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Queer City - immerse yourself in LGBTQ+ London

London has a fascinatingly rich LGBTQ+ past stretching right back to the Romans. Have you heard about the 17th century sculptor Anne Damer, accused of being "a lady much suspected of liking her own sex in a criminal way"? Did you know that in Victorian London, one Jack Saul ran an all-male brothel on Cleveland Street? Ever wondered where London's obsession for drag brunches came from? 

Looking for slightly more up-to-date LGBTQ+ tips? Check out our guide to LGBTQ+ things to do in London, featuring everything from gay bookshops to drag walking tours. Or go get yourself a drink in one of the city's finest queer pubs and bars.

We've also got an ever-growing archive of LGBTQ+ opinion pieces: read what it's like to play for a gay football team. Discover why joining a trans choir is helping Londoners find their real voice. Learn the pros and cons of the city's sex-positive spaces. Hear from someone who established a nightclub for queer people of colour. Find out why exploring your local London LGBTQ+ history can be a seriously empowering experience.


Image: iStock/Eduardo Ribas
Explore LGBTQ+ London
Music In A Wren Masterpiece
Get a taste of musical life 300 years ago at a spectacular City church. Sir Christopher Wren masterpiece St Stephen Walbrook marks the tercentenary of the great architect's death in April with three concerts of Vivaldi, Purcell, Handel and Bach by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Book now for 10% off!
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Our Show Of The Month
Ready to have yourself a real good time? We Will Rock You returns to the West End in June for a limited season. Bop along to 24 of Queen's greatest hits at the London Coliseum — the same venue that hosted Freddie Mercury's iconic Royal Ballet performance back in 1979.
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Gal-dem Says Goodbye
Sad news for UK journalism: gal-dem is folding. Since 2015, the platform has centred the perspectives of people of colour from marginalised genders. Now, in its goodbye message, it's spotlighting other independent organisations and publishers that give a voice to underrepresented communities.
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Punchdrunk Tickets From £45
Explore the dystopian world of The Burnt City —  the latest creation by masters of immersive theatre, Punchdrunk. This thrilling retelling of the fall of Troy invites you into a sprawling, neon-hued labyrinth peopled by gods and mortals alike. Book by 16 April to save up to 49% on tickets.
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A Unique LGBTQ+ Bookshop
Common Press is no ordinary bookshop. It hosts dance sessions, self-defence classes, yoga, life-drawing... plus it makes a mean cup of coffee. And that's before we've even got to the books! Join us over on YouTube as we explore this incredible LGBTQ+ space in London's East End.
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A Right Royal Caper
Watch a bunch of misfits attempt to pull off the most audacious heist of all time in The Crown Jewels, a star-studded new stage comedy inspired by real historical events. The cast includes legends like Al Murray, Mel Giedroyc, Neil Morrissey and more. Catch it at Garrick Theatre from 7 July.
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