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6 years

When Glenn Close saw Billy Potter at the #oscars . She is all of us! 😍

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4 years

This you?

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It’s perfectly possible to be a long-time vocal supporter of gay rights - like me - AND think a gay train is ridiculous.

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💚 Lilies for our Lily. #RipPaulOgrady

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We are deeply saddened to learn of Paul O’Grady’s sudden death. Lily Savage was a beloved resident performer at RVT throughout the 80s and 90s, paving the way for a legion of drag artists. Paul was a fierce advocate for RVT. Our thoughts are with Andre and Paul’s loved ones.

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5 years

Not this gay club.

Piers Morgan claims he’s ‘popular in gay clubs’

Now that’s a shocker.

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35 years ago at the height of the AIDS crisis, 35 policemen raided The RVT wearing rubber gloves. Lily Savage was on stage at the time, and she said: ‘Well well, it looks like we’ve got help with the washing up.’

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In 2021, Paul O’Grady visited The RVT with @PT_Foundation and spoke about the now infamous “poppers raid” which took place when Lily was performing on our stage in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis. A true hero to LGBTQ+ people, thank you Paul.

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A heartfelt and rousing tribute from tonight’s host @MichaelTwaits and a moment of loving noise from tonight’s audience for an RVT legend and LGBTQ trailblazer, Paul O’Grady/Lily Savage.

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So we’ve decided to keep the #Pride banners up because we love ‘em. What do you reckon? 🏳️‍🌈❤️

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2 years

💜 Our hearts and thoughts are with Brianna Ghey’s loved ones as she is laid to rest today.

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7 years

A drag queen appeared on The Chase yesterday and this poor fella thought it was ‘irresponsible’. Thankfully, chaser @anne_hegerty was on hand to bring him down a peg or two. Well played, Governess.👑

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“I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say, ‘Sorry, I would much rather go to the other place.’” #RIPDesmondTutu

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❤️ Sending love to Ian McKellen tonight who is in hospital after having a fall. Get well soon from all at The RVT.

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Our thoughts are with everyone who loved Cherry Valentine.

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3 years ago today. Paul is forever missed.

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4 years

Just FYI the royal in rvt is silent x

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4 years

We will never forget 🏳️‍🌈 #section28 #TheCrown

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4 years

While you’re all stanning ‘sexy Maggie’ here’s a reminder how how toxic she was.

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3 years

Yes to Stonewall No to Truss

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💜 Our thoughts are with Brianna’s family and friends. May her memory be a blessing.

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🚨 Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 16 year old Brianna Ghey who was trans. 🚨 This verdict comes a day after the UK Conservative government launched a new attack on young trans people with its gender guidelines for schools.

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4 years

Us gays have been doing that for years, dear. #groundbreaking

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Health Secretary @MattHancock says people in England can now meet a different person - individually - in a park every day

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The RVT was raided by police wearing rubber gloves 34 years ago today, during the height of the AIDS crisis. Lily Savage was on stage at the time. #RVTHistory #ItsASin

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6 years

If anyone can put us in touch with Lewis & his family we’d like to invite them down one night. We’d also like to invite Lewis to perform here as our special guest. #dragisforeveryone

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The thing is, Piers, when you tweet stuff like this your followers then feel emboldened to openly attack LGBTQ+ people in the replies and in the street. Yet you stay silent. Your silence speaks volumes.

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Why?

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“After the documentary highlighted O’Grady’s involvement in a campaign for Pretty Polly tights, in which his legs were used for close-up shots, viewers were quick to point out the stark difference in attitudes towards drag.”

Paul O'Grady fans are shook after ITV tribute recalls late star's Pretty Polly campaign

Paul O'Grady fans are all saying the same thing after ITV's tribute documentary remembered Lily Savage's Pretty Polly campaign.

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1 year

This is normalised now. Slurs thrown around at artists and staff online. People are emboldened because media and politicians engage in attacks on LGBTQ+ people. We’ve been here for LGBTQ+ people for decades, and we always will be. This appalling hate will never win.

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To those asking has there been an apology yet? No.

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In 2021, Paul O’Grady visited The RVT with @PT_Foundation and spoke about the now infamous “poppers raid” which took place when Lily was performing on our stage in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis. A true hero to LGBTQ+ people, thank you Paul.

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3 years

Say his name, Samuel Luiz. #justiciaparasamuel

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4 years

We are proud to unveil our brand new inclusive Pride flags. We stand with every part of the LGBTQ+ community 52 weeks of the year and these flags are a permanent fixture. #Pride #Pride2020 #RVTReopening

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Today, our thoughts are very much with Paul O’Grady’s partner Andre and Paul’s family and friends as he is laid to rest in his hometown of Aldington in Kent. Pictured here with RVT CEO James Lindsay in 2021. An irreplaceable person.

