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Brixton Faeries South London Gay Liberation Theatre Group, later Brixton Faeries Founders: Members of the South London Gay Liberation Group. Company included: Stephen Gee, Colm Clifford, Michael O’Dwyer, Alastair Kerr, Ian Townson, Julian Hows, Jamie Dunbar, Bill Thornycroft, John Lloyd, Jim Ennis, Peter Bradley, Terry Crabtree, Colin Gleeson, Chris Ransom.

Pride in London is a vibrant and dynamic organisation Exploring History London's first Pride march took place on July 1, 1972, inspired by the Stonewall riots and organised by the Gay Liberation Front. It was a political protest advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, marking a significant moment in the UK's LGBTQ+ history. Over the years, Pride in London has evolved into a major celebration, attracting over a million attendees annually, while still maintaining its core focus on advocacy and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community. Here's a more detailed look at the history: 1972: The First Pride March: The inaugural march in London, held on the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, drew approximately 2,000 participants. Early Years: The early Pride marches were a mix of protest and celebration, reflecting the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ+ rights in a society where homosexuality was still largely marginalised. Evolution into a Celebration: As legal protections improved and societal attitudes shifted, Pride in London gradually transformed into a major festival, attracting a diverse range of participants. Ongoing Advocacy: Despite the celebratory aspect, Pride in London continues to be a platform for raising awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and advocating for further progress in areas such as equality and inclusion. Key Themes: Throughout its history, Pride in London has addressed various themes, including the fight against discrimination, the impact of the AIDS crisis, and the importance of representation and visibility. Growth and Influence: From its humble beginnings, London Pride has grown into one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in Europe, influencing similar events worldwide. Did you miss the 2025 London Pride Parade ? You can catch it up here London Pride Videos 1990s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 1990s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Video abspielen Teilen Ganzer Kanal Dieses Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Link kopieren Link kopiert Search videos Video suchen... Wird abgespielt London Gay Pride 1995 05:48 Video abspielen Wird abgespielt London Pride 1994 02:56 Video abspielen Wird abgespielt 1996 Gay Pride, London, 1990s 02:59 Video abspielen 1980s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 1980s - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Video abspielen Teilen Ganzer Kanal Dieses Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Link kopieren Link kopiert Search videos Video suchen... Wird abgespielt Divine on a river boat at Pride London 1985, for Heaven Night Club copy 10:49 Video abspielen Wird abgespielt London Pride Marches Against Section 28 (1988) _ LGBTQ+ History 05:54 Video abspielen 2000s to Current - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos 2000s to Current - London Gay and Lesbian Pride Videos Video abspielen Teilen Ganzer Kanal Dieses Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Link kopieren Link kopiert Search videos Video suchen... Wird abgespielt London Gay Pride 2010 01:52 Video abspielen 2024 London Pride Parade - Full Tour

In the spotlight TEAM PICKS This month's IN THE SPOTLIGHT shows off the amazing talent of Jay Eff, a London-based photographer whose lens captures the heart of queer culture. Known for blending raw authenticity with artistic flair, Jay brings to life the vibrancy of nightlife, performance, and everyday moments within the LGBTQ+ community. His work not only documents but also celebrates the people and spaces that continue to shape London’s rich cultural landscape. JAY EFF PHOTOGRAPHER 📸 Jay Eff – Chronicler of London’s Queer Nightlife Jay Eff is a prominent photographer known for capturing the energy, vibrancy, and authenticity of London’s gay nightlife and club culture throughout the ’90s and 2000s. His striking black-and-white and color imagery graced the pages of leading LGBTQ+ magazines like Gay Times, AXM, and Phase, producing unforgettable portraits of iconic figures—from fashion models to club personalities. A key contributor to the visual narrative of legendary queer spaces, Jay Eff’s dynamic shots helped define the aesthetic of nights at venues like Trade—London’s trailblazing after-hours club. His photography was instrumental in documenting club culture's evolution during a time when safe, celebratory spaces were vital for expression and identity. Through his lens, Jay Eff captured more than just nightlife; he encapsulated moments of joy, resilience, individuality, and community. His work stands as a vivid portal into a transformative era—where photography wasn’t only art, it was history in motion.

