lost pension rights, medals or good conduct badges removed, careers and expectations trampled over and with even Commissions or Warrants not returned even after the ban went. Others left as they felt they had no alternative, always having to look over their shoulders, impairing pension rights and career success too that they might otherwise have expected. The charity intends to work closely with other Service charities and with the Ministry of Defence itself to agree restitution and provide a solution to these and associated issues so that, swiftly, a final line can be drawn in the sand and LGBT+ Veterans and serving personnel can be more closely aligned, going forward as one single military family. The Veterans Minister has publicly indicated his support of such measures at a Reception in January 2020 to acknowledge the 20th anniversary of this ban going and the exceptional progress made since, except in this one area.

Gary Youssef will also speak about financial education.

All members have the opportunity, not at all compulsory, to say a few words, if they choose to do so, 2 minutes maximum each but most fit this within 30 seconds like “Hi, I am J-F and organise events and get people together, chat with me after to find out more or if you need help with anything”.

The privatised area reserved for us is at the further end of the main bar so order your drink(s) in passing and join us, pick up your badge and start meeting likeminded people. 

Your name (when you register) is on the list at the reception, there is no need to print any confirmation, we expect you.

It is a free event to our contributing and honorary members and they take priority in the bookings: badges are prepared.  Non-members are asked to pay £10 towards the organisation of the evening either in cash or card on arrival.

Share this event with and invite your friends and colleagues, ask them to join us on www.gpn.one (Membership is only £20 a year…)

Please share this event on Facebook and Twitter with your friends.

I very much look forward to seeing you then.

With all best wishes,

Jean-François

Founder

The Gay Professional Network, since 2010.

[email protected]
www.gpn.one

Join us for a social and business networking drink in the Civil Service Club, a stone throw from Trafalgar Square on Tuesday 24th November 2020.

We are delighted that Paul Burston, a British journalist and author will come and speak about his latest book The Closer I Get, that was partly inspired by his experience of online harassment.

Paul worked for the London gay policing group GALOP and was an activist with ACT-UP before moving into journalism. He edited, for some years, the gay and lesbian (later LGBT) section of Time Out magazine.

His first novel Shameless, published in 2001, was praised by The New York Times.

All members have the opportunity, not at all compulsory, to say a few words, if they choose to do so, 2 minutes maximum each but most fit this within 30 seconds like “Hi, I am J-F and organise events, chat with me after to find out more or if need help with any forthcoming celebration, meeting, incentive, conference and events.”

The privatised area reserved for us is at the further end of the main bar so order your drink(s) in passing and join us, pick up your badge and start meeting likeminded people. 

Your name (when you register) is on the list at the reception, there is no need to print any confirmation, we expect you.

It is a free event to our contributing and honorary members and they take priority in the bookings: badges are prepared.  Non-members are asked to pay £10 towards the organisation of the evening either in cash or card on arrival.

Share this event with and invite your friends and colleagues, ask them to join us on www.gpn.one (Membership is only £20 a year…)

Please share this event on Facebook and Twitter with your friends.

I very much look forward to seeing you then.

With all best wishes,

J-F for GPN

[email protected]
www.gpn.one

A two-day festival celebrating diversity, equality, love and life in the hometown of The Beatles. Liverpool Pride is an incredibly popular event, featuring many acts and activities to entertain visitors from afar.

If you’re planning join Pride in Liverpool, please check our list of recommend hotels in Liverpool.

OK, we aren’t in Europe anymore but neither is Israel! Nor is Australia, come to think of it.

Hello, Europe – OPEN Calling! The go-to event for die-hard Eurovision fans!

Get ready for a night of glittery costumes, flag waving and terrible singing as we all come together for the most wonderful time of the year – the Eurovision Song Contest!

Not only that your hostess with the mostest for the night will be Ru Paul Drag Race UK runner up Divina de Campo and of course the showing of the greatest show on earth on our state-of-the-art 7m screen – it really will be a night to remember.

There will also be a best dressed competition – so come dress as your favourite past Euro participant.

Ticket price includes entrance, themed food from the host country and a chance to interact with Divina de Campo as she’s works the room.

Tickets are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!

You will be able to choose your food choice on the night, however if you have any other specific dietary or other requirements please make us aware ASAP.