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@GMB @piersmorgan @london_aquarium @susannareid100 @CharlotteHawkns This is so gross, embarrassing and damaging to young minds. Shame on @GMB for playing along with his appalling degradation of those who are different.

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💅👶 Happy Mother’s Day!

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3 years

Vauxhall says trans right ALL the time 🏳️‍⚧️

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4 years

RT if you believe conversion therapy should be banned ASAP. #BanConversionTherapy

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1 year

✨🏳️‍🌈 Just in time for Pride… The RVT facelift is complete!

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4 years

Next up we’ll be debating in detail whether heterosexual people should be flogged every day at dawn. Because everyone’s opinion matters.

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Many a drag artist has rocked out to Proud Mary on our stage, with the song being a drag favourite. Thank you Tina! #RIPTinaTurner

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4 years

Solidarity with the women of Poland 🇵🇱✊🏼🇵🇱

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4 years

You have our full support @Sacha_Lord . Open hospitality.

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4 years

Love our #ProudBoys 💕

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4 years

James Lindsay, RVT CEO Hi @BorisJohnson , @MattHancock Following @BrewDogJames tweet we’d like to offer up our venue to assist with the vaccination rollout. The RVT has ample space for NHS staff and volunteers, over two floors. We want to help.

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1 year

🏳️‍⚧️ Always and forever.

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4 years

Happy 75th birthday to a bona fide musical icon #LizaMinnelli 👑

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📺 For The Love Of Paul O’Grady. ⭐️ Tonight, Easter Sunday, 8pm on ITV1 (catch-up on ITVX). 🏳️‍🌈 The RVT has played a central role in the filming of this special programme, and it’s a lovely send off for Paul.

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5 years

👀☕️

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4 years

You’d utilise all the empty venues to help with the vaccine rollout so we can escape this never ending dystopian hell wouldn’t you I think

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From Lily Savage in the 80s to Myra DuBois in the 20’s. Sundays At The Vauxhall Tavern. 40 years of the UK’s best drag. This one’s for you, Paul/Lily. 📸 @igster

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Good morning! We blocked them long ago and will not deal with anyone who supports them. RVT is one of the very few LGBTQ+ venues that repeatedly vocalises support for our trans and NB siblings. Our manifesto cements our position, and we stand by it. No place for hate.

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@Lord_Sugar Grow up Alan FFS

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💚 Sinead O’Connor was unique and very special. 🙏 Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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🏳️‍🌈 Standing proud for more than 160 years.

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3 years

Soon you will be inside us. ❤️

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9 months

Sadly we were trolled on this lovely post, so it would be amazing if you could drown that out with love. 💚

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9 months

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ A Vauxhall vision!

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Initially Sharron Davies attacked trans people, now she’s on to drag queens; make no mistake she would attack LGB ppl in a heartbeat if it benefited her narrative. This is how people’s rights are rolled back. The normalisation of bigotry. Be vigilant. Always speak up.

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6 months

Royal Vauxhall Tavern will not be open for any event on Saturday night 11th May 2024.

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2 years

Rest in peace Angela Lansbury, a true icon in every sense of the word.

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Yeah we offered 5 days ago, are we invisible to you @attitudemag ? Hopefully we’ll hear good news so we can help the national effort to get through this. Support the whole queer scene, not just Joseph.

Attitude Magazine

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G-A-Y owner Jeremy Joseph offers to turn iconic London LGBTQ venue into vaccination centre:

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🏳️‍⚧️ We stand with trans people today and every day. 🏳️‍⚧️ On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honour those lost to anti-trans violence and reassert our commitment to being a safe place for trans people.

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Randy and Patti 🤩 THIS is GAY CULTURE 😍

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I dreamed a dream they let me moderate the presidential debate. And you were there, @PattiLuPone … #IfDonaldGotFired 🎶

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Balance is not needed when it comes to homophobia and transphobia. It’s either acceptance or hatred of people, choose wisely.

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🏳️‍⚧️💜🏳️‍🌈

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One year on. Paul and Lily will never be forgotten.

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2 years

We are deeply saddened to learn of Paul O’Grady’s sudden death. Lily Savage was a beloved resident performer at RVT throughout the 80s and 90s, paving the way for a legion of drag artists. Paul was a fierce advocate for RVT. Our thoughts are with Andre and Paul’s loved ones.