Madame Jojo's was a nightclub and venue for cabaret, burlesque, drag shows, and live music located on Brewer Street in the Soho area of the City of Westminster

MISS JASON aka Jason Frederick Sutton Jason Frederick Sutton (27 February 1968 – 22 April 2024) Known under his stage name as Miss Jason, he was an English actor, comedian, drag artist, pantomime dame, and a community and philanthropic activist. Born 27 February 1968, Jason Sutton began performing in drag at The Old Vic in Portsmouth in the 1990s. His drag persona was inspired by gay cabaret comedian and singer Phil Starr. Starr bestowed the stage name "Miss Jason" on Sutton. Drag artist Stephen Richards, who performs under the name Lola Lasagne , told BBC Radio Sussex that, personality wise, "Miss Jason" was very much like Sutton himself. Sutton often performed at the Two Brewers pub in London, but was a resident of the village of Rottingdean near the city of Brighton. He was a long-time performer in the Sunday cabaret at the bar at the Legends Hotel. He was named the best local entertainer in Brighton in 2016. As Miss Jason, Sutton appeared on several television programmes, including the comedy game show Blankety Blank, the reality cooking game show Come Dine With Me, the antiquing game show Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Weakest Link. Sutton was a noted pantomime dame, performing for charity each Christmas. His performances included pantomime at Portsmouth (2016), Bromley (2017), High Wycombe (2018), Richmond (2019), Barnstaple (2021), Stafford (2022), and Brighton (2023)

QX is the UK’s most popular free gay magazine. Focusing on gay London, QX looks at lifestyle, the arts, film, music, theatre and health as well as London’s club, bar and cabaret scene. QX provides the ultimate guide to the best forthcoming events, as well as featuring photo reviews of the previous week’s most talked about places to be seen. Projects This is your Project Page. It's a great opportunity to help visitors understand the context and background of your latest work. Double click on the text box to start editing your content and make sure to add all the relevant details you want to share.

LOLA LASAGNE aka Stephen Richards Lola Lasagne, aka Stephen Richards, is one of the most successful and popular cabaret acts on the UK scene. Drag Queen, Panto Dame, Stand up & Actor! She plays all over the UK starring in plays, pantos, TV (including The Big Breakfast) and is the organiser and host of the iconic Cabaret Tent at Brighton Pride . 🏳️🌈 Lola is now living in Manchester, UK & can be regarded as The Canal Street Cougar! 😉 She's a fierce supporter of ALL things L G B T Q + and we love her for her devotion. ❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 1/2 For bookings Stephen/Lola can be contacted via email at marvelousstephen@gmail.com

SANDRA HUSH aka David Hunter David Hunter, also known as Sandra Hush was a doyenne of the British drag scene for over two decades. David primarily worked as a window dresser when he first moved to London. His eye for detail and design would fuel his incredible talent which was yet to be unleashed. David rapidly established himself as a force to be reckoned with, not just as a performer but also as a seamstress, costume designer, wig dresser, choreographer, producer, scriptwriter, sound technician et al. In all, he was the complete package! His talent for all the above was unfounded. Every costume fastidiously designed and stitched, every part of his made up face was an immaculate work of art, not a single strand of beautifully coiffed nylon hair was ever out of place - the show could not go on until those perfectly manicured false nails were glued on tight. Every show was a testament to his skill as an illusionist and artiste of his craft. David worked in various double and triple acts alongside the likes of the legendary Lily Savage , David Dale, (Lily, Sandra & David Dales act was called LSD), with HIH Regina Fong and Miss Mercedes as Triple X, The Lady Christine, Alice & Barbara of ABC fame, Connie and Beryl of Miss Demeanours fame, Millie Mopp and Lola Lasagne to name but a few - his input and ideas were infectious, his shows legendary and his love for his fellow artistes undeniable. David was witty, acerbic, gentle, loving and kind. He was adored by so many and loved by so many — by John Dickson 'David was very generous with his talent. He made costumes, dressed wigs etc not only for many of the established acts on the circuit but also for those aspiring drag queens who would turn up at his flat clutching a bedraggled excuse for a wig and like one of Cinderella’s fairy godmothers, in no time at all he would turn it into a work of art fit for any head. If the impossible was impossible, he’d also tell you in no uncertain terms where to stick it - this would invariably be “up your hoop”, an affectionate term amongst his circle for ones arse. David was witty, acerbic, gentle, loving and kind. He was adored by so many and loved by so many. The last time I visited David in hospital at the old Chelsea & Westminster hospital site, we laughed, we cried, I brought him his lunch, we hugged, he was alive with copious amounts of wit and sarcasm … he held onto this unique sense of humour throughout the various infections and illnesses this insidious disease threw at him. All the nurses adored him. As we hugged goodbye, I looked into his eyes and I knew this would be the last time I saw David. I think he knew too. I was to see that very same look in several others eyes prior to their demise over the following years.On the day of his funeral his family were delayed in London’s infamous all day rush hour traffic; they travelled from the Midlands where David hailed from and we had to start without them. I was asked to stand in for his brother and carry David’s coffin into the chapel. It was an honour for me as a final thank you for the laughter, the tears, friendship and love this amazing person brought to so many. I couldn’t have been prouder. David made an indelible impact on those he met, none more so than with his partner Mike Geraghty. Mike has red hair, David adored red heads. I do believe Mike was David’s one true love; they both truly loved each other. David was able to be himself; Sandra, sequins and feathers were part of the package. Equally, David wouldn’t look out of place propping up the bar in one of London’s many infamous leather bars, dressed in leather jeans, big boots and a customised waistcoat made of leather and adorned with studs that he designed and made on the very same sewing machine as countless over the top stage costumes, casting witty aspersions on the assembled throng of Leather Marys. David played both parts so well … if only they knew. I stand here and shout out loud and proud for David Hunter, Amazonian Drag Doyenne & Goddess, Sandra Hush' I love you as much now as I did 29 years ago before you were so abruptly taken from us my friend. May you remain forever immortalised on this amazing medium, The AIDS Memorial and I just bet you are still turning bedraggled nylon ‘riah’ bundles into beautiful works of art for all the gone but not forgotten drag angels above ” — by John Dickson “David Hunter, also known as Sandra Hush, died from AIDS related complications on 1st September 1992; he was 38.

