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UK LGBT EVENTS JANUARY 2018

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

JANUARY 2018 - 31 events (2026 - 402 events listed)
01 - 06
Beauty and The Beast @ The Kings Head
Shes grotesque. A possessive beast of a woman, to be sure. But look on the bright side, Beau: she's got a lovely personality. Somewhere. Under all the fur. A fairytale...
01 - 06
King Tut A Pyramid Panto @ The Kings Head
BOYS IN THE BUFF is a musical revue about body image, diets, the gym, selfies, Botox, nip n tucks, photo shopping and what we endure trying to look good. Its...
01 - 13
Above The Stag: Snow White Rotten to The Core ( until 13 January 2018)
Our award-winning panto team weave their magic once again to sully a much-loved fairytale! In the rogue state (and former London borough) of Lumley-by-Gosh, a vile queen grows jealous of...
01 - 31
Science Museum: Who Am I ? - Explore the Science of Who You Are
Who Am I? invites you to explore the science of who you are through intriguing objects, provocative artworks and hands-on exhibits. Discover what your voice sounds like as a member...
01 - 31
V&A Museum Exhibition: Opera, Passion, Politics (until 25 February 2018)
Together the V&A and the Royal Opera House present a landmark exhibition exploring a vivid story of opera from its origins in late-Renaissance Italy to the present day Throughout, youre...
01 - 31
V&A Museum: Balenciaga Shaping Fashion (until 18 February 2018)
This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish couturier Cristbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by the master of couture, his protges and contemporary fashion designers working...
02 - 14
Dick Whittington with Julian Clary @ The London Palladium
Hot on the heels of Cinderella, pantomime returns to the iconic London Palladium for Christmas 2017. An enchanting new production of Dick Whittington will open on Saturday 9 December 2017...
09
Essential Ella with The Fourth Choir (LGBT Chamber Choir) @ Jazz Cafe
Join us for an evening of jazz and soul sounds from The First Lady of Song Ella Fitzgerald, featuring singers from The Fourth Choir and special guests. Ella Fitzgerald was...
09 - 27
Hope Theatre: My Gay Best Friend
Hope Theatre: My Gay Best Friend .. Written and performed by Louise Jameson (Eastenders, Tenko, Dr Who, Bergerac) and Nigel Fairs, MY GAY BEST FRIEND is a heady mixture of high...
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09 - 27
My Gay Best Friend @ Hope Theatre
Written and performed by Louise Jameson (Eastenders, Tenko, Dr Who, Bergerac) and Nigel Fairs, MY GAY BEST FRIEND is a heady mixture of high camp, melancholy reflection on friendships and...
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  • 08 November – María Rachid (1974–), Argentinian politician, social leader & LGBTQ activist
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  • 09 November – Marie Dressler (1868–1934), Canadian-American actress
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