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UK LGBT EVENTS AUGUST 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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01 - 03
Kieran Hodgson: 75 @ Soho Theatre
The Tales of Kieran Hodgson: Part Four Passion. Betrayal. Harold Wilson. Character comedian Kieran Hodgson returns with the epic and...
The Tales of Kieran Hodgson: Part Four Passion. Betrayal. Harold Wilson. Character comedian Kieran Hodgson returns with the epic and...
01 - 04
Mating in Captivity ' @ King's Head Theatre
The uproarious, critically-acclaimed comedy comes to London for its European premiere. It's Annie and Rob's wedding night. Unbeknownst to...
The uproarious, critically-acclaimed comedy comes to London for its European premiere. It's Annie and Rob's wedding night. Unbeknownst to...
01 - 24
The View Upstairs @ Soho Theater
The Hit new musical by Max Vernon - The European premiere of the off-Broadway hit. Millennial fashion designer Wes has...
The Hit new musical by Max Vernon - The European premiere of the off-Broadway hit. Millennial fashion designer Wes has...
01 - 03
Uncle Vanya (Rupert Everett) @ Theatre Royal, Bath
Having made his debut as a film director last year with The Happy Prince, Rupert Everett turns his attentions to...
Having made his debut as a film director last year with The Happy Prince, Rupert Everett turns his attentions to...
01 - 11
Gay Not Straight @ Edinburgh Fringe
Don't miss out on this opportunity to soak up some of the electric atmosphere of the late-night Fringe. Follow your...
Don't miss out on this opportunity to soak up some of the electric atmosphere of the late-night Fringe. Follow your...
01 - 11
Son of Dyke @ Edinburgh Fringe
Following a sell-out, five-star run at Vault Festival in London, Son of Dyke is the hilarious true story of a...
Following a sell-out, five-star run at Vault Festival in London, Son of Dyke is the hilarious true story of a...
01 - 24
The View Upstairs @ Soho Theatre
The European premiere of the off-Broadway hit. Millennial fashion designer Wes has just purchased an abandoned building, but little does...
The European premiere of the off-Broadway hit. Millennial fashion designer Wes has just purchased an abandoned building, but little does...
01 - 25
Cameron Esposito: Seperately CANCELLED @ Edinburgh Fringe
Who knew gay marriage would give way to gay divorce? Not Cameron Esposito, who explores the personal, poignant topic in...
Who knew gay marriage would give way to gay divorce? Not Cameron Esposito, who explores the personal, poignant topic in...
01 - 25
Pink Lemonade @ Edinburgh Fringe
Token Toni loves a bitta bashment and only dates Black and Brown womxn, my barber holds the cure to lesbian...
Token Toni loves a bitta bashment and only dates Black and Brown womxn, my barber holds the cure to lesbian...
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01 - 25
Traumgirl @ Edinburgh Fringe
Kim is an actress. She is also a sex worker, a bartender, German, Polish and more. Which identity is most...
Kim is an actress. She is also a sex worker, a bartender, German, Polish and more. Which identity is most...
01 - 26
Algorithms @ Edinburgh Fringe
Brooke has it all: the job, the flat, the girlfriend... but what happens when things go tits up just before...
Brooke has it all: the job, the flat, the girlfriend... but what happens when things go tits up just before...
01 - 31
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams @ V&A Museum (until 01 Sep)
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams "There is no other country in the world, besides my own, whose way of life...
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams "There is no other country in the world, besides my own, whose way of life...
01 - 31
Closer To Heaven @ Above The Stag
Closer to Heaven by Jonathan Harvey with music and lyrics by Pet Shop Boys directed by Steven Dexter Main House...
Closer to Heaven by Jonathan Harvey with music and lyrics by Pet Shop Boys directed by Steven Dexter Main House...
01 - 31
David Hockney Exhibition: The Arrival of Spring (Ongoing) @ Salts Mill
28th April 2011 is a single work from The Arrival of Spring - a 49-part detailed study of the changing...
28th April 2011 is a single work from The Arrival of Spring - a 49-part detailed study of the changing...
01 - 31
Everyones Talking About Jaime @ Apollo Theatre (until 25 Jan 2020)
NOMINATED FOR FIVE OLIVIER AWARDS INCLUDING BEST NEW MUSICAL Inspired by a true story, Everybodys Talking About Jamie is the...
NOMINATED FOR FIVE OLIVIER AWARDS INCLUDING BEST NEW MUSICAL Inspired by a true story, Everybodys Talking About Jamie is the...
01 - 31
Ian McKellan On Stage with Tolkien, Shakespeare, others & you! (until 15 Sep) UK 2019
an McKellen on Stage: Tolkien, Shakespeare and You! UK Tour 25 January - 15 September 2019 West End Limited Run...
an McKellen on Stage: Tolkien, Shakespeare and You! UK Tour 25 January - 15 September 2019 West End Limited Run...
