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Lindsay Posner's revival of Peter Shaffer's 1973 play puts the homoerotic core of the work front and centre in the Menier's intimate space. Toby Stephens plays psychiatrist Martin Dysart investigating why seventeen-year-old Alan Strang blinded six horses, with Noah Valentine as Strang in a breakout

Thom Munden’s queer apocalypse drama follows two working class boys trying to survive a global pandemic caused by infected meat. Young love, isolation, fear, and tenderness collide as the world falls apart around them.

Noah Pantano explores queer fetish culture, activism, fear, and identity through this performative pseudo lecture blending personal testimony with live theatre. Academic research, vulnerability, and queer subculture collide inside an intimate experimental performance.

Hersh Dagmarr transforms Kylie Minogue classics into theatrical cabaret through live vocals, dark humour, and dramatic reinterpretation. Pop nostalgia, queer nightlife energy, and offbeat performance collide inside this late night tribute concert.

Ada Campe brings circus skills, vintage cabaret, and eccentric comedy together in this one woman performance packed with hula hoops, theatrical chaos, and old school variety energy. Character comedy, live stunts, and absurd humour collide through one of London’s cult cabaret figures.

Sasha Velour blends drag, live art, theatre, and visual illusion in this new stage production exploring queer identity, performance, and transformation. Lip sync spectacle, storytelling, projection, and political cabaret collide through one of drag’s most recognisable artists.

Rus Anderson brings Elton John’s music, costumes, and stage energy to life in this live tribute concert packed with glam rock spectacle, piano classics, and pop nostalgia. Songs spanning decades collide with theatrical performance and flamboyant visual style.

Kitty Scott Claus, Alice Fearn, Danielle Steers, and the London Gay Men’s Chorus lead this one night concert where West End performers take on roles they would never usually be cast in. Musical theatre classics, queer performance, drag, and live vocals collide in support of an LGBTQ+ IVF fundraiser.

Scott Horgan reimagines Shakespeare through this feral queer love story set between Croydon rooftops, raves, faith, and family loyalty. Desire, violence, religion, and belonging collide in a lyrical contemporary tragedy directed by Maddy Corner.

Ted Walliker writes and performs this genre bending queer solo show following a stand up comic whose routine slowly collapses into obsession, violence, and unrequited love. Dark comedy, live storytelling, and sharp tonal shifts collide inside this absurd theatrical odyssey.

Bhasker Patel and Nusrath Tapadar lead this new play by Jonny Khan set inside the real Camden Monitoring Project during one night in 1994. Racist violence, migration, activism, and community protection shape a story rooted in overlooked Bengali London history.

Rob Madge brings childhood home videos, Disney obsession, and family memories to the stage in this joyful autobiographical musical. Recreating the living room parade once performed for their grandmother, the show celebrates queer identity, imagination, and unconditional family support through humour

David Saffert and Jillian Snow bring Liberace and Liza Minnelli together in this glitter soaked concert comedy packed with live piano, powerhouse vocals, camp humour, and pop standards. Cabaret classics collide with sequins, rivalry, and queer performance energy.

Victoria Scone, Scarlett Harlett, and Gigi Zahir lead this riotous queer drag musical about activism, climate anxiety, and performance. Camp spectacle meets live music and sharp comedy as a drag supergroup faces the choice between staying radical or becoming commercial.

Shane Convery leads this queer play by Cerys Duffy following a trans journalist pushed into public scrutiny after turning a personal story into headline news. Media pressure, friendship, identity, and silence collide in this contemporary drama directed by Andy McLeod.

Ben Everett Riley writes and performs this filthy queer solo comedy following a children’s entertainer whose carefully controlled routine begins to collapse after meeting a new trainee. Camp humour, awkward encounters, and chaotic energy collide inside the strange world of party entertainment.

Camellia Elerman reimagines Michelangelo through a modern story of artistic ambition, family pressure, and financial dependence. Creativity and commerce collide as inheritance, power, and responsibility shape the lives around a family enterprise.

Trevor Ashley returns as Diana in this camp musical comedy blending royal chaos, sharp parody, and live vocals. Cabaret energy meets pop spectacle in a fast moving tribute to one of the most mythologised women in modern culture.

