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UK LGBT EVENTS MAY 2020
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
Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell - The idea of it just gives me thrush
Toms dodgy knee, trouble sleeping, some cracking correspondence and the crossword concludes. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail...
Toms dodgy knee, trouble sleeping, some cracking correspondence and the crossword concludes. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail...
01 - 02
No Strings Attached @ Kings Head Theatre - Cancelled
'Don't worry man, I'm good at keeping secrets' Aileen Gonsalves directs the world premiere of magnificent new talent Charles Entsies...
'Don't worry man, I'm good at keeping secrets' Aileen Gonsalves directs the world premiere of magnificent new talent Charles Entsies...
01 - 02
No Strings Attached @ Kings Head Theatre - Cancelled
"Don't worry man, I'm good at keeping secrets' Aileen Gonsalves directs the world premiere of magnificent new talent Charles Entsies...
"Don't worry man, I'm good at keeping secrets' Aileen Gonsalves directs the world premiere of magnificent new talent Charles Entsies...
01 - 23
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical - UK Tour - Cancelled
THE ICONIC MUSICAL PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT IS COMING TO A VENUE NEAR YOU! Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner...
THE ICONIC MUSICAL PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT IS COMING TO A VENUE NEAR YOU! Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner...
01 - 25
Aubrey Beardsley @ Tate Britain - Cancelled
Aubrey Beardsley shocked and delighted late-Victorian London with his sinuous black and white drawings. He explored the erotic and the...
Aubrey Beardsley shocked and delighted late-Victorian London with his sinuous black and white drawings. He explored the erotic and the...
01 - 25
Julian Clary: Born To Mince Tour - Cancelled
One of the most distinctive comics in the early days of alternative comedy, then an 'overnight success' through his iconoclastic...
One of the most distinctive comics in the early days of alternative comedy, then an 'overnight success' through his iconoclastic...
01 - 31
Andy Warhol @ Tate Modern (until 06 Sep) - Cancelled
Andy Warhol was the son of immigrants who became an American icon. A shy gay man who became the hub...
Andy Warhol was the son of immigrants who became an American icon. A shy gay man who became the hub...
01 - 31
David Hockney: Drawing from Life @ National Portrait Gallery - Cancelled
The first major exhibition devoted to David Hockneys drawings in over twenty years, David Hockney: Drawing from Life, explores Hockney...
The first major exhibition devoted to David Hockneys drawings in over twenty years, David Hockney: Drawing from Life, explores Hockney...
01 - 31
Derren Brown: Showman Live @ UK Tour - Cancelled
Mind reader, magician and possibly the closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master! He is known for his...
Mind reader, magician and possibly the closest our galaxy can boast to a Jedi Master! He is known for his...
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01 - 31
Everybodys Talking About Jaime @ Apollo Theatre (until 29 Aug)
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 - 31
Homo Sapiens - New Release: 2020
Alan Cumming and Christopher Sweeney talk to inspirational people over tea and biscuits. Each week they'll bring you intelligent, informative...
Alan Cumming and Christopher Sweeney talk to inspirational people over tea and biscuits. Each week they'll bring you intelligent, informative...
01 - 31
Jen Brister: Meaningless (New Release: 62 mins, 2020)
Rising comedy star and author of 'The Other Mother' Jen Brister performs her critically acclaimed show. As seen on Live...
Rising comedy star and author of 'The Other Mother' Jen Brister performs her critically acclaimed show. As seen on Live...
01 - 31
Jessie Cave Jessie Cave - New Release:
Jessie opens up her DIY heart and explains in definitely too much detail her insecurities, jealousies, fantasies and her exact...
Jessie opens up her DIY heart and explains in definitely too much detail her insecurities, jealousies, fantasies and her exact...
01 - 31
Lazy Susan - Forgive Me, Mother ! (New Release, 62 mins, 2020)
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees and hot virgins Lazy Susan present an hour of laidback, inventive sketch comedy. Some of it...
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees and hot virgins Lazy Susan present an hour of laidback, inventive sketch comedy. Some of it...
01 - 31
Mae Martin - US
Adorable, charming, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Mae Martin comes of age in this internationally lauded hit show about identity, sexuality...
Adorable, charming, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Mae Martin comes of age in this internationally lauded hit show about identity, sexuality...
01 - 31
Panti Bliss - High Heels in Low Places - (New Release: 66 mins, 2017)
The Queen of Ireland, Panti, invites you into her gender-discombobulating, stiletto-shaped world, exposing the stories behind the make-up to reveal...
