Community News Queens Arms Brighton to join forces with Charles Street Tap on World AIDS Day Queens Arms Brighton will be closed on World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1, as it joins forces with Charles Street Tap to raise funds for THT South. In a statement on social media, Rupert Ellick, co-owner of Queens Arms, said: “Myself and Andy at the Queens Arms have decided to stand with Charles S By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News “Let’s make a difference together!” Charles Street Tap to host World AIDS Day fundraiser for Terrence Higgins Trust Charles Street Tap, one of our favourite LGBTQ+ venues in Brighton, is hosting a star-studded fundraiser for Terrence Higgins Trust on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1. Head along for a massive night of raffles, fundraising and fabulous performances from 7pm: Alfie Ordinary, Drag With No Name, Bag By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News One of the leading UK cabaret performers, Jennie Castell, to host Drag Bus’ Remembrance Sunday 2024 event to raise funds for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Drag Bus, which has taken the UK by storm over the last two years, is hosting a very special event on Remembrance Sunday 2024 on November 10. While this will be the first ever event where the bus is not hosted by a drag queen, the vintage Routemaster will be decked out for the day! […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brave the Shave! Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off at Charles Street Tap on August 29 After the success of Terrence Higgins Trust‘s Big Shave Off at Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London, the HIV charity is returning to Charles Street Tap, Brighton for an evening of amazing people braving the shave live on stage on Thursday, August 29. Overseen by fabulous host Son of a Tutu, professional By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Charles Street Tap to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran on Sunday, January 21 Charles Street Tap in Brighton is to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran onSunday, January 21 from 7pm with performances from his friends – Sally Vate, Mrs Moore, Lola Lasagne and Gabriella Parrish. Charles Street Tap say: “It is going to be night of song, laughter and no doubt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran to be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 The funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran, who sadly passed away last month, will be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 at 2.30pm. The cortege is expected to leave from outside Legends Hotel at 2pm and after the funeral the wake will be held at Charles Street Tap from 3.3 By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Drag With No Name and Portia to host World AIDS Day annual cabaret fundraiser for Terrence Higgins Trust South at Charles Street Tap Superstar drag stars Drag With No Name and Portia are to host the annual World AIDS Day cabaret fundraiser which returns to Charles Street Tap, Brighton to raise funds for Terrence Higgins Trust South on Thursday, November 30 at 7.30pm. Charles Street Tap say: “Worlds AIDS Day is December 1 and we’r By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Charles Street Tap cabaret fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund on Sunday, September 3 Chris Marshall, landlord at Charles Street Tap, is hosting the 14th Annual Charity Birthday Bash with the support of the cream of the cabaret scene, to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. The Birthday Party kicks off on Sunday, September 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Charles Street Tap fundraiser for the Brighton Rainbow Fund Chris Marshall, landlord at Charles Street Tap, is hosting his Birthday Party with the support of the cream of the cabaret scene, to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Business News Change of name and major refurb for Charles Street bar After 17 years being a main stay of the Brighton LGBT+ scene, Charles Street bar will be holding a closing down party from 7.30 on Sunday, November 12 called “Sally says – Drink Us Dry!” with special guest cabaret from Cinebra. The venue will be closed to the public for the following four weeks to u By Besi • 2 min read