Earth and Humanity become the centre of this original queer friendly pop musical by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote. Climate anxiety, romance, heartbreak, and sharp comedy collide through high energy music and fast moving storytelling

International cabaret star and drag performer Trevor Ashley celebrates Liza Minnelli's 80th birthday with a one-night gala at the Garrick Theatre. Iconic songs, live band, wicked stories and two West End special guests. Camp, celebratory and unapologetically fabulous.

Ivy has a boyfriend and a plan. Ash is freshly out of a bad relationship, in a flat where something feels wrong. When the two women meet, infatuation takes hold fast. Written by Eleanor Tindall, directed by Emily Aboud. Queer romance with a dark, surreal edge. Transfers to the main house following a

West London Queer Project closes Lesbian Visibility Week with a comedy night featuring Twayna Mayne, Catherine Bohart and Sapphire Macintosh. Three UK-based comedians, one celebratory night for lesbian, bisexual, queer women and non-binary people.

Two gay Pakistani men navigate very different Londons. Zafar has fled homophobic persecution in Pakistan and is seeking asylum. Bilal, born and raised in London, is worn down by dating and the weight of being a brown gay man. Written and performed by Waleed Akhtar, directed by Anthony Simpson-Pike.

Two gay men from different backgrounds meet in a Norfolk cottage. Michael returns home to his homophobic, dementia-affected father, where he encounters Sandeep, the young Sikh carer. Written by Tim Graves, directed by Jason Marc-Williams. Tragi-comedy exploring gay men, fatherhood, trauma and faith.

Solo show by James Akka about Sam Wilson, a gay 12-year-old nerd whose obsession with becoming Head Boy masks a bigger truth he cannot yet face. Told through a hilariously detailed PowerPoint presentation. Queer shame and perfectionism at the centre, wrapped in sharp physical comedy.

Three Londoners over sixty rediscover romance, desire and connection. One of the central characters is Jack, a recently widowed HIV-positive gay man returning to dating after 35 years. Written by Bren Gosling, directed by Scott Le Crass. Warm comedy drama about late-life intimacy and second chances.

Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight), this play follows Pharus, a young Black queer student at an all-boys prep school navigating identity, sexuality, faith and brotherhood. Directed by Nancy Medina. Performed with live a cappella gospel and spirituals throughout.

Set in 1990s Peru under Fujimori's dictatorship, the show follows altar boy Jesús preparing for his first communion while wrestling with queer desire. Catholic guilt, live music, dark humour. Written and performed by migrant-led company Alpaqa, with Sergio Antonio Maggiolo and Guido Garcia Lueches.

The Masterworkers bring chamber music to life with string sextets and eclectic works, welcoming everyone regardless of age, dress, orientation or gender identity. Classic compositions sit alongside folk and show pieces in an open, relaxed concert environment.

The classic musical brings T.S. Eliot’s whimsical felines to life through dance and song. Rich choreography and familiar tunes like “Memory” guide an ensemble of characters as they explore identity, belonging, and second chances under the Jellicle Moon.

This musical blends theatre with circus spectacle as P.T. Barnum’s life unfolds through soaring songs and daring acts. Lee Mead leads a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, weaving imagination, ambition, and showmanship into a vibrant stage experience.

This musical blends theatre with circus spectacle as P.T. Barnum’s life unfolds through soaring songs and daring acts. Lee Mead leads a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, weaving imagination, ambition, and showmanship into a vibrant stage experience.

This musical blends theatre with circus spectacle as P.T. Barnum’s life unfolds through soaring songs and daring acts. Lee Mead leads a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, weaving imagination, ambition, and showmanship into a vibrant stage experience.

Trailblazer Award winner Daniella Pollendine steps into the legacy of Mary Seacole, healer, traveller, and witness to war in Black British history. Directed by Sophia Woolfenden and Maria Sousa, the one woman performance explores radical resilience, hidden histories, and women’s voices through memor

The sea’s most feared villain takes centre stage in a dark musical prequel. Michelle Visage, Natalie Paris, and Amy Di Bartolomeo lead this show. Performed live in concert, the story explores power, loss, and desire before the myth begins, driven by music and a large scale cast.

Three people face an uncertain future after an unexpected meeting. Shared loss brings buried truths to the surface. Love, trust, and identity shift inside one intimate space, where the past no longer fits the present.

