Gay London Life | April '24 Edition - Magazine - Page 10
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Remembrance
Monday
Eurovision
(Your Decision)
The Pound
Premiering at Seven Dials Playhouse at the
If you’re the sort of Eurovision aficionado who
be a niche, even in the gay world, but today you
end of April, Remembrance Monday follows
could talk for hours on the subject of regional
can’t go to Tesco Express without at least two
the story of Julius and Connor, ideal husbands
voting blocs, you’ll love this opportunity to
racing over to you and scratching at your legs in
who seemingly have it all — the apartment, the
have your voice properly heard. This long-
the cereal aisle. Obviously, we think this boom in
careers, the bodies... all that’s missing is the
running show sees hosts Katie and Demetrius
popularity is excellent, what’s not to love about
cliché dogs. But, when flickering moments and
performing a collection of memorable numbers
people being playful? If you’re curious about
distorted memories trap Julius in the replay of
from competitions gone by. Once they’re all
the scene, you should head over to The Pound
a singular Monday night, reality bends, leading
done, the audience gets to vote on their favourite
at The Lord Clyde London. Here, fresh-faced
them both into the haunting grip of some
song and the winning one gets another outing at
puppies, veteran hounds and loving handlers
terrifying truths. This is the latest work by Michael
the end of the show. This way, you can’t blame
gather together for cuddles, treats and plenty
Batten, who received praise for his previous play
the Baltic nations voting for one another if yours
more up in the playroom.
exploring the world of online sex work, Self Tape.
isn’t triumphant.
Tuesday 23rd April to Saturday 1st June,
Seven Dials Playhouse, 1a Tower Street,
WC2H 9NP, Nearest Station: Covent Garden
Monday 29th April to Saturday 11th May,
King’s Head Theatre, 116 Upper Street, N1 1QN
Nearest Station: Angel
Every second Friday of the month (12th
April), 9pm-1am, The Lord Clyde London,
9 Wotton Road, SE8 5TQ
Nearest Station: Deptford
Recon Fetish Week
Let’s talk about pups for a second. This used to
Good news kinksters — the full programme for this year’s Recon Fetish Week
The Locker Room
has been announced and you can start getting your grubby mitts on tickets.
If it were up to us, there’d be a gay sauna on every street, but we appear to be in the
It’s bookended by two huge parties, the Recon Members’ Party at the iconic
minority. Today, South London only has one gay sauna remaining but it’s well worth
FABRIC on Sunday 30th June and Full Fetish at Electrowerkz on Saturday 6th
a visit. The Locker Room is a welcoming place and you’ll find it easy to relax in the
July. In between those, you can dive into parties with different fetish themes, a
spa facilities, cinema room and private cabins. Throughout the month, there are
cabaret show at RVT, a masterclass, a film screening, brunches and shopping
themed events, including bear nights every Tuesday and naked sessions on the
opportunities. This is always an incredible week of self-discovery and meeting
first Thursday and last Saturday of the month. And if you need one final perk, how
others into similar perversions, so start planning your week now. Like, NOW.
about the fact that tea and coffee are on the house? Yes, really!
Sunday 30th June to Sunday 7th July, fetishweek.com
8 Cleaver Street, SE11 4DP, Nearest Station: Kennington
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