Clubs

How did Circus come into being?
‘I'd worked clubs like Space in Ibiza, Cain in New York, and The End and Egg in London for four years, always dressed up (I don't like the term “in drag”, it makes you think of pub drag), so it was a natural progression to start my own party. I wanted to bring that East End fashion-y crowd into the West End, to a fun, crazy, but still classy, party on Friday. And I wanted a decadent venue, so you could have a cocktail, dress up and dance to really good music. In a year we've had everyone from Kelly Osbourne and Amy Winehouse to Jodie Marsh, but I won't stop until I have Madonna, Paris Hilton or Gwen Stefani behind the decks.’

What's going to be special about your birthday knees-up?
‘Amanda Lepore is going to perform. She’s singing a few songs with the white NYC rapper Cazwell [who writes her lyrics]. She’s a really good friend of mine, I work with her in New York and I think she’s inspirational – she’s turned her body into a work of art. We're charging £20 on the door so it's going to be special!’
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How did you develop your look?
‘I did it once for a drunken laugh and my drag friends took me to Tesco, and then I really started getting into the aesthetic. I'm a party promoter and DJ who happens to accentuate my appearance through make-up, wigs, heels and clothes. Everything I’m interested in comes out of me dressing up.’

What’s the wackiest outfit you’ve ever worn?
‘There have been some mistakes. A few years ago I went out covered in porno playing cards. Thinking back it wasn't really a look, it was ridiculous, but saying that, maybe I'll bring it back one day.’

You've just started Foreign with Scottee – how did you steal him?
‘Obviously Scottee and Buster [of Yr Mum Ya Dad] divorced and Scottee and I are both young, out there on the “scene” – I hate that word – business-minded and very creative so we thought we'd team up. And it just so happened that Anti-Social was ending. I didn't mean to steal anyone! And I’m not doing anything else on a Saturday night.’

How is Foreign going to stand out from Circus and Anti-Social?
‘We'll have a slightly older crowd than Anti-Social and we’re going for a monthly national theme and different music. I’d say Circus is more celebrity based because it’s glitzier, but our East End night will be a bit wear ’n’ tear. I'm going to have the best of both worlds: the most fabulous, fashionable, celebrity schmooze at Circus and then, at Foreign, there'll be people with flowerpots on their heads.’