A musical comedy about obsession, pop divas and queer identity. Alexis Sakellaris traces a journey from New York to rural Germany through fandom, self-image and survival. Ten original songs shape a camp, heartfelt hour about becoming a stan, losing control, finding the diva within.

A bold triple bill of solo performances. Three stories trace feminism, bodily autonomy, protest, personal freedom across the twentieth century. History unfolds through lived experience, memory, resistance, private choice. Intimate theatre with a clear queer lens.

A comic musical where puppets mix with actors. Life on a small New York street brings questions about work, love, identity, purpose. Sharp jokes, quick songs, awkward truths, honest emotion. A playful show with a queer-friendly vibe.

A heartwarming solo show about family, identity, ageing and queer love. A performer returns home to care for their grandmother. Stories of youth, memory and connection unfold with humour, honesty, tenderness and a fresh voice.

A festive pantomime retelling of the classic fairytale with star turns, humour, magic and spectacle. Princess Aurora falls under a curse until true love’s kiss breaks her sleep. This production mixes jokes, songs, audience play and star performances for a big holiday theatre night.

A new play about queer rage, grief, identity, media obsession and pop hunger. Rocketman, a once-brilliant performer, returns as a monstrous figure after trauma. The story unfolds through sharp dialogue, moments of horror, absurdity and emotional truth.

A ballet programme exploring movement, emotion, rhythm and human connection. English National Ballet performs works that mix classical technique with contemporary expression. The show reflects on inner experience, physical presence and artistic soul through dance.

A spotlight on the world-renowned Rambert dance company. A vibrant programme showcases striking choreography, bold movement, physical precision and emotional range. This season highlights the company’s evolution through contemporary works that connect body, music and audience.

A musical celebrating the life and legacy of global icon Chaka Khan. The show traces her rise from humble beginnings to superstardom. Expect her greatest hits, powerful vocals, soulful riffs and a journey through triumphs, struggles, identity, fame and resilience.

A lavish New Year’s Eve party set in Chicago-style 1920s glam. Expect vintage vibes, jazz-club energy, live music, dance floor, cocktails, celebration and queer-friendly crowd.

A bold one-act play exploring privilege, gender, race, creativity, art world politics. A couple pushes boundaries with identity, ambition, performance. The story questions who gets to create art, who gets to be heard.

A sharp, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age play about queerness, confusion and messy love. Him has many straight hookups. His best friend Dani wants him to meet a gay man who actually likes gay men. He tries a 30-day detox: no booze, no fast food, no men. But friends Lee, Ryan and Matt test his re

A brutal queer love story set in occupied Copenhagen in 1940. Zack loves Nikolai. A regime arrives. Life breaks. Violence follows. The play shows desire under threat, identity under pressure, intimacy inside fear.

A raw debut play by writer-performer Raphael Phillips. Set inside a cramped university bedroom, it follows a Black queer student over a chaotic Freshers week. The story unfolds through toxic friendships, club nights, mental health struggles, racism, loneliness and urgent longing for connection.

A fresh staging of the classic musical about a young man searching for purpose, desire, power, pleasure, freedom. The production uses contemporary choreography, playful theatre tricks, strong ensemble energy. Queer-adjacent through its themes of identity, fluid performance style, camp theatricality,

A queer pop-theatre satire about fame, cancellation, viral culture, ego, desire, chaos. Jack Calver becomes a global pop star after a YouTube cover goes viral, then spirals into scandal, clout-chasing, paranoia and desperate attempts to stay relevant. The show blends queer identity, hyper-pop, comed

A festive cabaret party hosted by Matron with guest drag star Wilma, plus live music from The Jazz Ladz. Expect glitter, quick jokes, sing-along carols, warm queer-friendly energy and a holiday mood shaped by bold personalities.

A luxe, erotic evening of cabaret, burlesque, performance art and sensual spectacle. The show invites guests into a secret Mayfair boudoir where fantasy, desire and art merge. Expect sensual visuals, immersive vibe, refined pleasure and queer-friendly energy.

A sci-fi themed cabaret night shaped by queer vision. Performers fuse space-age fantasy, camp theatre and audience energy in a show built for cosmic escapism, queerness and community spirit.

Two queer 30-somethings — Billy and Elliot — track their messy journey toward self-acceptance. Funny, raw and full of heart. Expect sass, awkward honesty, queer identity, found family and emotional truth.

