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UK LGBT EVENTS OCTOBER 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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OCTOBER 2019 - 56 events (2020 - 424 events listed)
01 - 04
In PurSUEt @ King's Head Theatre
Fresh from a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and what Broadway Baby called one of the best one-woman...
01 - 05
Crystal Rasmusen Bible 2 @ Soho Theatre
After a swift rise to fame after her Nobel nominated, Manbooker winning book Diary of a Drag Queen, DENIMs Crystal...
01 - 05
My Beautiful Launderette @ Curve, Leicester
Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms...
01 - 06
Now & Then @ Above The Stag
written by Ronnie Larsen score by Dennis Manning directed by Harry Blumenau An uplifting and inventive musical about one couple...
01 - 29
An Evening With Will Young - UK Tour
Pop star returns with new album Lexicon and live shows set for October 2019 Will Young has announced he will...
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...
01 - 31
Grayson Perry Exhibition: Super Rich Interior Decoration @ Victoria Miro, Mayfair London (until 20 Dec)
For his first solo exhibition at the gallery since 2012 and first exhibition at Victoria Miro Mayfair Grayson Perry presents...
01 - 31
Ian Mckellan on Stage @ Harold Pinter Theatre (until 05 Jan 2020)
A STRICTLY LIMITED WEST-END SEASON 20 SEPT - 5 JAN 2020 HAROLD PINTER THEATRE 80 SEATS FOR 10 AT EVERY...
01 - 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...
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01 - 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...
01 - 31
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...
02 - 27
Velvet @Above The Stag
Tom has always dreamt of being a successful actor, and now after years of disappointment he is finally presented with...
05
Emma Freud Meets .. Sue Perkins @ Cheltenham Literary Festival
When Sue Perkins was asked if shed like to make a programme about the Mekong River, she had never been...
05
Mamas Boy by Dustin Lance Black @ Cheltenham Literary Festival
When Oscar-winning Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black came out to his Mormon mother, his home seemed destined to be divided...
05
Neil Tennant in Conversation @ Manchester Literature Festival
One half of electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant has released 13 studio albums over the last four...
05 - 30
Cabaret & Drag Lab Sharing Course @ Soho Theatre (until 30 Nov)
So, obviously were now running our very own cabaret & drag course. Perfect for those of you who want to...
06
Unorthodox LGBT+ Identity and Faith @ Gay's The Word
Sean Richardson, the contributors and Five Leaves have pleasure in inviting you to the launch of Unorthodox - LGBT+ Identity...
06 - 13
Drawn & Quartered @ King's Head Theatre
After a fantastic run at the Edinburgh Fringe Cry Havoc Theatre Company presents apiece of New Writing by Labyrinth Theatre...
06 - 20
Wireless Wise with Rev Richard Coles UK Tour
A multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band The Communards - achieving three Top Ten hits, including the...
07 - 12
Bi-Cycle @ King's Head Theatre
If you're a tribal gym warrior, or an after work spin class 'wannabe'. If you've ever struggled with your identity...
08 - 12
My Beautiful Launderette @ Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms...
09 - 31
The Good Scout @ Above The Stag (until 02 Nov)
Inspired by true events: a story of espionage, Scout's honour and forbidden love. In the 1930s, Baden-Powell and Von Ribbentrop...
10
Lucian Freud: Art & Design @ Cheltenham Literary Festival
His paintings instantly recognisable, Lucian Freud remains one of the most celebrated and significant portrait artists of our time. Biographer...
12
Alan Hollinghurst @ Liverpool Literary Festival 2019
Alan Hollinghurst Join Alan Hollinghurst in conversation with Liverpool Literary Festival Director, Professor Dinah Birch, for a discussion of his...
12
London Gay Symphonic Winds: Stage and Screen ! @ St Andrews
Roll up, roll up as the London Gay Symphonic Winds present a selection of classics from the Stage and Screen...
12
Proud: Stories, Poetry & Art on the Theme of Pride with Juno Dawson @ Cheltenham Literary Festiva
Join Juno Dawson as she discusses her new anthology Proud with some of its contributors: poet Dean Atta, new author...
12
Wham ! George & Me with Andrew Ridgeley @ Cheltenham Literary Festival
Andrew Ridgeley one half of one of the most famous bands in the world tells us the inside story of...
13
Becoming Electra: A Queer Mitzvah @ King's Head Theatre
A heart-warming and hilarious drag show about a queer Jewish girl trying to find her voice. Electra is turning 18...
13
London Gay Symphonic Orchestra Autumn Concert @ St Giles London
We start our season on Sunday 13 October with Wagner's Flying Dutchman Overture, The Garden of Fand from Arnold Bax...
