Gay London Life | November '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 6
Going Out
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Bear Bash: Bear Hug
Bear Bash gets cuddly this November, marking
Men’s Health Awareness Month with a
reminder to check in on your mates. Alongside
the hairy chests, big bellies and dancefloor
action, Bear Hug celebrates friendship,
connection and being there for each other.
Have a chat, share a beer, make a new mate and
finish with one big, warm Bear Hug.
Friday 13th November
Nearest Tube: Vauxhall
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QY
Queer Play
Reading Club
Queer Theatre takes over The Railway for a
Athena
social evening celebrating LGBTQ+ writing. Hear
Eighties lovers, this one’s for you. Athena fills
brand new queer scenes and monologues before
Eagle London with the hits you know, the gems
joining a relaxed group reading of a published
you’d forgotten and all the glorious excess of the
play, followed by discussion, drinks and plenty of
decade. DJs Paul Joseph and Gareth Hackney
time to mingle. Whether you’re a performer, writer
take control from 9pm, serving seven hours of ’80s
or simply love theatre, it’s a welcoming way to
joy to one of Vauxhall’s friendliest crowds. Arrive
discover queer stories and new faces.
before 10pm and entry is free too.
Tuesday 17th November
Saturday 7th November
Nearest Tube: Clapham North
Nearest Tube: Vauxhall
The Railway, 18 Clapham High Street,
Eagle London, 349 Kennington Lane,
London, SW4 7UR
London, SE11 5QY
Tim Walker’s Fairyland
with Friend of Dorothy
Fancy swapping the bar for a little queer culture? Friend
of Dorothy heads to the National Portrait Gallery for
Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends, bringing
photography, fantasy, fashion and storytelling together.
Wander the exhibition with a friendly group, chat about
your favourites, then head for coffee afterwards. Perfect
Harry Keita as
Delphinium Fairy,
London, 2022
© Tim Walker
for coming solo and leaving with some new connections.
Saturday 14th November
Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place,
London, WC2H 0HE
Don’t Tell Mama 2027
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Don’t Tell Mama is already assembling
Roma Trans Club
one seriously camp line up for its 2027
Roma Trans Club returns for its monthly Friday
return. Courtney Act and Nadine Coyle
night celebration, bringing trans women, T girls,
lead the charge, joined by Jo O’Meara, La
admirers, singles and couples together at Bunker
Voix, Bimini, Divina De Campo and Myra
Club. Hosted by Alekssandra, it’s a welcoming,
DuBois, with DJ Fat Tony and Freemasons
inclusive night with dancing, great music,
keeping the dancefloors busy. Three
affordable drinks and plenty of space to explore.
nights, huge names and plenty more
No dress code, although smart, glamorous and
surprises still to come.
fabulous is always encouraged.
Friday 29th January–Monday 1st February
Friday 27th November
Nearest Station: Bognor Regis
Nearest Tube: Old Street
Butlin’s Bognor Regis Resort,
Bunker Club, 215–221 City Road,
Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis, PO21 1JJ
London, EC1V 1JN