The Queen of Ireland, Panti, invites you into her gender-discombobulating, stiletto-shaped world, exposing the stories behind the make-up to reveal...
01 - 31
Shappi Khorsandi - Live In Soho
Shappi is a stalwart of the UK comedy circuit. Over her 20-year career, she has performed sell-out shows all over...
Shappi is a stalwart of the UK comedy circuit. Over her 20-year career, she has performed sell-out shows all over...
03 - 02
Exeter Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Exeter Pride March start in Sidwell Street at 11am. Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of...
Exeter Pride March start in Sidwell Street at 11am. Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of...
06
A Gay and A NonGay: The London Patient: A Cure for HIV? Part 1
We've heard about 'expendable' populations before, but last time they meant gay people. 32 million people have died of...
We've heard about 'expendable' populations before, but last time they meant gay people. 32 million people have died of...
06
Stonewall Equality Dinner 2020, London - Cancelled
The Stonewall Equality Dinner, our biggest annual celebration and fundraiser, kindly supported by Aviva, will take place on Wednesday 6...
The Stonewall Equality Dinner, our biggest annual celebration and fundraiser, kindly supported by Aviva, will take place on Wednesday 6...
07
Homo Sapiens - Stephen Fry - we read your emails and feedback
Dearest Listeners, following on from our Stephen Fry interview, we have our first Lockdown Edition of Homo Sapiens Extra where...
Dearest Listeners, following on from our Stephen Fry interview, we have our first Lockdown Edition of Homo Sapiens Extra where...
07
Peccadillo Sofa Club: Stud Life Q&A with Campbell X, T'Nia Miller & Robyn Kerr
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Watch Amazon Prime (UK & Eire) https://amzn.to/2WeAOZV...
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Watch Amazon Prime (UK & Eire) https://amzn.to/2WeAOZV...
08
Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell - Saucy hotlines and religious assemblies
Short stories, sun-bathing, bra-fittings and vegan juicing la la. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail.com, and if...
Short stories, sun-bathing, bra-fittings and vegan juicing la la. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail.com, and if...
11
Book Event: The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle with Neil Blackmore @ Gays The Word - Cancelled
The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle - The Talented Mr Ripley meets The Favourite Neil Blackmore in conversation with Suzi Feay A...
The Intoxicating Mr Lavelle - The Talented Mr Ripley meets The Favourite Neil Blackmore in conversation with Suzi Feay A...
13
A Gay and A NonGay: The London Patient: A Cure for HIV? Part 2
"I remember all the people who died with HIV, theyre always in my heart and I want to be their...
"I remember all the people who died with HIV, theyre always in my heart and I want to be their...
14
Homo Sapiens - Cynthia Nixon | Season 4
Politician, Actor, Activist, personal hero and ICON CYNTHIA NIXON joins us for this week's show. We hear the reality behind...
Politician, Actor, Activist, personal hero and ICON CYNTHIA NIXON joins us for this week's show. We hear the reality behind...
14
Peccadillo Sofa Club: Departure Q&A with Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther & Andrew Steggall
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Join us for the eighth Peccadillo Sofa Club...
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Join us for the eighth Peccadillo Sofa Club...
15
Departure Peccadillo Sofa Club, Thanks For Watching
Thanks for watching the Departure Q&A with Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther and director Andrew Steggall. We hope you enjoyed the...
Thanks for watching the Departure Q&A with Juliet Stevenson, Alex Lawther and director Andrew Steggall. We hope you enjoyed the...
15
Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell - Is it Glasgow or drag?
he juicing is over, Dame Diana Rigg, endless password frustrations and a nightmarish window cleaning tale. Dont forget you can...
he juicing is over, Dame Diana Rigg, endless password frustrations and a nightmarish window cleaning tale. Dont forget you can...
20
Swansea Pride 2020 - Cancelled
May 2020 will see the spectacular Swansea Pride return for a LGBTQ+ Event that includes and celebrates all. Swansea Pride...
May 2020 will see the spectacular Swansea Pride return for a LGBTQ+ Event that includes and celebrates all. Swansea Pride...
21
A Gay and A NonGay: Masc 4 Mask
The boys are back and after weeks of amazing guests, it's just family this week. James & Dan chat about...
The boys are back and after weeks of amazing guests, it's just family this week. James & Dan chat about...
