Venue: London venues
A run-down of some of the best gay events happening in London in spring and summer 2019, from theatre and film, to exhibitions and parties.
Until 1 September 2019
EXHIBITION: Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
The V&A mounts this massive retrospective of Christian Dior and his work, spanning 1947 to the present day and tracing the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, exploring the enduring influence of the fashion house, and Dior’s relationship with Britain.
Venue: V&A, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL (Info)
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THEATRE: 9 to 5 The Musical
Dolly Parton’s rollicking musical based on the classic movie is coming into the West End for the first time. Starring Louise Redknapp, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen and Brian Conley, the smash-hit show features an original Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by Dolly herself!
Book tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical
Venue: Savoy Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R 0ET (Info)
June 2019
5 June – 20 July 2019
THEATRE: Afterglow
The UK premiere of hit off-Broadway play Afterglow by S. Asher Gelman comes to the Southwark Playhouse this summer. Afterglow centres on Josh and Alex, a married couple in an open relationship who share their bed with young Darius for a night. When a new intimate connection begins to form between them, and all three men must confront one another’s notions of love, intimacy, and commitment.
Venue: Southwark Playhouse, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD (Info)
8 June 2019
COMEDY: Julian Clary – Born to Mince
Comedian Julian Clary finishes up his UK tour with one night at the London Palladium.
Venue: London Palladium, 8 Argyll St, Soho, London W1F 7LA (Info)
15 June 2019
CONCERT: Pink Singers – Divas Through the Decades
LGBT+ choir the Pink Singers are back with another Cadogan Hall spectacular.
Venue: Cadogan Hall, Sloane Square, London, SW1X 9DG (Info)
15 June 2019
CONCERT: London Gay Men’s Chorus – Hitsville!
The LGMC celebrate 50 years of Motown and its influence with their new show Hitsville!
Venue: Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HX (Info)
July 2019
6 July 2019
EVENT: Pride in London 2019
The annual Pride march and events – London’s biggest annual LGBT event – returns this summer in Central London.
Venues: Various (Info)
6 – 14 July 2019
EVENT: Fetish Week London 2019
The biggest leather and fetish event in London is back – as Fetish Week London returns across a number of venues. Themed events include uniform, leather, fetish, skinheads, sports gear and rubber. Organised by Recon EU, go to their store for advanced tickets.
Venues: Various (Info)
