LGBTQ+ London events, lifestyle and community news
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Born With Teeth makes its West End premiere at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 13 August – 1 November 25
Born With Teeth is a thrilling new play by Liz Duffy Adams, presented by Playful Productions, and imagines the relationship between Christopher Marlow and William Shakespeare, two literary icons at odds with their time.
What’s on today
Queer Theatre
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Born With Teeth makes its West End premiere at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from 13 August – 1 November 25
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Jordan Luke Gage: QX meets a musical theatre superstar
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Cast announced for acclaimed play Happy Ending at Waterloo East Theatre from 27 Sept ’25
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QX chats with Linus Karp, who plays the Fit Prince in Awkward Productions’ brand-new show by the same name
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The writer, director, and star of Pup Play, writes about his show at Barons Court Theatre, 12 – 16 August ’25
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Spin Cycle: A Sapphic Story of Two Ex-Lovers Who Unknowingly Reconnect in a Laundrette. Etcetera Theatre, 16 & 23 August 2025
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LGBTQ+ Director Madison Cole Writes About Gender Inequality and Women’s Football Ahead of Taking ‘Lioness’ to Edinburgh
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Let’s Talk About Fruitcake at Hope Theatre, 7 – 10 August ’25
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Dragging Your Heels: Terry Geo Writes About His New Comedy at Camden People’s Theatre, 19 – 23 August ’25
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Jordan Luke Gage to star in new musical, Saving Mozart, at The Other Palace, 28 July to 30 August ’25
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Marcus Megastar: HeartThrob UK Tour 2025 at Camden Fringe, London, 22 – 23 August ’25
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This Bitter Earth at Soho Theatre: First Look Production Photos
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Pedro Leandro writes about coming out ahead of his debut stand-up hour, Soft Animal, at Edinburgh Fringe
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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
LGBTQIA+ guides
Best LGBTQ+ Gay Theatre In London August 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 August 2025
Club Highlights
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Bootylicious Carnival 2025 at Scala, August Bank Holiday Saturday 23 August
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Official UK Black Pride After Parties, 10 August 2025
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Roast: A Party with a Darkroom at Electrowerks, Saturday 9 August ’25 (10pm-6am)
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July is a month full of music, drag, dance, and unforgettable vibes across Ku Group’s venues in London
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Bootylicious Birthday Party at Club Union, 26 July ’25
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Dandy: Here Comes the Sühñ for London Trans+ Pride, Saturday, 26 July ’25 (10pm-4am)
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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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HUNTER Rump Rider 2nd Birthday at Electrowerkz, Friday 18 July ’25
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Pride Parties in London 2025
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Mint presents: Code x Greek Street Live – The Ultimate Soho Reunion, 5 July ’25 (8pm-4am)
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SILLY BOWEL DISCO – A Queer Night Of Joy, Drag and Fundraising, 11 July ’25
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Century Club throws open its doors for Pride: SHD presents the Pride Carnival Party, 5 July ’25 (4pm-1am)
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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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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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BEACHMINCE Outdoor Daytime Birthday Party at London City Beach, Saturday 21 June (2pm-11pm)
Bar Highlights
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NAACHO Presents XXXL Denim Unzipped at Bunker London, 23 August ’25 (11pm-4am)
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HOMOPARODY Presents: Long Hot Summer CAMP at Two Brewers, 15 August ’25
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The Art of Drag with Adam All and Yshee Black at The RVT, Thursday 7 August ’25
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Celebrate Summer with Fruit Bowl Friday Socials at My Place Chiswick. Free Entry.
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Lesbian+ Social at The Albany Pub, Twickenham: First Thursday of Every Month
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The Bi Fun Club is a Regular Play Party for Bisexuals
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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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Sex-positive events for UK Black Pride Weekend
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Queers Without Beers at Club Soda, 3rd Thursday of the month
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HOMOPARODY & Fingerz present Pick’n’Mix Cabaret 2 at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 16 July ’25
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Pride 2025 at The Ku Group. Open late on Saturday 5 July!
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Clapham Pride is coming to Voltaire Road on Saturday, 28 June ’25
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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
Drag & Cabaret
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LIPSYNC 1000 at The Divine, 3 September to 22 October ’25
Europe’s fiercest drag lipsyncing contest and the jewel in The Divine’s glittering queer crown is back!
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LGB with the T Cabaret Festival partners with Transgender Charity NOT A PHASE, 24 August ’25
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“Midnight at the Palace: Unearthing and Reclaiming the Glitter, Chaos and Counterculture of the Cockettes Legacy” by Rae Binstock
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He’s Behind You! Announce Their 2025 Panto: Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story
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QX Meets TikTok Sensation Callaghans Questions Ahead of the Return of Their Fringe Hit, Hysteria: A History of Human Sexuality