Any queries please do not hesitate to contact Kirstie on 01603 252123 or emailing [email protected]

EVENT INFORMATION:

TICKET PRICES

Individual:  £35 including booking fee* – please note you will be seated with other parties on tables of 10

Group booking: Table of 10 £310 including booking fee*

Please note this is an 18+ event – click here for Venue T&C’s

Please bring ID for proof of age.

Event runs from 7.00pm – 1.00am

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Refunds will only be given if the event is cancelled or postponed.

*All prices are subject to a booking fee – a percentage of which goes towards the running of our charity.  Subject to availability will be more on the door.

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Spite House presents a super gig and late night dance party at Audio Glasgow

Featuring

SHOPPING 

Glasgow/ Los Angeles based dance punk/ queer party band launching new album All Or Nothing

LADY NEPTUNE

An EDM dreamscape for the rave at area 51, Lady Neptune is the euphoric pop maestro.

SHREK 666

Probably the world’s foremost drag ogre! Consistently delivering innovative and boundary pushing club performances, Shrek 666 is the nightmare in residence at Shoot Your Shot.

JUNGLEHUSSI

Artist and DJ Matthew Arthur Williams will be showcasing their incredible talent on the decks, expect to get your body moving. Catch their Passion Play show on Sub City radio.

KAPUTT

The return of Glasgow’s party starting post punk 6 piece! Wall to wall babes playing a groovy sax-y racket. LP Carnage Hall out now via Upset The Rhythm.

Audio is an accessible one-level venue in the city centre of Glasgow, easily located 2 minutes from Central Station.

Gender neutral toilets. 18+. £7 advance tickets available now, limited tickets will also be available on the door at a pay what you can afford price.

Contact Spite House with any questions or access worries.

Poptastic Lucy McCormick is in town.

Life: LIVE! is a subversive, immersive, pop concert spectacular imagined by nu-pop sensation Lucy McCormick, and her electrotrash Girl Squad.  Featuring shonky-spectacular, stadium-chic live visuals created with artist Morven Mulgrew, and an album of original music, Life: LIVE! straddles stardom, self care and redemption in a hilarious, crumbling, musical extravaganza.

“★★★★★
a balls-to-the-wall skewering of the misogyny and exploitation that underpin popular culture””

— GUARDIAN

“★★★★
Lucy McCormick has the moves of Beyonce, the lungs of Christina Aguilera and the morals of a punk iconoclast… as a comedian she is fearless. As a performer she is reckless… she is one of the most extraordinary and extreme performers around.”

— SCOTSMAN

Created by Lucy McCormick
Performed by Lucy McCormick, Morven Mulgrew, Lennie & Samir Kennedy
Set & Costume by Morven Mulgrew & Lucy McCormick
Production Managed by Sorcha Mae Stott-Strzala
Music & Lyrics by Lucy McCormick, Ted Rogers & Samir Kennedy
Songwriting, Composition & Production by Joe Reeves
Produced by Karl Taylor & Philippa Barr

Access: The performance will have integrated creative captions. All Take Me Somewhere venues are wheelchair accessible. Gender neutral toilets are available.

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Scotland’s largest LGBT event. Pride Edinburgh 2020 kicks off with the parade on 13 June. The traditional march and rally attracts thousands to the streets to promote and celebrate pride.

Tourists can mix with locals, politicians, campaigners and even celebrities. Besides the march, there’ll be plenty of activities, events and parties – check the website for more details on 2020’s proceedings.

For hotel reservations, check our list of the best hotels in Edinburgh for gay travellers.

Pride Glasgow (SCIO) is largest event of its kind in Glasgow. Every August, this fun festival attracts thousands of visitors from all over Europe and beyond who come to celebrate LGBT equality.

Check back for details and the full program. Planning a trip to Glasgow during Pride, check our list of top hotels in Glasgow for gay travellers.

Suffolk Pride is a countywide event that celebrates LGBTQ+ equality and diversity. The one-day parade and Pride celebration event took place on the Waterfront in Ipswich on Saturday 22 June 2019 from 12 to 6pm.

All ages are welcome. 2020’s parade is likely to be at the end of June too. Keep visiting our page for all the latest details on next years facilities.

People across Suffolk are invited to enjoy an affordable family-friendly day of fantastic entertainment, to taste the best food and refreshments and to learn more about Suffolk’s LGBTQ+ community.

