Gay London Life | August '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 8
Going Out
The Importance of
Being Oscar
Step beyond the legend and discover the extraordinary man
behind the wit in this acclaimed one-man play celebrating
Oscar Wilde. Starring Alastair Whatley and directed
Photo by Marc Brenner
Full Listings
by Michael Fentiman, this moving and often hilarious
production brings Wilde’s own words vividly to life, charting
his dazzling rise, heartbreaking fall and enduring legacy with
warmth, humour and humanity.
Date: 23 July – 22 August • Nearest Tube: Finsbury Park
Address: Park Theatre, 13 Clifton Terrace,
London N4 3JP
Courtney Act
Roma Trans Club
August Party
One of London’s longest-running trans nights
returns for another unforgettable evening of
music, dancing and socialising. Roma Trans Club
welcomes trans women, admirers and friends for
a fun, inclusive night with a lively dancefloor, great
DJs and a friendly atmosphere where everyone
can relax, connect and celebrate. Smart casual or
glamorous looks are encouraged.
Date: Friday 28 August
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Address: MA1: The Bunker, 215–221 City Road,
London EC1V 1JN
Greenwich Pride
Celebrate Pride by the Thames as Greenwich Pride
returns with an afternoon and evening packed with
fabulous drag, live music and community spirit.
Hosted by Miss Aisles, with performances from
Moira Less, Queera Lynn and Miss Facetious, it’s
a friendly celebration of LGBTQ+ pride where
everyone is welcome to come together and enjoy
the festivities.
Date: Saturday 15 August
Nearest Tube: Greenwich
Don’t Tell Mama –
LGBTQ+ Weekender
Address: Ye Olde Rose & Crown, Crooms Hill,
London SE10 8ER
Athena ‘80s
– August Party
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Escape the January blues with three nights of
non-stop entertainment at Butlin’s Bognor Regis.
Don’t Tell Mama returns with an incredible mix of
Step back into the decade of big hair, bold
pop stars, drag royalty, DJs, comedy, club nights,
fashion and unforgettable pop as Athena
pool parties and fabulous daytime activities, all
returns for another night of pure ‘80s
just a short stroll from your accommodation.
nostalgia. Expect chart classics, Hi-NRG,
With headline performances, Bottomless Drag
synth-pop and dancefloor favourites, plus
Brunch, Drag Bingo and an unbeatable community
iconic visuals and a friendly crowd who know
atmosphere, it’s the ultimate LGBTQ+ weekend
every word. It’s the perfect excuse to relive the
away to kick-start 2027 in style.
greatest decade in music.
Date: 29 January – 1 February 2027
Date: Saturday 1 August
Nearest Station: Bognor Regis
Nearest Tube: Vauxhall
Address: Butlin’s Bognor Regis Resort,
Address: Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane,
Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis,
London SE11 5QY
West Sussex PO21 1JJ