RUBYVENEZUELA aka Brian Pierce Born in Plymouth, Ruby became a hit on the drag circuit, performing at Madame Jo Jo’s and Club Fantastic. “I may not be young, but as soon as the music starts I can’t help but jump around" “There’s not many of us left. Now drag artists are basically transvestites who mime and can’t sing. But people will always love over-the-top glamour, and it fits in nicely with the burlesque revival.” Soho singer Lanah P recalled meeting a “huge ball of sequins” in the 1980s and told how Ruby raised funds for Aids hospices or homelessness, performing at the The Soho festival or Phoenix Theatre. Lanah added: “I’ve always been interested and partial towards the avant-garde or post-modernistic elements of the performer and one of my fave periods of Ruby was when she’d come on stage dressed as a bed. It even had cigarette burns on it – but tidier than Tracey Emin’s – and sing this mad song called I’d Rather Have You, but she’d changed the words to “I’d rather have crumbs in my bed”. Hilarious! “I always found her great theatrical value and quite a kind-hearted, generous soul, so now rest in peace, dear.”The editor of Pride Life, Nigel Robinson, told Gay Star News: “I hesitate calling her a drag queen/artiste because she was more than that, more like a bonkers tornado coming in from Kansas, the lovechild of Mrs Shufflewick, Ethel Merman, Mervyn Peake, and Beryl Cook, but above all else her very own character, bringing delight to everyone, young and old.” “Ruby was a terrific performer who loved Soho and cared deeply about this community. She was a true Soho icon and in her passing it feels like another feather boa has been stripped from our streets.” - Rev Simon Buckley Theatre producer and manager Clive Chenery, in an online post, described Ruby as “Soho royalty”, adding:“Ruby sang at my 40th at Steph’s Restaurant. He was truly a one-off and is irreplaceable. He was immortalised by Beryl Cooke who was his next- door neighbour in Plymouth during his childhood. I was fortunate to know, and work with, Ruby on many occasions.”He recalled driving Ruby driving back to Soho to perform in a show at Madame Jo Jo’s from a production of Cinderella in Guildford Civic Hall in 1988.“They got a free tank of petrol one night on the A3 when Ruby got out to pay cash… in full drag.” A portrait of Ruby by Damien Frost

MAISIE TROLLETTE aka David Raven Maisie Trollette (15 August 1933 – 12 March 2025) Maisie was a very talented vibrant and charismatic UK-based drag queen known for her bold performances, razor-sharp wit, and infectious personality. With a flair for comedy and a passion for entertaining, Maisie has become a beloved figure in the UK drag scene, captivating audiences with her stunning looks, creative artistry, and unforgettable stage presence. Whether hosting events, competing in drag competitions, or performing at clubs and festivals, Maisie Trollette continues to inspire and bring joy to fans across the UK and beyond. 1/1 1/1 1/2 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. MAISIE Official UK Trailer