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If you're seeking a very London gay experience, this is where to start. This pub-turned-legendary gay venue operates an anything-goes booking policy. Gloriously faded, a bit louche and with a colourful past (the gay Kray used to drink here, and Lily Savage got her start behind the bar), RVT just keeps surviving. The most famous fixture is Saturday's queer performance night Duckie with Amy Lamé hosting turns that range from strip cabaret to porn puppets; though recently the programme has expanded to include straight comedy events and variety nights. The aim is to please the crowd of regulars, who are reliably vocal in their feedback, and entice a broad range of newcomers.
Glamorous burlesque and cabaret from this diverse troupe of modern variety showgirls including Delores Deluxe,...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Cabaret that's so out there, it's coming back again. Amy Lamé hosts this arty party playgroup for thirtysomething...
Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
What it says on the tin, people - a bingo night in a pub for only £1 a time. Hostess with the mostest (and some...
Tonight the ultra-laidback and welcoming queer art night presents New York acrobat and spoken-word artist...
Attitude-free zone where queer talents meet. DJs Jo Bunny and Johnny Valentine.
Jonny Woo, Scottee and Bourgeois & Maurice work together for the first time in a show which, according to its...
Jonny Woo, Scottee and Bourgeois & Maurice work together for the first time in a show which, according to its...
Jonny Woo, Scottee and Bourgeois & Maurice work together for the first time in a show which, according to its...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Cabaret that's so out there, it's coming back again. Amy Lamé hosts this arty party playgroup for thirtysomething...
Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
Attitude-free zone where queer talents meet. DJs Jo Bunny and Johnny Valentine.
Art and fun, with a musical cocktail from the Sugarlow Boys, Lazy Susan, Al Dente and The Duchess of Pork. Plus...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Cabaret that's so out there, it's coming back again. Amy Lamé hosts this arty party playgroup for thirtysomething...
Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
Attitude-free zone where queer talents meet. DJs Jo Bunny and Johnny Valentine.
A soup kitchen for the soul with programme leader David Hoyle, centre director Nathan Evans, technical manager Dawn...
London's outstanding queer performance artist brings a rocking year to a close with this special edition of his...
Mills gets festive with Timberlina, Champagne Charlie, Ernesto Sarezale and Fred Bear. With Ricahrd Link on piano.
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Cabaret that's so out there, it's coming back again. Amy Lamé hosts this arty party playgroup for thirtysomething...
Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
Nathan Evans follows up his previous two RVT pantos - 'Snow White and the Three Bears' and 'Dick Whittington and his...
Nathan Evans follows up his previous two RVT pantos - 'Snow White and the Three Bears' and 'Dick Whittington and his...
Nathan Evans follows up his previous two RVT pantos - 'Snow White and the Three Bears' and 'Dick Whittington and his...
An evening of singalongs, party games, DJs, films, story-telling and a lucky dip in Santa's sack.
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Sunday institution with DJs Simon Le Vans, Andy Almighty and Sean Sirrs. Plus the DE Experience live on stage at 5pm.
Nathan Evans follows up his previous two RVT pantos - 'Snow White and the Three Bears' and 'Dick Whittington and his...
Nathan Evans follows up his previous two RVT pantos - 'Snow White and the Three Bears' and 'Dick Whittington and his...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
Post-gay vaudeville and post-punk pogoing with the best retro set in town from DJs The Readers Wifes. Plus tonight:...
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