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UK LGBT EVENTS OCTOBER 2016
Events Calendar: Our monthly LGBT guide & listings of What's On & Where to Go !! - UK LGBT social, sporting, networking & business events available to view on line by Members/Visitors also emailed to our Members/Subscribers.
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In 2025 we listed 418 Events which are available to view in the Archive
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Above The Stag: Party by David Dillon
PARTY by David Dillon directed by Gene David Kirk designed by Andrew Beckett lighting designed by Chris Withers David Dillons classic hit West End and Broadway Comedy 7 gay friends...
PARTY by David Dillon directed by Gene David Kirk designed by Andrew Beckett lighting designed by Chris Withers David Dillons classic hit West End and Broadway Comedy 7 gay friends...
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No Mans Land at Wydham Theare (until 17 Dec 2016) Harold Pinter Play Starring Sir Ian McKellan
Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End alongside Owen Teale and Damien Molony in Sean Mathias' acclaimed production of No Man's...
Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End alongside Owen Teale and Damien Molony in Sean Mathias' acclaimed production of No Man's...
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Insert Name Here Panel Show - Hosted by Sue Perkins - Live Audience Tickets - Book Now
BBC2 comedy panel show Insert Name Here is back and we're looking for a laugh out loud audience to join us for our new series. The brilliant Sue Perkins returns...
BBC2 comedy panel show Insert Name Here is back and we're looking for a laugh out loud audience to join us for our new series. The brilliant Sue Perkins returns...
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Stonewall at the Conservative Party Conference
Building a better Britain for LGBT people Join Stonewall and LGBT+ Conservatives for a panel discussion to debate how best to build on the progress that has been made towards...
Building a better Britain for LGBT people Join Stonewall and LGBT+ Conservatives for a panel discussion to debate how best to build on the progress that has been made towards...
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Stonewall: LGBT Equality Reception (Conservative Party Conference)
Conservative Party Conference 2016 We would be delighted if you could join Stonewall, Lloyds Banking Group and LGBT+ Conservatives for an evening drinks reception to discuss and celebrate lesbian, gay...
Conservative Party Conference 2016 We would be delighted if you could join Stonewall, Lloyds Banking Group and LGBT+ Conservatives for an evening drinks reception to discuss and celebrate lesbian, gay...
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The Robert Grace Trust Presents London Gay Mens Chorus + Deep Throat + Owl Parliament
You can book for dinner at Margins Cafe at 18:30 but you must have a reservation for access at 18:30. The Bar is also open to Union Chapel members who...
You can book for dinner at Margins Cafe at 18:30 but you must have a reservation for access at 18:30. The Bar is also open to Union Chapel members who...
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CRSA Cross Government Drinks
CSRA represents the interests of the 20,000 people working in the UK Civil Service who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or have a minority sexual identity. Our cross-government networking drinks...
CSRA represents the interests of the 20,000 people working in the UK Civil Service who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or have a minority sexual identity. Our cross-government networking drinks...
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GaysTheWord Book Launch - Alan Hollinghurst - Writing Under The Influence
Celebrating the publication of... Alan Hollinghurst - Writing under the influence Edited by Michele Mendelssohn and Denis Flannery This groundbreaking, cross-generic collection is the first to consider the entire breadth...
Celebrating the publication of... Alan Hollinghurst - Writing under the influence Edited by Michele Mendelssohn and Denis Flannery This groundbreaking, cross-generic collection is the first to consider the entire breadth...
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Polari Literary Salon: Paul Burston presents 5th Novel The Black Path
Paul Burston presents his eagerly anticipated fifth novel, The Black Path a dark tale of love and lies, obsession and betrayal. 'Helen has been holding out for a hero all...
Paul Burston presents his eagerly anticipated fifth novel, The Black Path a dark tale of love and lies, obsession and betrayal. 'Helen has been holding out for a hero all...
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Cheltenham Literary Festival - Alan Carr chats about his memoir Alanatomy
Since winning the 2001 BBC New Comedy Award for stand-up, Alan Carr has become one of Britains most successful and treasured comedians with his unique humour and effortless stage presence...
Since winning the 2001 BBC New Comedy Award for stand-up, Alan Carr has become one of Britains most successful and treasured comedians with his unique humour and effortless stage presence...
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