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- Proud Cabaret Camden The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH
- Fri May 24
Post-Apocalyptic Book Club
- Critics choice
- Free
A central London book group that focuses on post-apocalyptic and dystopian literature (and sometimes film). Tonight the group take a look at 'The Dog Stars' by Peter Heller.
- The Star of Kings 126 York Way, N1 0AX
- Tue May 28
- CellarDoor Zero Aldwych, WC2E 7DN
- Fri May 24
Unhappy Birthday
- Rated as: 4/5
- Critics choice
Morrissey has been one of the profane patron saints of queer performance company Duckie since its inception in 1996 and he takes centre stage – albeit in Godot-like absentia – in 'Unhappy Birthday', an immersive piece created and performed by the group's co-founder Amy Lamé. Although this isn't a Duckie production, it blurs the lines between party and play as Duckie's shows do. In her familiar mode of no-nonsense conviviality, Lamé welcomes us to her birthday, where a seat is set
- Camden People's Theatre 58-60 Hampstead Rd, NW1 2PY
- Wed May 22 - Sat Jun 1
Bengali Book Group
- Critics choice
- Free
A chance to discuss how the Bengali language is used in literature and immerse yourself in the culture.
- Idea Store Whitechapel 321 Whitechapel Rd, E1 1BU
- Tue Jun 4
Bang Said The Gun
A brilliant weekly stand-up poetry event with open mic slots, surreal props and an upbeat atmosphere. Tonight features Robert Auton and Kemi Taiwo.
- The Roebuck 50 Great Dover St, SE1 4YG
- Thu May 23
Boom & Bang Circus
Two of the key members of cabaret trailblazers the Boom Boom Club, co-producer Bioux Lee Hayes and burlesque fireball Kitty Bang Bang, have teamed up to produce the Matcham Room's first circus cavalcade with help from the illustrious and twisted likes of Dusty Limits, Lucky Franco, Stephen Williams, Felipe Reyes, the Eden Boys and Kalki Hula Girl. Expect acrobatics, sideshow, clowning and showgirls gone awry, plus nods towards the Hippodrome's legacy of performance.
- Matcham Room London Hippodrome , WC2H 7JH
- Thu May 23 - Thu Jun 27
- Jacksons Lane 269a Archway Rd, N6 5AA
- Thu Jun 13
The Double R Club
- Critics choice
Tonight's it's the annual Miss Twin Peaks pageant – a highlight of any self-respecting freakazoid's calendar. May contain strobe lighting.
- Bethnal Green Working Men's Club 42-46 Pollard Row, E2 6NB
- Thu Jun 20
The Double R Club
- Critics choice
This evening of mystery and nightmares inspired by the films of David Lynch is a dark and twisted treat, often groping into territory where other cabaret nights fear to tread. The reliably sinister Benjamin Louche presides over a mix of comedy, crooning, burlesque and some stronger stuff.
- London Wonderground Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX
- Fri Jul 12
The Double R Club
- Critics choice
This evening of mystery and nightmares inspired by the films of David Lynch is a dark and twisted treat, often groping into territory where other cabaret nights fear to tread. The reliably sinister Benjamin Louche presides over a mix of comedy, crooning, burlesque and some stronger stuff.
- London Wonderground Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, SE1 8XX
- Fri Aug 2
Hammer & Tongue
- Critics choice
Live spoken word hosted by Michelle Madsen and Mel Jones, with guests and open slam slots. The first eight poets to sign up on the door get discounted entry. See below for line-up info.
- Wilton's Music Hall 1-4 Graces Alley, off Ensign St, E1 8JB
- Sat Jun 8
Shock Theatre
- Critics choice
With Miss Betty, Kiki Kaboom, Vicious Delicious, Ayesha H and Missy Macabre.
- Proud Cabaret Camden The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH
- Fri May 31
Shock Theatre
- Critics choice
Tonight with Leah Debrincat, Ayesha H, Dolores Delight, Missy Macabre and Crimson Skye.
- Proud Cabaret Camden The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH
- Fri Jun 7
Shock Theatre
- Critics choice
Tonight with Kiki Kaboom, Vicious Delicious, Marnie Scarlett and Ayesha H.
- Proud Cabaret Camden The Horse Hospital, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, NW1 8AH
- Fri Jun 14
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