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Fucking Men
Right, you really haven’t got long to catch the latest round of
Fucking Men shows if you haven’t already — or if you simply
want to see it again while you’ve got the chance. Written by
Joe DiPietro, this cult classic is based on the infamous opera
La Ronde and follows the bed-hopping adventures of ten
men, exploring a number of hot-topic queer issues along the
way. Though originally staged in 2009, the script has been
modernised slightly ahead of this run, but all the original
warmth and wit remain.
Until Sunday 4th May, Waterloo East Theatre,
Brad Street, SE1 8TN. Nearest Station: Waterloo
DILF
Athena
After last month’s first-birthday antics, the monthly party for daddies
You know what they say about the 1960s — if you
and father-fanciers of all stripes is back again. Resident DJ Chris Todd
can remember it, you weren’t really there. Wth the
will be joined by Chris de Buerre on the decks and will have the RVT’s
1980s, if you can remember it, you’ll want to start
dance floor working up a right ol’ sweat (just how we like it). There’s no
a monthly club night celebrating the decade’s
strict dress code, but you know Coco Chanel’s advice of looking in the
incredible music and share it with those who
mirror before you leave the house and taking one thing off? Well, do
weren’t lucky enough to be there. Well, that’s the
that four or five times and you’ll look just the part — jockstraps, kilts,
case for Athena co-founders Gareth Hackney
leather, latex or even tradie gear are all regular sights here.
and Paul Joseph at least. This month, the former
First Saturday of the month (3rd May), 10pm-4am,
will be joined behind the decks by special guests
Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 372 Kennington Lane, SE11 5HY
Joe Egg and Jo Bunny to play PSB, OMD, KLF,
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
ABBA and other acts that don’t fit this format.
Every first Saturday (3rd May), 9pm-4am,
Ye Olde Rose &
Crown Sports Day
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
We’re guessing there are a fair few readers who don’t have
the fondest memories of sports day at their schools, but
the Rose and Crown’s yearly event is much more joyful and
PE teacher-free. Teams compete in a wide range of events,
from three-legged races and cake decorating to lip-sync
battles. The ever-wonderful Miss Aisles (pictured) oversees
this chaos and a heap of money is raised for MacMillan. To
compete, simply sign up at the bar on the day, but you’re also
free to stand on the sidelines and quip away.
Sunday 4th May, 2pm-10.30pm, Ye Olde Rose & Crown,
1 Crooms Hill, SE10 8ER. Nearest Station: Greenwich
Handsome
The Boy Is Mine
If you’re a sucker for the sort of super-sexy R&B
Once a month, Vauxhall’s actual pleasure garden, Eagle London,
jams that should ideally soundtrack a sensual
transforms into Paradise Garage or the Hacienda for one night
grind into the back of a bear in the middle of a
only — Handsome is a queer celebration of house music with a
crowded dance floor, Eagle London has just the
leaning towards classic, vocal and downright euphoric tracks.
club night for that. The Boy Is Mine is a monthly
This time around, guest DJs Spatial Awareness and Maxwell
party where the likes of Janet, Mariah, Beyonce
House will be dishing out four-to-the-floor goodness all night
and SZA all rule supreme on the playlist. This time
long, leaving you with sore feet and a sweaty forehead that
round, resident DJ Terry Trexstasy will be joined by
actually looks kinda beautiful under the strobe lights. Less so in
special guest Sissy Elliot to get the Bank Holiday
the reflection of the night bus window afterwards.
weekend off to a booty-shakingly good start.
Every second Saturday (10th May), 9pm-4am,
First Friday of the month (2nd May),
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY
9pm-4am, Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane,
Nearest Station: Vauxhall
SE11 5QY. Nearest Station: Vauxhall
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