21
Homo Sapiens - Cynthia Nixon - we read your emails and feedback
This week we hear a heartwarming story from a mother of a trans kid, get trapped in a wormhole with...
This week we hear a heartwarming story from a mother of a trans kid, get trapped in a wormhole with...
21
Peccadillo Sofa Club: Theo & Hugo Q&A with Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau, Franois Nambot & Ge
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Join us for the ninth Peccadillo Sofa Club...
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A to stay connected during the Covid-19 Quarantine. Join us for the ninth Peccadillo Sofa Club...
22
22 - 30
Oxford Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Join Oxford Pride 2020 for a fabulous festival celebrating queer life in Oxfordshire. Our unique city of Oxford will be...
Join Oxford Pride 2020 for a fabulous festival celebrating queer life in Oxfordshire. Our unique city of Oxford will be...
22 - 31
Craig Revel Horwood - All Balls & Glitter Tour - Cancelled
Probably best known to British television audiences as a member of the judging panel on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing...
Probably best known to British television audiences as a member of the judging panel on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing...
23 - 24
Birmingham Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Birmingham Pride 2020 will be help on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th May 2020...
Birmingham Pride 2020 will be help on Sat 23rd and Sun 24th May 2020...
24
Durham Pride UK 2020 - Cancelled
Durham Pride UK was founded back in 2014 when our Chair, Mel Metcalf began asking people why our beautiful and...
Durham Pride UK was founded back in 2014 when our Chair, Mel Metcalf began asking people why our beautiful and...
25
THT Fundraising: Vitality London 10,000 - Cancelled
Join Team Terrence Higgins Trust and take in some of Londons most famous landmarks when you tackle this fantastic 10K...
Join Team Terrence Higgins Trust and take in some of Londons most famous landmarks when you tackle this fantastic 10K...
27
A Gay and A NonGay: Circus of Books With Rachael Mason
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your parents owned a gay porn empire? . James and Dan...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your parents owned a gay porn empire? . James and Dan...
28
Homo Sapiens - Hannah Gadsby | Season 4
This week comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby joins us to chat about her new incredible show Douglas, while also...
This week comedian, actor and ICON Hannah Gadsby joins us to chat about her new incredible show Douglas, while also...
28
Peccadillo Sofa Club Live: Closets Q&A with Lloyd Eyre-Morgan & Neil Ely
Join us for the tenth Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A on Thursday May 28th or a watch-along followed by a...
Join us for the tenth Peccadillo Sofa Club Live Q&A on Thursday May 28th or a watch-along followed by a...
28 - 30
Barry Manilow: UK Tour - Cancelled
With over 50 Top 40 Hits, Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music, including performing, composing, arranging...
With over 50 Top 40 Hits, Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music, including performing, composing, arranging...
28 - 30
Derren Brown: Showman Live @ UK Tour - Cancelled
With over 50 Top 40 Hits, Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music, including performing, composing, arranging...
With over 50 Top 40 Hits, Barry Manilow's unparalleled career encompasses virtually every arena of music, including performing, composing, arranging...
28 - 31
Pet Shop Boys - DreamWorld Greatest Hits Live -Tour (06 June) - Cancelled
Pop pioneers and electropop dance gurus, Neil & Chris are the most successful recording duo in British history, selling over...
Pop pioneers and electropop dance gurus, Neil & Chris are the most successful recording duo in British history, selling over...
29
Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen & Suzi Ruffell - Banging the Le Creuset / sqins
Handmaids Knee Tale, self-taping, nudist weddings and picnic plans. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail.com, and if...
Handmaids Knee Tale, self-taping, nudist weddings and picnic plans. Dont forget you can email the show chattolikemindedfriends@gmail.com, and if...
30
Grampian Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Grampian Pride in Aberdeen aims to bring the local and wider community together. Welcoming everyone from the North East of...
Grampian Pride in Aberdeen aims to bring the local and wider community together. Welcoming everyone from the North East of...
30
Northumberland Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Northumberland Pride 2020 will take place on Saturday 30th May and the location is yet to be announced. This is...
Northumberland Pride 2020 will take place on Saturday 30th May and the location is yet to be announced. This is...
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Oban Pride 2020 - Cancelled
Oban Pride 2020 will take place on May the 30th. Oban Pride are currently working on a programme full of...
Oban Pride 2020 will take place on May the 30th. Oban Pride are currently working on a programme full of...
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V&A Museum: LGBTQ Monthly Tours - Cancelled
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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