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👀👏👏👏👏👏👏

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Thanks for using your substantial platform to criticise a small queer business. Shame you never bothered to speak up or help in the 14 weeks we were locked down & faced closure... Both Lambeth Council & the police did spot checks yesterday and we passed with flying colours.

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🏳️‍🌈 Always side by side 🏳️‍⚧️

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STATEMENT:

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It's frustrating that news outlets are using an image of Philip Normal outside The RVT. I want to make it very clear that bigoted language of any kind is not tolerated at this venue, we are not associated with him and he is no longer welcome at The RVT. ~ James Lindsay CEO RVT

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🏳️‍🌈 Royal Vauxhall Tavern, 2024, shot by Matthew Price.

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🏳️‍🌈 RVT CEO James Lindsay welcomes HRH The Prince Of Wales ( @KensingtonRoyal ) to The RVT where he met volunteers from @TheMixUK & @GiveUsAShout to talk about mental health in the LGBTQ+ community, as part of #Pride

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We are saddened to hear that the wonderful Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44. A very kind and happy person who often frequented RVT cabaret and club nights and lit up the room. Our thoughts are with Robin’s family and friends at this time.

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157 years, still standing, still here! 💪 #Covid_19 #coviddiaries

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Tens of millions have died as a result of AIDS. This is an utterly appalling thing to say.

The New European - Think Without Borders

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Ann Widdecombe claims coronavirus will be like Aids - not as devastating as feared

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Sights set on summer! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

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Cast Trans Actors In Trans Roles

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Happy Easter, friends. 🏳️‍🌈🐣 🏳️‍⚧️

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💚 Grand lads!

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1) it’s achingly beautiful and achingly painful 2) Jamie Bell is still the hottest English-looking English guy alive 3) I want to get high and go to the @thervt with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal 4) Claire Foy is perfect #AllOfUsStrangers

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ A Vauxhall vision!

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Regular reminder that trans and GNC people are our people and have a home here. We support you. We love you.

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Leave trans people alone. Let them be. Their existence is not up for debate.

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Dame Helen Mirren talking to Graham Norton and RuPaul about coming here back in the day. It doesn’t get mich gayer than this! 🏳️‍🌈 Welcome back anytime, Dame Helen ❤️

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🌈 Two years ago today this divine snap was captured.

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The perfect picture doesn’t exi…

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“In the 90s somebody was on breakfast television in full drag eating a banana in bed with celebrities. Now the general public are worried about a drag queen reading a book to a 5 year old. Artists like Paul O’Grady are exactly who we need at the forefront”. ~ @MichaelTwaits

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Standing proud, with a fabulous new facelift.

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We are calling on @BorisJohnson and the government to #cancelthecurfew . The longer this curfew is in place the more devastating the effect will be. Common sense dicatates that people are safer in a covid secure premises than at house parties. We cannot continue like this. RT!

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If you can see this account 👇 please report it. This is targeted harassment of LGBTQ+ people and their tweets are encouraging hate speech. Many LGBTQ+ people are now blocked. Allies, time to set up. #hateaccount

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25 years on from that horrific day when a neo-nazi sought to kill us, our thoughts are with all those affected by the Admiral Duncan bombing. Remember their names… 🕯️ Andrea Dykes (and her unborn child) 🕯️ John Light 🕯️ Nick Moore

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Abuse will be blocked instantly. ❤️ Zero tolerance. 💕 We stand by every word we say, words we’ve been saying for years. 😍 Goodnight all, especially trans and NB friends. 🥰

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'Why are LGBT venues and pride events still needed anyway?" Example one👇

Gus Kenworthy

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Them: It's 2018 nobody cares that you're gay. Homophobia doesn't exist anymore. Get over yourself. My YouTube notifications:

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We are LGBTQ+

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After 14 weeks of being in lockdown, with not one single customer, we are now officially OPEN! Emotional day for us all here at The RVT! Thank you for supporting us. ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️

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To be absolutely clear, The RVT will now not stock Boyz.

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Just nipping out for a loaf and a packet of Frazzles. Anyone want anything?

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RIP Vivienne Westwood.

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💚 When Paul O’Grady retuned to The RVT this September after many years.

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What’s your fave meme from 2020?

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things that DON’T make you ugly - acne - being over/under weight - scars - stretch marks - crooked/yellow teeth - body hair - thinning hair/loss - eczema/rashes - fat rolls - amputations - physical abnormalities things that DO make you ugly - Waving money/card at bar staff

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Stay well. We’ll see you on the other side for one hell of a party. Love from all at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍🌈

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