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

Reginald Sutherland Bundy (26 May 1946 – 15 April 2003) was a British dancer, actor and television presenter best known for his drag persona H.I.H. (Her Imperial Highness) Regina Fong. Regina's stage act entailed audience participation, and used a variety of songs, jingles, and sound effects. She was one of the regular hosts of London's Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival. REGINA FONG aka Reginald Bundy Her Imperial Highness, The Grand Duchess Reginald Sutherland Bundy (26 May 1946 – 15 April 2003) was a British dancer, actor and television presenter best known for his drag persona H.I.H. (Her Imperial Highness) Regina Fong. Bundy first developed Regina Fong in 1985, and quickly achieved a regular spot at the Black Cap pub in Camden Town , London and also the Royal Vauxhall Tavern . The Fong character was a Russian princess who had escaped to Britain following the Russian Revolution , a conceit which formed the basis of Bundy's show The Last of the Romanoffs , which premiered at the Edinburgh Festival and later ran at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London. Regina's stage act entailed audience participation, and used a variety of songs, jingles , and sound effects. She was one of the regular hosts of London's Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival. 'Absolutely the best of the best! I can't imagine London in the 90s without thinking very fondly of Regina Fong" - Gage Bundy appeared in the Edinburgh and London productions of playwright Neil Bartlett's A Vision of Love Revealed in Sleep and Night After Night, and also appeared in the BBC Radio Four adaptation of Night After Night. Regina also appeared in the London production of Angels, Punks and Raging Queens in 1995.Bundy died from cancer on 15 April 2003, aged 56. The funeral was held at Golders Green Crematorium, London. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9o5TNJzC0I

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.

James Lee Williams (12 April 1992 – 3 January 2025), known professionally as The Vivienne, was a British drag queen from Colwyn Bay, Wales, and winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019 and seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in 2022 and became the first drag performer to compete on Dancing on Ice, placing third in the fifteenth series in 2023. In 2015, before the release of Drag Race UK, they were the UK drag ambassador for the American series RuPaul's Drag Race. THE VIVIENNE aka James Lee Williams James Lee Williams, known professionally as The Vivienne, was a British drag queen from Colwyn Bay, Wales, and winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019. They later competed in the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in 2022 and became the first drag performer to compete on Dancing on Ice, placing third in the fifteenth series in 2023. In 2015, before the release of Drag Race UK, they were the UK drag ambassador for the American series RuPaul's Drag Race. 1/3 In addition to appearing on television, The Vivienne released music, including the extended play Bitch on Heels (2022), and acted on stage, notably as the Wicked Witch of the West in the 2024 UK tour of The Wizard of Oz. The Vivienne died two days before being found on 5 January 2025 from a cardiac arrest, associated with a ketamine overdose, at 32 years of age. (12 April 1992 – 3 January 2025) “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. “I see it online all the time, “Oh, she’s a bitch.” I ’m like, ‘You’ve never met me!’ The on-tour people say I’m the nicest person they’ve ever worked with! It was season one of Drag Race UK that did it.” The Vivienne “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person." Family Spokes Person

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Our Mission Statement Our mission is to celebrate, document, and preserve the vibrant history of London’s Gay past — its people, places, parties, and protests — before they fade from the collective memory. Through these curated archives, personal stories, and cultural artefacts, we aim to honour the bold spirit and creativity of a scene that shaped identities, built community, and sparked change. This site is a living tribute to the nightlife, art, activism, and resilience that defined gay London, ensuring that the echoes of its legacy continue to inspire future generations. Gage Öhrn Founder Lost Gay London 2012 - 2025

Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! S teph's Restaurant, Soho Who remembers Steph’s Restaurant in Soho? Chicken liver pate and Snuffies chicken! With pink flamingos on the walls and amazing wait staff, they even employed a magician at weekends who would go from table to table entertaining the post theatre/pre club crowd. It was all very camp! 1/1