01 - 31
John Stezaker: Portrait @ National Portrait Gallery (until 01 Sep)
Since the 1970s, the celebrated artist John Stezaker (b. 1949) has created distinctive collages using found photographs and illustrated ephemera...
Since the 1970s, the celebrated artist John Stezaker (b. 1949) has created distinctive collages using found photographs and illustrated ephemera...
01 - 31
Making Porn @Above The Stag (until 08 Sep)
by Ronnie Larsen A hilarious look at the gay porn industry. Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor, finally gets a...
by Ronnie Larsen A hilarious look at the gay porn industry. Jack Hawk, a straight, out-of-work actor, finally gets a...
02
Book Launch Introduction to Transgender Studies @ Gays The Word Bookshop
Join us as we celebrate the publication of this major new book on Transgender Studies. We're delighted to welcome Ardel...
Join us as we celebrate the publication of this major new book on Transgender Studies. We're delighted to welcome Ardel...
02 - 24
Southern Belles @Kings Head Theatre
Southern Belles unites two groundbreaking one-act plays by one of the twentieth centurys most influential dramatists, Tennessee Williams. Presented together...
Southern Belles unites two groundbreaking one-act plays by one of the twentieth centurys most influential dramatists, Tennessee Williams. Presented together...
02 - 26
Too Pretty To Punch @ Edinburgh Fringe
A comedy spoken word show about gender, the media and not fitting any of the boxes, full of explosive movement...
A comedy spoken word show about gender, the media and not fitting any of the boxes, full of explosive movement...
03 - 03
Brighton Pride Street Party 2019
The Pride Village Party (PVP) 2019 is once again being run and managed by Brighton Pride Community Interest Company (CIC)...
The Pride Village Party (PVP) 2019 is once again being run and managed by Brighton Pride Community Interest Company (CIC)...
03 - 04
Brighton Pride 2019
Brighton Prides 2019 Brighton Pride runs from Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th August 2019 and will incorporate the FREE Pride...
Brighton Prides 2019 Brighton Pride runs from Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th August 2019 and will incorporate the FREE Pride...
03 - 04
03 - 25
Dont Frighten the Straights @ Edinburgh Fringe
International slut and mouthy, old, ethnic poof, Turan Ali tells outrageously funny true gay stories from around the queer world...
International slut and mouthy, old, ethnic poof, Turan Ali tells outrageously funny true gay stories from around the queer world...
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Leeds Pride 2019
Leeds Pride 2019 Yorkshire's Biggest celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans life. Sunday 4th August 2019 For information about...
Leeds Pride 2019 Yorkshire's Biggest celebration of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans life. Sunday 4th August 2019 For information about...
05 - 10
Elegies for Angels, Punks & Raging Queens @ Edinbugh Fringe
A musical song cycle with a blues, jazz and rock score inspired by the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. A...
A musical song cycle with a blues, jazz and rock score inspired by the Names Project AIDS Memorial Quilt. A...
06
Rescheuled: Incurable - The Haunted Writings of Lionel Johnson @ Gays The Word Bookshop
This event has been rescheduled from Thursday 25th of July and was postponed due to the record-breaking heat. This new...
This event has been rescheduled from Thursday 25th of July and was postponed due to the record-breaking heat. This new...
09
Fourth Choir take Stonewall Warriors @ Antwerp Queer Music Festival
Witches, bitches, spinsters and whores! Women have been slandered and attacked whenever they have dared to stand up, fight back...
Witches, bitches, spinsters and whores! Women have been slandered and attacked whenever they have dared to stand up, fight back...
10
Chester Pride 2019
Chester pride is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester. More information released on Chester...
Chester pride is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester. More information released on Chester...
10
Margate Pride 2019
Our Manifesto : Margate Pride is a culture rich contemporary pride. A celebration of all of Thanets queerness and LGBTQI...
Our Manifesto : Margate Pride is a culture rich contemporary pride. A celebration of all of Thanets queerness and LGBTQI...
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Perthshire Pride 2019
Perthshire Pride 2019 will be a great event for everyone to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Starting with a march, the...
Perthshire Pride 2019 will be a great event for everyone to celebrate the LGBT+ community. Starting with a march, the...
10
Pride in Surrey 2019
Woking Park, Surrey Pride in Surrey is here to educate, celebrate and connect the LGBTQ+ community of Surrey and their...
Woking Park, Surrey Pride in Surrey is here to educate, celebrate and connect the LGBTQ+ community of Surrey and their...
11
Are You Proud? + Q&A with Director & Cast @ OUT at Clapham
The next Out at Clapham feature will be Are You Proud? Combining rare archive footage with interviews from leading campaigners...