As part of the Pride celebrations, there will also be a programme of activities at schools and libraries across Suffolk in June. On the day we hope to continue festivities into the evening with associated events – more to follow.

Discover the queer history of earrings.

Earrings have historically played an important role throughout LGBTIQ+ culture and we want to share this gender bending history with you! Whether you wear an earring on the left ear, on the right ear or don’t wear earrings at all, this workshop is for LGBTIQ+ individuals and for all or no genders who would like to learn the craft of self-curating your own earrings with the gayest aesthetic ever.

Come join us in a queer earring making extravaganza featuring the most colorful, camp-est and rad-est accessories to date. G(end)er Swap is collaborating with Candy Goblins – a LGBT+ friendly, queer run earring business. Candy Goblins is based in Cardiff, Wales and aims to bring fun, quirky jewelry for everyone! You can find them on Instagram, Etsy and Depop. Kiera, director of Candy Goblins will be teaching us the technical side of making earrings and will work with Santi, director of G(end)er Swap, to bring you a presentation on the queer history of earrings. We will end this event with a mini history quiz!

This workshop takes place on Sunday March 22nd from 3 pm to 5 pm in Cardiff, Wales at Twin Made– a collaborative creative art space that hosts workshops and parties.

Tickets are £10 and only 10 spots are available! With each ticket, you get to make/take home two pairs of earrings. There will be a clothing pop-up for you to choose a few items of clothing (by donation) to go with your earrings. The winner of our history quiz will take home a prize and all attendees will receive a one time discount when they buy anything from the Candy Goblins Etsy page!

*This venue is not wheelchair accessible as there are steps leading down to the venue (basement). We are currently working on finding an ongoing accessible venue to carry out our future events.

*This is a cozy and quiet work space with other artists working in the surrounding area. Room dividers and a private space will be allocated to us.

*This event is reserved for LGBTIQ+ individuals looking to access knowledge & community.

For further information/questions about the event please contact Santi: [email protected]

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WELCOME to Killer Queens Present: THE 9 LIVES OF THE CAT’S MIAOW! Our first drag murder mystery of 2020!

As we enter the 2020s we shall take you back to the roaring 1920s and bring the jazz age alive with sequins, prohibition, love triangles, dodgy accents and some dark detective work!

In true Killer Queens fashion it will be as camp and entertaining as it is murderously unique and original, where YOU help find out who dunnit! Prizes for the winning team and best dressed!

CAST: A talented cast of local drag artists and performers acting their hearts out on and off stage.

WHEN: Friday 3rd April. Doors open 7pm and show will start at 7:45, finishing by 11pm. Please arrive by 7:30pm to be seated.

TICKETS & SEATING: Standard Seated (£7) and VIP Seated (£11) tickets are available, and a cute goody bag too for £3! Tickets are only available online, there will be none available on the door. All seating is at tables, so book tickets together to guarantee you’re with friends or a team. If booking separately and wanting to sit with anyone in particular, message us as soon as you can and we shall arrange it. Coming alone? We shall pair you up with lovely people if you wish and calm any nerves.

DRESS CODE: Wear whatever you like, we encourage total self-expression! There will be prizes for best dressed though so there’s no better chance than to glam or gangster up to fit the 1920s theme!

PLEASE NOTE:  This event is 18+. There is full disabled access and this is a friendly and welcoming LGBTQ+ safe space for everyone. Please present your printed or digital ticket upon entrance which is through the main Eden bar entrance.

Please message if you have any questions or special requirements. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fun 2-day LGBT festival on the last Bank Holiday weekend of May. The Birmingham Pride keeps getting bigger and bigger.

The carnival parade kicks off on Saturday at around noon, along with stage shows, cabaret marquee, dance arena, fun-fair and street party. Birmingham’s thriving gay clubs and bars around Gay Village will be hosting various parties and activities.

Planning to join Birmingham Pride, check our list of top hotels in Birmingham for gay travellers.

Popular gay Pride event in one of England’s most historic cities. York Pride is a celebration of diversity of the LGBT community of York and North Yorkshire with a focus on entertainment, inclusivity and fun. We have all the latest on 2020’s event, so keep an eye on our page for forthcoming news.

This year, the event takes place on June 8th. Thinking of attending? check our list of top York hotels for gay travellers.