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UK LGBT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2019
Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.
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Claire Balding ... my life in broadcasting @ LivUni Vet LGBT+ Soc
LUVS LGBT+ are extremely excited to welcome the wonderful, witty and charismatic journalist, author and broadcaster (amongst her many other...
LUVS LGBT+ are extremely excited to welcome the wonderful, witty and charismatic journalist, author and broadcaster (amongst her many other...
01
Conversation: Queer Perspectives: Sophie Ward @ National Portrait Gallery
Gain a Queer Perspective on our Collection with resident artist Sadie Lee and her special guest, actress and writer Sophie...
Gain a Queer Perspective on our Collection with resident artist Sadie Lee and her special guest, actress and writer Sophie...
01 - 00
Tim Walker: Wonderful Things @ V&A Museum (until 08 March 2020)
Experience the extraordinary creative process of one of the world's most inventive photographers through his pictures, films, photographic sets, and...
Experience the extraordinary creative process of one of the world's most inventive photographers through his pictures, films, photographic sets, and...
01 - 02
Kieran Hodgson: 75 @ Soho Theatre
Nominee: Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018 - Best Show Passion. Betrayal. Harold Wilson. Character comedian Kieran Hodgson returns with the epic...
Nominee: Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2018 - Best Show Passion. Betrayal. Harold Wilson. Character comedian Kieran Hodgson returns with the epic...
01 - 02
Outlying Islands @ Kings Head Theatre
1939, Scotland. Two young ornithologists arrive on a remote island. Theyve been tasked by the Ministry to conduct a study...
1939, Scotland. Two young ornithologists arrive on a remote island. Theyve been tasked by the Ministry to conduct a study...
01 - 02
Sarah Keyworth: Dark Horse @Soho Theatre
You've seen her on Comedy Central, you've seen her on the BBC. Now see Nottingham-born rising star Sarah Keyworths debut...
You've seen her on Comedy Central, you've seen her on the BBC. Now see Nottingham-born rising star Sarah Keyworths debut...
01 - 02
Witch Hunt @ Kings Head Theatre
An American mom, JK Rowling, and a mens-rights activist disguised as a female SNP politician race to stop Milosz, Eurovision-winner...
An American mom, JK Rowling, and a mens-rights activist disguised as a female SNP politician race to stop Milosz, Eurovision-winner...
01 - 10
Extra Virgin @ Above The Stag
An online hook-up. A stranger in your bedroom. Anything could happen In Extra Virgin, what starts as a funny and...
An online hook-up. A stranger in your bedroom. Anything could happen In Extra Virgin, what starts as a funny and...
01 - 16
Grindr: The Opera @Above The Stag
notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera. With musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop, Grindr:...
notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of opera. With musical styles ranging from baroque to contemporary pop, Grindr:...
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01 - 16
The ruffian on the stair @ The Hope Theatre
A darkly comic tale of love, sex for sale, catholicism, homosexuality, power, lies, loneliness and goldfish. The heart is situated...
A darkly comic tale of love, sex for sale, catholicism, homosexuality, power, lies, loneliness and goldfish. The heart is situated...
01 - 28
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams - Exhibition @ V&A Museum (until 14 July)
Members have two opportunities to join the curator of Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams on the Members' Preview Days for...
Members have two opportunities to join the curator of Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams on the Members' Preview Days for...
01 - 28
Everybody's Talking About Jamie- In Aid of DRM @ Apollo (until 06 Apr)
Please join us Thursday, June 7th for a very special outing to the five-star Everybodys Talking About Jamie, hosted by...
Please join us Thursday, June 7th for a very special outing to the five-star Everybodys Talking About Jamie, hosted by...
01 - 28
Jinkx Monsoon and Major Scales: The Ginger Snapped UK Tour 2018@ Soho Theatre
Following last years total sell-out tour RU PAULS DRAG RACE favourite JINKX MONSOON and lyrical genius MAJOR SCALES return to...
Following last years total sell-out tour RU PAULS DRAG RACE favourite JINKX MONSOON and lyrical genius MAJOR SCALES return to...
01 - 28
LGBT History Month
About February is LGBT History Month in the UK Company Overview LGBT History Month UK takes place every year in...
About February is LGBT History Month in the UK Company Overview LGBT History Month UK takes place every year in...
02 - 03
Mardi Grass Blackpool 2019
8.00 pm - 3.00 am This will be our FIRST bi night of the year. All Inclusive Bi...
8.00 pm - 3.00 am This will be our FIRST bi night of the year. All Inclusive Bi...
06
Ian McKellan On Stage with Tolkien, Shakespeare, othersand you!@ Above The Stag
A message from Ian McKellen: Im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know...
A message from Ian McKellen: Im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know...
07 - 09
James Barr: Thirst Trap @Above The Stag
60 minutes Rip-roaringly funny and ridiculously relatable Heat Fun, fruit and frank! He really does raise the, ahem, Barr! Attitude...
60 minutes Rip-roaringly funny and ridiculously relatable Heat Fun, fruit and frank! He really does raise the, ahem, Barr! Attitude...
07 - 09
Sex Shells @Soho Theatre
Londons hottest queer musical sketch comedy quartet are here to flame on your parade and theyre serving sex, drugs and...
Londons hottest queer musical sketch comedy quartet are here to flame on your parade and theyre serving sex, drugs and...