A bold solo show by Sofia Natoli. Mythical femme-fatales, cabaret, burlesque, mime and lip-sync fuse in a wild ride through identity, belonging, language and rebellion. The performer shifts through roles and languages — English, French, Italian — in a celebration of hybrid identity and theatrical fr

A queer-powered musical parody telling the untold story of Ursula the Sea Witch. The show mixes filthy humour, pop songs, sea-witch glamour and a bold take on under-the-sea myths. Expect camp chaos, laughs, lust and full diva energy.

A brutal, unflinching play about love under pressure, extreme devotion, identity, violence, desire, survival. Two lovers and two siblings face an institution ruled by cruelty. This staging asks what love becomes when everything else is stripped away.

A queer-leaning new play about grief, desire, memory, trust, longing. Two women come together after a sudden loss. The story moves through intimacy, silence, conflict, touch, distance. A quiet study of love shaped by pain and hope.

Mark Farrelly embodies flamboyant gay icon Quentin Crisp in this solo performance full of wit and courage. From Victorian Britain to modern gay culture, his story unfolds with elegance. A one-man show that celebrates identity and defiance.

A raucous, adult-only panto that twists a familiar fairy-tale into a camp, chaotic, chaotic-charm holiday ride. Two evacuees stumble into a wardrobe and land in a world of wild characters, pop-culture sass and bold humour.

A comedy hour shaped by introspection, quiet chaos, personal truth. Celine Kuklowsky explores life, identity, desire, rest, worry, pleasure. The tone stays playful with sharp humour and quick shifts.

A live comedy show by the duo behind the podcast Your Internet Boyfriends. Expect jokes about dating, identity, modern love and LGBTQ life - warm humour, casual chat-style comedy and a party vibe for queer and queer-friendly audiences.

A wild, punk-horror-drag comedy from cult alt-cabaret star Baby Lame. Expect outrageous comedy, chaotic glamour, pop-culture mayhem and a wild ride through space, murder, love and pop madness. The audience becomes part of the show.

A high-energy performance battle from the Dragon Boiz collective. Strong stage presence, bold characters, fast rhythms, playful chaos and a crowd-driven search for the next standout performer.

A festive drag cabaret full of queer humour, wild energy, glitter, nostalgia and Christmas mischief. Three divas take the stage with songs, chaotic moments, pop references and a holiday mood shaped for queer audiences.

A chaotic, risky and wildly imaginative cabaret show. Two pigs disguised as air hostesses aboard a fictional budget airline break rules, break boundaries and challenge freedom, fetish, climate guilt and desire through absurd, erotic, carnival-style theatre.

Two performers spin, pirouette and lip-sync through dance, friendship and queer identity. The show blends humour, nostalgia and raw truth. Cheap wigs, bold moves and a celebration of movement and self-discovery come together in a joyful ride.

A drag-cabaret homage to a classic film with camp energy, bold performances and glittering theatrical flair. The show offers drag, cabaret and queer-celebratory style in a fun, playful night out.

A heartbreakingly joyful play about grief, community and growing up queer in a rural town. The story uses drag and emotional storytelling to explore identity, belonging and queerness beyond urban life.

An immersive, adult-only parody musical set in a high school for gods. Expect lust, lube, grease-soaked glamour, divine dance, camp humour and a wild re-imagining of identity, desire and Greek myth with biting wit and raw joy.

A powerful solo show about a woman training for the 2012 Olympics after women’s boxing becomes legal. The story explores grief, identity, ambition and survival through gripping monologue and boxing-style energy.

A time-shifting play about queer intimacy, survival, chosen family and identity. Lives from different decades collide in a story shaped by love, loss, tension and personal truth.

A new play about ghosts, sex and spaghetti. A late-night return after a slip forces two characters to confront love, trauma and dark memories. Raw, intense, physical, and emotionally charged theatre that fits a queer-friendly audience.

The very first annual celebration of fringe theatre. The night brings together performers, creators and audiences to recognise standout shows, new talent and the creative spirit that drives fringe work across the city.

A lecture-performance by fashion historian Alexander Vasiliev exploring the deep links between fashion, intimacy, eroticism and changing ideas of beauty across eras. Expect a thoughtful, stylish dive into how clothes, identity and desire intersect.

