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Quirky 70s East End variety club.
Until 2002 this Formica-clad, 1970s-style social club was an exclusive retreat for working class Eastenders. While the interior of this one-time dance hall hasn't changed much - leatherette and laminate coverings, Formica, garish red carpets and teak panelling still abound - the door policy and entertainment programme have seriously evolved. The upstairs area is now a fun fabulous entertainment free-for-all. A giant heart made of raunchy red lights frames a stage, lighting up the garishly-costumed audience, showing off their feather boas and corsets. From dance classes, DJs and disco to karaoke and cabaret this club has well and truly embraced its new role as a 'living canvas' and one of the most creative venues in town. There's even bingo on offer for the seriously ironic, and it's become a post-modern playground for fashionable East Londoners . Remaining honest to its working class roots, local members can still retreat to a private area downstairs, while the income generated from the public outlet allows the original club to function without threat of closure. Refreshing and raunchy.
Best for:
Feather boas and Formica, burlesque, bingo and boogying, DJs and disco.
Did you know?
Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker used to DJ at the club. |
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