Alternative Nightlife

There's a subculture among American drag queens that takes part in extravagant catwalk-based competitions and flamboyant costumes. Time Out visits the London theatre staging a play documenting the intriguing world of 'ballroom'

Smirk your way into 2009 at one of these top comedy and cabaret New Year's Eve soirées

Never mind the prevailing gloom, the capital always gives of its best at New Year. Here's our pick of the best New Year's Eve events in London: clubs, parties, gigs, comedy, cabaret and a whole lot more

A round-up of the must-see sketch and variety shows of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2008

As ‘The Wizard of Oz’ opens on stage at the Royal Festival Hall, Time Out hears about the Dorothy-themed acts lined up for the cabaret after-show

Swap your wardrobe, hop around in the buff or just enjoy a civilised cup of tea - here's Time Out's guide to some weird nights out in London

Forget hammy men in masks and tights, Lucha Libre is becoming an international phenomenon, with stars featuring on stamps and taking Japan by storm. Now it's coming here, to Camden, home of a different kind of smackdown. Simone Baird visits Mexico City to find out more

Time Out gets its frock out and dons its pearls as we hits London‘s thriving tea dance scene – but can we keep up with the elderly?