Clapham Grand

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Time Out says

What is it?

The Clapham Grand has seen it all. Since opening in 1900, the whopping red brick building has been a music hall, cinema and bingo hall. Nowadays, it’s a bonafide variety palace, hosting gigs, club nights, stand-up, bingo and even sports screenings. The camp-as-they-come venue also specialises in LGBTQ+ events, with drag shows and cabarets being a key part of its programming. 

Why go?

On top of its abundance of super fun events, the Clapham Grand has stunning red-and-gold interiors. It’s proper old-school theatre vibes. 

Don’t miss:

The popular movie screenings, which include sing-alongs, dancers, confetti canons and balloon drops. In the past the Grand’s 25-foot HD screen has shown Mamma Mai, Labyrinth and Wicked

When to visit:

That depends on what you want to attend. Events at the Clapham Grand really do span everything, from themed club nights, to Bongo’s Bingo and Massaoke. Keep an eye on listings online

Ticket info:

Most of the Grand’s tickets are sold via Dice, and they don’t typically offer them on the door. Check the website for all up to date ticket information. 

Time Out tip:

During major sporting events this old music hall puts on some of the vibiest screenings around. Keep an eye out for major football and rugby fixtures.  

Details

Address
21-25 St John's Hill
Clapham
London
SW11 1TT
Transport:
Clapham Junction Overground
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What’s on

Halloween screenings at the Clapham Grand

Standing proudly on St John’s Hill since 1900, the Clapham Grand is certainly old enough to be home to a ghost or two, so it’s a fitting place to enjoy some spooky antics in the form of a scary movie or two. As part of the venue’s epic Halloween programme, it’s hosting two OTT film screenings for spooky season, featuring costume competitions, dance offs, themed cocktails, creepy decor and one or two surprises. On Tuesday October 28 you can catch camp classic Hocus Pocus on the venue’s huge 25ft screen, while Halloween night itself sees the return of the Grand’s longstanding Rocky Horror Picture Show night, hosted by local drag star Miss Leigh Ding (doing her best Frank-N-Furter impression), with tickets including entry to the Grand’s massive post-show Halloween Party, where you can do the time warp ’til 3am. 

The Grand’s Halloween Party

Housed inside a (possibly haunted) Victorian theatre, south London’s modern variety palace The Clapham Grand is known for its camp-as-Christmas programming, so expect it to pull out all the stops for its epic Halloween party. This year’s line-up is still under wraps but the venue is promising that it’ll be ‘massive, and scary, but in a really fun, silly way’. Fancy dress is a must! 
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