13
Nadia Hussain & Tan Francis (Queer Eye) Lifestyle @ Cheltenham Literary Festival
The Great British Bake Off meets Queer Eye as Nadiya Hussain and Tan France share tales of childhood made different...
13
Royal Parks Half Marathon
Join us on an enchanting Half Marathon that takes runners on a journey past incredible city landmarks, and through some...
13
Showtime Challenge; 48 Hours Musical Singin In The Rain @ Hosted by Julian Clary @Adelphi Theatre
Hosted by Julian Clary, Showtime Challenge 48-Hour Musicals brings together a cast of 100(ish) professional actors and talented amateurs, a...
15 - 26
My Beautiful Launderette @ Leeds Playhouse, Leeds
Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms...
16 - 26
Dina Martina Forgotten But Not Gone @ Soho Theatre
Talent-stuffed and sanitarium-ready, the hysterically funny Dina Martina is barrelling back to Soho Theatre with a new show and new...
17
The Closer I Get With Paul Burston @ Gays The Word
A compulsive, disturbingly relevant, twisty and powerful psychological, social-media thriller from the bestselling author of The Black Path. A free...
20
A New Dawn @ King's Head Theatre
"When I got back from my count, you were sat there, just like now. Same time of the morning too...
21
2019 Stonewall Stand Up Sessions
Back for the second year at Leicester Squares legendary Comedy Store, join us for the 2019 Stonewall Stand Up Sessions...
22
Pride in London Parade Consultation Meeting @ City Hall
This meeting will focus on two things: - a review of 2019; what went well, what we want to improve...
23
Biggins Unleashed starring Christopher Biggins @ Barn Theatre, Oxted
Christopher Biggins has been lighting up British TV for over 40 years, and is one of the UKs most recognisable...
24
Diva X Gay's The Word: In Kate Charlesworth Shoes
An evening with cartoonist Kate Charlesworth (Sensible Footwear) in conversation with Corinne Pearlman and Erica Gillingham. DIVA Magazine x Gays...
24
London Gay Symphonic Winds World Tour: Bands Across The Water @ Studebaker Theatre, Chicago
The London Gay Symphonic Winds head across the pond with an eclectic selection of music from Welsh folksong to Lady...
24 - 02
Cassie Workman: Giantess @ Soho Theatre (until 02 Nov)
Cassie Workman is probably the most experienced newcomer to comedy in the country, owing to the fact that she previously...
26
A Queer Walk Through British Art @ Tate Britain
The works in this queer walk through Tate Britains free displays have been chosen by artists, curators, cultural producers and...
26
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...
27 - 31
Lucian Freud: The Self Portraits @ Royal Academy of Art (until 26 Jan 2020)
In a world first, Lucian Freuds self-portraits are united in one extraordinary exhibition. See more than 50 paintings, prints and...
28 - 31
The Rocky Horror Show with Duncan James (until 02 Nov) @ Edinburgh Playhouse, Scotland
Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they'll never forget, with the scandalous Frank 'n' Furter, rippling Rocky...
29
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar @ Above The Stag (Members Only)
You will need a membership code to book for this screening. If you have not received one, please contact us...
29 - 31
My Beautiful Launderette @ Belgrade Theatre, Coventry (until 02 Nov)
Set in London during the Thatcher years, My Beautiful Laundrette tells the story of young British Pakistani, Omar, who transforms...
29 - 31
Not F**Kin Sorry @Soho Theatre (until 01 Nov)
So, just what is it that you fuckers want? The cracks, the scars. We are sick of being your circus...
30
Birdcage @ Above The Stag (Members Only)
You will need a membership code to book for this screening. If you have not received one, please contact us...
30 - 31
A Prayer For Wings @ King's Head Theatre (until 23 Nov)
London audiences have a rare chance to see the internationally renowned stage and screen director Sean Mathias revive his award-winning...
30 - 31
Art Exhibition: Simon Tarrant #Is This Now ? Gallery@Oxo (until 10 Nov)
London born artist and curator Simon Tarrant launches his latest solo exhibition #isthisnow? at gallery@oxo from 30 October 10 November...
30 - 31
Jerker - A Pornographic Elergy @ Kings Head Theatre (until 23 Nov)
The producers of Coming Clean and 5 Guys Chillin present one of the most important pieces of gay theatre ever...
31
Hocus Pocus @ Above The Stag (Members Only)
You will need a membership code to book for this screening. If you have not received one, please contact us...
31
Rocky Horror Picture Show @ OUT at Clapham
Director: Jim Sharman Starring: Richard O'Brian, Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry, Patrica Quinn Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf. Duration: 100 min...
31
Sandi Toksvig: Between The Stops @ Bloomsbury Theatre
Fane productions in association with Virago presents one of Britain's best-loved celebrities Sandi Toksvig writer, broadcaster, activist, comic on stage...
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