A full-glitter drag spectacular featuring all 12 queens from Series Seven. Expect high-energy performances, runway looks, lip syncs, charisma and the full cabaret-party vibe that fans love.

A wild night of burlesque, bold drag, extreme stunts and contemporary circus. Expect daring acts, dramatic visuals, high energy and a show where the bizarre becomes beautiful.

A raunchy, adult-only pantomime with drag, camp, double entendre and a full dose of holiday chaos. It’s a wild, crowd-involving twist on a fairy tale — designed for fans of camp, comedy and queer friendly nights out.

An adult storytelling show featuring myth-inspired tales told by The Crick Crack Club. Expect dark folklore, ritual-style storytelling, haunting voices and strange, beautiful tales that explore thresholds of birth, death and transformation.

A queer friendly drag cabaret night led by Myra DuBois. Sharp humour, bold songs and festive chaos come together for a Christmas show full of camp energy and crowd interaction.

A wild, queer-friendly night of women’s pro-wrestling, burlesque, comedy and drag vibes. Expect high energy, theatrical fights, burlesque flair and a party crowd ready for chaos and joy.

A queer friendly Latin cabaret night with dance, live music and drag. Expect high energy numbers, carnival style costumes and a warm community vibe that celebrates queer Latin culture.

A queer-friendly outdoor (or weather-dependent indoor) Christmas concert by South‑East London Queer Choir. Expect pop bangers, holiday tunes, big carol sing-along and a festive queer gathering to lift your spirits.

A wild, festive drag-cabaret twist on a Christmas classic. Expect camp, comedy, kitsch, glitter, drag legends, and uproarious holiday chaos.

A fundraising gala blending art, drag, dance, music and speeches to challenge HIV stigma and celebrate community. The evening mixes inspiration, activism and performance for a queer-friendly crowd.

A vibrant cabaret night at a legendary West-End club. Expect a mix of live cabaret, comedy, burlesque, aerial acts and surprise performances. A celebration of queer-friendly variety, performance and nightlife energy.

A filthy festive sci-fi drag panto with camp, music, cosmic chaos and a bold queer attitude. Think space-opera meets drag, with songs, over-the-top performances and holiday-season sass.

A queer friendly rave-theatre night led by the glitter clad RaveRend. Music, movement and collective joy come together in a wild mix of rebirth, comedy and group energy. A feel good celebration made to lift your spirit for the holidays.

A festive pantomime retelling of the classic folk-tale: a poor boy travels to London seeking fortune with his clever cat, battling villainous rats, finding love and discovering that ambition, heart and courage can turn dreams into reality.

A play about queer love, identity and the challenges of coming out. It explores young gay relationships, family conflict and hope.

A bold satirical musical about power, love and hidden identity. The story follows a controversial public figure whose private life and secret romantic past unravel in a 1950s-style musical comedy full of camp, subtext and dark humour.

Six characters tear through a fast-paced sequence of wordless physical comedy sketches set to classical music. No dialogue. Pure movement, slapstick and cheeky chaos from company Some Smith and Moore. Anarchic, irreverent, gleefully rude.

A stand-up comedy show about breakups, dating in your thirties, failed self-care routines and the messy life of trying to stay optimistic. The show blends sharp wit, queer perspective, and relatable chaos.

A stand-up hour by comedian Catherine Bohart. Expect sharp wit, candid stories and honest reflections on identity, life and society — delivered with her signature mix of humour and heart.

A stand-up comedy show by Sue Perkins. She revisits odd public moments, embarrassing media coverage and personal misadventures with wit and warmth. The show mixes humour with honest reflection on stigma, misunderstanding and resilience.

A solo musical-comedy show by comedian Jordan Gray. The show mixes stand-up, songs and personal stories about gender, trans identity, fame and life after a public strip-off. It uses satire and honesty to challenge prejudice and social norms.

A solo clown-theatre live-art piece exploring queer desire, taboo, slime, slime-covered bodies and messy erotic freedom. It uses humour, physical theatre and raw vulnerability to dive into shame, pleasure and identity in a boldly queer way.

A comedy night centred on femmes of colour and gender-diverse performers. A celebration of queer, Black, trans and non-binary voices. Expect stand-up, community energy and bold comedy in a safe, inclusive space.