After the roaring success of our Original Mods night in November, we return with yet more juicy panel discussions, this time shining the light on London’s gay underground, exploring the explosion of bars and clubs that sprang up post-1967 from the Sombrero up to late 80s clubs like Troll. The inspiration for the night is our departed friend Tallulah whose stories of a time that seemed long lost gave us the thirst for learning more about everyday gay life in the clubs and bars of the last five decades (as well as his favourite cottages).

The panellists have a wealth of experience (and a fair few fruity stories to tell). Patrick has been involved in club promotion for well over 20 years, with High On Hope, Queer Nation and, lately, Work!; As well as being an activist, Steve Swindells was promoter of legendary clubs like The Lift back in the 80s and Gareth Marshall has DJed in just about every club of significance stretching back to the late ’60s including Rod’s, Stallions, the Market Tavern and the LA. We’ll be discussing the significance of Marmite Madge, Tricky Dicky and Selena The Horse as well as remembering the wonderful Tallulah.

Gareth is also still a brilliant DJ (he rocked our recent Disco-themed DJ Flicks party at the Curzon) and will be providing his usual array of stellar classics afterwards, along with our diamante-studded residents.