The next Out at Clapham feature will be Are You Proud? Combining rare archive footage with interviews from leading campaigners...
11
LonGBoaT Pride 2019
LonGBoaT Pride in Wakefield supporting the LGBT+ community throughout the year and celebrating our community at our annual Pride event...
LonGBoaT Pride in Wakefield supporting the LGBT+ community throughout the year and celebrating our community at our annual Pride event...
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Wakefield LGBT Pride 2019
Wakefield LGBT Pride celebrates the LGBT+ community. The next Wakefield LGBT Pride festival will take place on Sunday 11th August...
Wakefield LGBT Pride celebrates the LGBT+ community. The next Wakefield LGBT Pride festival will take place on Sunday 11th August...
11 - 26
Sound System @ Edinburgh Fringe
Two transgender performers say 'up yours!' to the gender binary and invite you to their radical dance party! Under...
Two transgender performers say 'up yours!' to the gender binary and invite you to their radical dance party! Under...
12 - 25
Hotter @ Edinburgh Fringe
Hello, we're Ell and Mary. We're best friends and ex-girlfriends and we're bored of playing it cool. So this is...
Hello, we're Ell and Mary. We're best friends and ex-girlfriends and we're bored of playing it cool. So this is...
12 - 25
Rev Richard Coles - # SimpleCountryParson @ Edinburgh Fringe
See all dates for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 Revd Richard Coles is on a fortnight's leave from his country parish...
See all dates for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019 Revd Richard Coles is on a fortnight's leave from his country parish...
13 - 18
The Stones @ Kings Head Theatre
The Stones By Kit Brookman Ive had one of those little stumbles into the future, like when you open the...
The Stones By Kit Brookman Ive had one of those little stumbles into the future, like when you open the...
15 - 17
That What She Said @ Edinburg Fringe
'The biggest spoken word night in London for women' (Evening Standard) returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for three incendiary shows...
'The biggest spoken word night in London for women' (Evening Standard) returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for three incendiary shows...
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Pick Up A Brick: Art Activism @ Edinburgh Fringe
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. It's the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that kick-started...
Part of the Fringe Central Events Programme for Fringe participants. It's the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising that kick-started...
16 - 18
Pink Singers @ Hand In Hand Choral Festival - Cardiff
In August we head to Cardiff for the LGBT+ choir extravaganza that is the Hand in Hand choral festival! We...
In August we head to Cardiff for the LGBT+ choir extravaganza that is the Hand in Hand choral festival! We...
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Doncaster Pride 2019
Doncaster gears up to celebrate the 13th Doncaster Pride, main event is on Saturday the 17th August This is a...
Doncaster gears up to celebrate the 13th Doncaster Pride, main event is on Saturday the 17th August This is a...
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Warwickshire Pride 2019
Warwickshire Pride returns in 2019! On Saturday 17th August, the Pump Room Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa will host Warwickshire...
Warwickshire Pride returns in 2019! On Saturday 17th August, the Pump Room Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa will host Warwickshire...
18 - 19
Vacillate@ Kings Head Theatre
Im supposed to never use a plastic straw again, single handedly educate all my homophobic and racist family members, Im...
Im supposed to never use a plastic straw again, single handedly educate all my homophobic and racist family members, Im...
19 - 31
Kinky Boots -A New Musical Inspired by a True Story - UK Tour (until 23 Nov)
Winner of every major Best Musical award, including the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Londons hottest musical (Smooth...
Winner of every major Best Musical award, including the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Londons hottest musical (Smooth...
20 - 24
Target Man @ Kings Head Theatre
19-year-old Connor has just signed for a Premier League team. Fame, fortune and the World Cup squad are within his...
19-year-old Connor has just signed for a Premier League team. Fame, fortune and the World Cup squad are within his...
22 - 24
Polaris @ Edinburgh Fringe
Queer, here, really want a beer? Hot off a UK tour, the five-star sell-out show directed by BBC Slam's Sophia...
Queer, here, really want a beer? Hot off a UK tour, the five-star sell-out show directed by BBC Slam's Sophia...
22 - 25
A Gay & A NonGay @ Edinburgh Fringe
Gay and straight worlds collide, as unlikely friends James Barr (Gay) and Dan Hudson (NonGay) plus special guests bring their...
Gay and straight worlds collide, as unlikely friends James Barr (Gay) and Dan Hudson (NonGay) plus special guests bring their...
22 - 25
Bloom @ Edinburgh Fringe
Funny Women finalist, Broadchurch actor and Most Promising Junior 1998* Becky, accidentally got gay married and now the biological clock...
Funny Women finalist, Broadchurch actor and Most Promising Junior 1998* Becky, accidentally got gay married and now the biological clock...
22 - 25
The Big Gay StorySlam @ Edinburgh Fring
The biggest, gayest set of tales the Fringe has ever heard comes out to play in this theatrical performance-meets-storytelling competition...
