Gay London Life | Sept '24 Edition - Magazine - Page 16
Moored up in East London, The Old Ship is ideal for a bit of
drag-queen spotting at the weekends
Sunday 1st — Tony Sinclair
Friday 6th — Saffron Slayter
Saturday 7th — Martha D’Arthur
Sunday 8th — Lola Lasagne
Friday 13th — Son of a Tutu
Imagine The Queen Vic with fewer murders taking
drag with their bevvies, that is. Cabaret talent from
place and more drag queens sauntering around
across the capital descends on The Old Ship every
— congratulations, you’ve successfully pictured
weekend and drinkers are treated to a bit of a show
The Old Ship.
and a sing-song. How civilised.
This much-loved boozer in Limehouse is one of
And would you guess what? It’s all for free. No
Saturday 14th — Miles Elliot
Saturday 21st — Snow White Trash
Sunday 22nd — David Dale
Friday 27th — Ruby Violet
the more traditional LGBTQ+ venues in the capital.
presale ticket links or queuing on the street — just
Saturday 28th — Sissy Lea
Don’t come expecting mezcal-infused cocktails or
ordering a pint, finding a seat and watching a big-
Sunday 29th — Auntie Ginger
CBD condom machines in the bog — this is a local
wigged diva tackle When You’re Good To Mama.
East-End pub for local East-End people
Local East-End people who like a side-order of
Tempted to visit? Well, here’s the full listings for the
start of Autumn, with all shows starting at half past nine.
October
Friday 4th — Marie La Rue
Saturday 5th — Son of a Tutu
Sunday 6th — Tiffany Wells
The Old Ship, 17 Barnes Street, E14 7NW
Nearest Station: Limehouse, oldship.net
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Photos by Nicolas Chinardet
All Aboard!
September