LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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fish in a dress on Queering the History of Hysteria
This is not a new story. We begin in the past: Paris, 1880s. There was a hospital. The Salpêtrière University Hospital, where women were treated for “hysteria”.
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Pride Month is here, and so are we – Let the celebration (and the pleasure) begin!
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“Once Upon a Storytime”: Ryan Stewart on their nostalgic reflection of history, childhood, and the reading hour that wasn’t
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The Billy Porter Interview: ‘There’s no time for fear. There’s no time and no space for terror. It’s rage.’
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“Finding My Voice: From Silence to Speechless” by Jakub Chmelar
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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fish in a dress on Queering the History of Hysteria
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NIUSIA: Tracing the lines of heritage and identity
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Bitesize Festival at Riverside Studios, 7 July – 3 August 2025
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QX meets Jason Brook who is out and proud in the musical Choir of Man
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QX meets Get Happy writer and performer Joseph Aldous
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Get Happy at Omnibus Theatre, 1 – 12 July 2025
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A Collective Archive – a self-penned reflection by Deen Atger
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DETENTION: Gary Clark Company tours UK from May with performances at The Place Theatre, London, 3 – 7 June ’25
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Earworm: In Search of the Perfect Breakup Song at King’s Head Theatre, 29 – 30 May ’25
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QX meets Jamie Douglas-Turner who plays Stan in Have You Met Stan?
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Billy Porter to make London debut as director of This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre, 18 June – 26 July ’25
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96 Festival at Omnibus Theatre, 21 June – 12 July 2025
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Ben Fensome writes about his Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit BUFF which will be on a UK tour from 30 April 2025
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Have You Met Stan?: New musical celebrates queer migrant voices, King’s Head Theatre, London, 26 – 28 May ’25
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Seven Dials Playhouse announces inaugural Pride Season, 3 – 22 June 2025
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Malik Nashad Sharpe’s “Goner” at Battersea Arts Centre, 6 – 10 May 2025
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Photos of “on-stage eye candy” in F**king Men at Waterloo East, running to 4 May ’25
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QX meets Dylan Aiello who plays Adam in Supersonic Man at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 9 April – 3 May ’25
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London June 2025
Dive into the best queer theatre experiences the city has to offer. From dazzling performances to thought-provoking plays, we’ve curated a list of must see shows that celebrate our creativity. So, let the magic of London’s queer theatre scene unfold right here.
Let us guide you
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London June 2025
Club Highlights
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BEACHMINCE Outdoor Daytime Birthday Party at London City Beach, Saturday 21 June (2pm-11pm)
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Roast: a party with a darkroom at Electrowerks, 28 June ’25 (10pm-6am)
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Century Club throws open its doors for Pride: SHD presents the Pride Carnival Party, 5 July ’25
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SLAP! Icons Pride Party at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, 5 July ’25
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Dandy at Royal Vauxhall Tavern review in pictures
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As One in the Park 2025: London’s LGBTQ+ festival returns to Walpole Park on Saturday 19 July ’25
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KLUB late nights keep the party going all through June
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Groove Aspect is back at Bricks, Brixton, Saturday 7 June ’25 (10pm-5am)
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BEEFMINCE returns to The Steel Yard on Saturday, 7 June 2025
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Dandy at The RVT: The Northern Invasion continues! Saturday 31 May ’25
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Unofficial Kylie Tension Tour Club Night at Eagle London, Saturday 31 May ’25
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GRIP: your XXX Sports Night at Electrowerkz, 1 June ’25 (3pm-9pm)
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Groove Aspect review in pictures
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Bootylicious Easter review in pictures
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LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year Finals at Clapham Grand, 10 June ’25
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Club Red Hot at HERE @Outernet, Soho, 24 May 2025
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The Dandy goes to Brighton at Concorde2, 10 May ’25 (11pm-4am)
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Jukebox Disco at The RVT, Friday 23 May ’25 (10pm-4am)
Bar Highlights
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NAACHO presents XXXL Men For Men at Bunker London, 28 June (11pm-4am)
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Clapham Pride is coming to Voltaire Road on Saturday, 28 June ’25
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Celebrate summer with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick throughout June. Free entry.
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Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of every month
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Queers Without Beers at Club Soda, 3rd Thursday of the month
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SHE Soho is the go-to spot for queer women and their guests on Soho’s Old Compton Street
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The Bi Fun Club is a regular play party for bisexuals
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Kiki Snatch special guest performances at Little Ku’s Drag Bingo followed by Ku Lounge on Tuesday 10 June ’25
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Eurovision Viewing Party with Just May at Betty & Joan’s, 17 May ’25
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Eurovision Your Decision comes to Vauxhall, 9 – 17 May 2025
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Ku celebrates the Eurovision Song Contest with a massive screening party on 17 May ’25
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Fruit Bowl Easter Weekend House Party at Little Blue Door, 17 April ´25
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Trans Day of Visibility Comedy Show at the George IV in Chiswick, Sunday, 30 March ’25
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Weekend cabaret at The Old Ship during March ’25
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Come on, live a little… enjoy a night at The Rising in SE1
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The Mix and Mingle event for Lesbian/LGBTQ+ women at Off The Cuff, Herne Hill, 5 April ´25
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G-A-Y Bar to hit the market: a reflection on Soho’s changing landscape
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The revered avant-guardian David Hoyle takes to the stage in New Dawn at The RVT, 13 March ’25
Drag & Cabaret
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“Once Upon a Storytime”: Ryan Stewart on their nostalgic reflection of history, childhood, and the reading hour that wasn’t
‘If history and its stories are cyclical, then the tale of hope is an ancient one, and for queer people today it is one of the few we can still cling to without futility.’
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Basically Nocturnal: To the thoughts that arise in the sleepless hours
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Drag Idol Finals at Two Brewers, 26 June 2025: Flick The Drag Queen talks to the finalists
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“Kiki Babs: Drag, Defiance & Neurodivergent Realness” by Kiki Babs
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Divina De Campo on playing Lady Di in The Diana Mixtape at Here @Outernet, 28 July – 10 August ’25