The biggest, gayest set of tales the Fringe has ever heard comes out to play in this theatrical performance-meets-storytelling competition...
22 - 26
Fudge @ Edinburgh Fringe
Charlie's had enough. He's giving up sex. No more booty calls. No more walks of shame. No more sleeping with...
Charlie's had enough. He's giving up sex. No more booty calls. No more walks of shame. No more sleeping with...
22 - 31
Les Miserable (Matt Lucas) @ Geilgud Theatre, London (until 30 Nov)
One half of the hilarious comedy duo behind the BAFTA Award-winning BBC comedy show, Little Britain. Matt Lucas made his...
One half of the hilarious comedy duo behind the BAFTA Award-winning BBC comedy show, Little Britain. Matt Lucas made his...
22 - 31
Pride In Newry 2019
Hosting UK and Ireland Pride 2019, Pride in Newry will bring a wash of colour to the border town of...
Hosting UK and Ireland Pride 2019, Pride in Newry will bring a wash of colour to the border town of...
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Cornwall Gay Pride 2019
Cornwall Pride Parade starting at midday, followed by a family Picnic in the Park from event with stalls, food and...
Cornwall Pride Parade starting at midday, followed by a family Picnic in the Park from event with stalls, food and...
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Exhibition: Kiss Me Genders @ Hayward Gallery, Southbank Centre
To book, email customerrelations@southbankcentre.co.uk or call 020 3879 9555 for more information. During this exhibition Quiet Hour we...
To book, email customerrelations@southbankcentre.co.uk or call 020 3879 9555 for more information. During this exhibition Quiet Hour we...
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Foyle Pride 2019
Join the Foyle Pride parade to help represent the LGBT+ community in the Foyle area and across the North West...
Join the Foyle Pride parade to help represent the LGBT+ community in the Foyle area and across the North West...
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Walsall Gay Pride 2019
Walsall Pride, now in our 8th year and are aiming to make the event bigger and better, this can only...
Walsall Pride, now in our 8th year and are aiming to make the event bigger and better, this can only...
24 - 25
Stephen Fry: Mythos Parts1-3, Gods, Heroes, Men @ Edinburgh Fringe
Let me tell you a story. Its all about you. One of the worlds greatest storytellers, telling the worlds greatest...
Let me tell you a story. Its all about you. One of the worlds greatest storytellers, telling the worlds greatest...
25 - 31
Elexir of Love @Kings Head Theatre (until 26 Sep)
The Elixir of Love Long before Love Island, there was love on Barry Island. Award-winning Welsh opera company Operar Ddraig...
The Elixir of Love Long before Love Island, there was love on Barry Island. Award-winning Welsh opera company Operar Ddraig...
27 - 31
Worlds End @Kings Theatre
World's End By James Corley Alls fair in love, war and videogames. November 1998. As the war in Kosovo plays...
World's End By James Corley Alls fair in love, war and videogames. November 1998. As the war in Kosovo plays...
29 - 31
Voldemort & The Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody @ Kings Head Theatre
Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody Before Voldemort became He Who Must Not Be Named, he was just Tom...
Voldemort and the Teenage Hogwarts Musical Parody Before Voldemort became He Who Must Not Be Named, he was just Tom...
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Grayson Perry Exhibition: Tour of Tapestries @ Croome, National Trust
Grayson Perry tour of tapestries. Join our head of Visitor Experience, amy Forster-Smith, on a tour of the 5 works...
Grayson Perry tour of tapestries. Join our head of Visitor Experience, amy Forster-Smith, on a tour of the 5 works...
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Prima Donna Festival (Sandi Toksvig) @ Laffitts Hall, Stowarket (ends 01 Sep)
Primadonna is a new and inclusive festival for all ages celebrating the creative community, giving prominence to work by women...
Primadonna is a new and inclusive festival for all ages celebrating the creative community, giving prominence to work by women...
30 - 31
Stephen Fry: Mythos Parts1-3, Gods, Heroes, Men @ Salford, The Lowry
Let me tell you a story. Its all about you. One of the worlds greatest storytellers, telling the worlds greatest...
Let me tell you a story. Its all about you. One of the worlds greatest storytellers, telling the worlds greatest...
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Herts Pride 2019
Herts Pride 7th Pride event returns to Watford from noon till 10pm see our website for all the details ...
Herts Pride 7th Pride event returns to Watford from noon till 10pm see our website for all the details ...
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LGBTQ Tour @ V&A Museum
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...
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Reading Pride 2019 LoveUnites
Reading Pride 2019 work throughout the year to promote equality and to celebrate the very best of the LGBT+ community...
Reading Pride 2019 work throughout the year to promote equality and to celebrate the very best of the LGBT+ community...
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