The tinsel is up and the lights are twinkling, so get down to your local gay boozer and catch one of the top traditional Christmas drag shows in London.
Sunday 19 December: Tiffany Wells Christmas Show at The Ship.
Sharp comedic wit and an extraordinary singer in the tradition of Dannie La Rue, the Grand Dame Of Drag. Show starts 9.30pm. The Old Ship is a charming LGBTQ+ pub in Limehouse, full of heart and unmistakable east end hospitality. No need to book as there’s plenty of room at the inn. See QX reviews of The Old Ship HERE
The Old Ship, 17 Barnes Street, Limehouse, London, UK E14 7NW. Nearest Tube: Lime House Station (2 minutes).
Tuesday 21 December: Bette Rinse Christmas Special at Halfway2Heaven
Bette Rinse returns to host her Christmas Special at Halfway to Heaven with an amazing night of fabulous entertainment and partying this Christmas. Naturally charming and full of talent, QX has interviewed Kevin Lord AKA Bette Rinse on several occasions. Since then Bette Rinse has made fewer appearances, so you’re in for a rare treat. A traditional cabaret shindig. 7pm-11pm.
Halfway2Heaven, 7 Duncannon Street, London WC2N 4JF. Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
Thursday 23 December: Sandra’s HO HO HO Festive Cabaret at The Admiral Duncan
HO HO HO Festive Cabaret with Sandra from 9:30pm. With decades of performing under her tuck, Sandra is a mistress of her craft. Very few can work a room and read a crowd like the Whore of Hampstead Heath. 9pm-11.30pm
Admiral Duncan, 54 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4UB
Christmas Eve: Tanya Hyde at The George And Dragon
Drag Idol 2008 winner, there doesn’t seem to be a night when Tanya Hyde isn’t on the stage of one of our bent boozers. The crowds just cant get enough of those power ballads and that musical theatre. On stage at 10pm.
The George And Dragon, 2 Blackheath Hill, London SE10 8DE, United Kingdom
Christmas Eve: Crystal dCanter at Admiral Duncan
Christmas Day: Marsha Mallow and Sandra at The Two Brewers
You’ve stuffed yourself with turkey, passed out by the telly and you’ve now got your second wind, or some of you may just find yourselves at a loose end. Either way, Stonegate have got you covered, as they’re opening one of their most popular bars for their customers to enjoy the merriment of Christmas Day in convivial company with two of the scenes favourite drag queens. Christmas will be sparkling as these two take to the stage in the front bar.
The Two Brewers, 114 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UJ
Boxing Day: Sunday Social With Sooz Kempner and Mrs Moore at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern
By Boxing Day you could be going stir crazy so get yourself down to The RVT for a festive treat. Mrs Moore, described as ‘the voice of a thousand fags’, singing and cracking gags, throwing back the Jägerbombs. You’ll be in great company. Joined by Sooz Kempner entertaining with standup musical comedy. 4pm-11pm.
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5HY