07 - 14
Graham Norton Show - Free Audience Tickets
To apply for tickets, please complete IN FULL and submit the details below. We will process your application as quickly...
To apply for tickets, please complete IN FULL and submit the details below. We will process your application as quickly...
08
Faber at 90: Poetry Reading by Richard Scott and Mary Jean Chan @ National Portrait Gallery
Mary Jean Chan To celebrate Faber and Fabers 90th anniversary, Faber poets Richard Scott and Mary Jean Chan read work...
Mary Jean Chan To celebrate Faber and Fabers 90th anniversary, Faber poets Richard Scott and Mary Jean Chan read work...
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Ian McKellan On Tour @ Arts Theatre
Im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know well and a few that...
Im celebrating my 80th birthday by touring a new solo show to theatres I know well and a few that...
13 - 28
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Jeff and Hunter have just three weeks to write a musical! So they recruit some friends and pull off the...
Jeff and Hunter have just three weeks to write a musical! So they recruit some friends and pull off the...
15
The Berto Pasuka Lecture 2019: Portrait of a Black Queer Briton by David McAlmont @ National Portrait Gallery
BlackOut UK & The National Portrait Gallery Present: The Inaugural Berto Pasuka Lecture & Prize Launch. Celebrated as one of...
BlackOut UK & The National Portrait Gallery Present: The Inaugural Berto Pasuka Lecture & Prize Launch. Celebrated as one of...
16
Come and Meet OutdoorLads 2019
OutdoorLads is running a Come and Meet OutdoorLads afternoon at the Comptons Pub Soho on the 16th February 2019 between...
OutdoorLads is running a Come and Meet OutdoorLads afternoon at the Comptons Pub Soho on the 16th February 2019 between...
17
Ian McKellan On Tour @ the Old Vic
Ambassador Theatre Group presents Ian McKellen On Stage With Tolkien, Shakespeare, othersand you! A message from Ian McKellen: Im celebrating...
Ambassador Theatre Group presents Ian McKellen On Stage With Tolkien, Shakespeare, othersand you! A message from Ian McKellen: Im celebrating...
17
Young People: Portrait Painting Workshop @National Portrait Gallery
Join artist Sadie Lee to explore portraits in the Gallery from a queer perspective and develop your painting techniques to...
Join artist Sadie Lee to explore portraits in the Gallery from a queer perspective and develop your painting techniques to...
18
Crystal Presents The Bible 2: Diary of A Drag Queen Live @ Soho Theatre
After a swift rise to fame after her Nobel nominated, Man Booker-winning book Diary of a Drag Queen, DENIMs Crystal...
After a swift rise to fame after her Nobel nominated, Man Booker-winning book Diary of a Drag Queen, DENIMs Crystal...
18 - 28
Timpson: The Musical @ Kings Head Theatre (until 09 March)
Two warring houses. One ancient grudge. A whole lot of shoes. Can the warring houses of Montashoe and Keypulet be...
Two warring houses. One ancient grudge. A whole lot of shoes. Can the warring houses of Montashoe and Keypulet be...
21
Family workshop: Rainbow Family Day ' National Portrait Gallery
Family | Workshop Family workshop This February half term, bring your family and friends to enjoy activities across the Gallery...
Family | Workshop Family workshop This February half term, bring your family and friends to enjoy activities across the Gallery...
22 - 24
Student Gay Pride 2019
National Student Pride 2019 The annual pride festival with live streamed panels, performances and the Pride.Careers graduate recruitment fair...
National Student Pride 2019 The annual pride festival with live streamed panels, performances and the Pride.Careers graduate recruitment fair...
23
V&A Museum - LGBTQ Tour
Join this V&A Volunteer Guide led tour which explores gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual...
Join this V&A Volunteer Guide led tour which explores gender and sexual identities through a selection of lesbian, gay, bisexual...
23 - 24
Hampshire Pride 2019
Hampshire Pride is space for all of Hampshire to join together and celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and more...
Hampshire Pride is space for all of Hampshire to join together and celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and more...
24
Gay Wedding Show
Welcome to the UK's annual and official gay and lesbian wedding show. Celebrating 16 years of helping same sex couples...
Welcome to the UK's annual and official gay and lesbian wedding show. Celebrating 16 years of helping same sex couples...
24
The Crown Dual @ Kings Head Theatre
by Daniel Clarkson Directed by Owen Lewis Having been cruelly overlooked for her dream role as Queen Elizabeth in blockbuster...
by Daniel Clarkson Directed by Owen Lewis Having been cruelly overlooked for her dream role as Queen Elizabeth in blockbuster...
24
THT Fundraising: Brighton Half Marathon
Get hot and sweaty in this half marathon while taking in the stunning sea views of Brighton! Distance: 13.1...
Get hot and sweaty in this half marathon while taking in the stunning sea views of Brighton! Distance: 13.1...
25 - 28
Catherine Bohart: Immaculate @ Soho Theatre (until 02 March)
Catherine Bohart is the bisexual, OCD daughter of an Irish Catholic Deacon and she's got a hell of a lot...
Catherine Bohart is the bisexual, OCD daughter of an Irish Catholic Deacon and she's got a hell of a lot...
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Visualising Portraits: Love is Love
To mark LGBT History Month and Valentines Day, discover the stories and scandals that have marked the lives of some...
To mark LGBT History Month and Valentines Day, discover the stories and scandals that have marked the lives of some...
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