News
Easter
02/04/2009We are really looking forward to Easter this year with lots planned: Friday 10th April is aimed at the girl crowd with the idea 'Don't Eat Meat' as its Good Friday. Saturday 10th April we will be having a 50s themed rock n roll hop with Billie Jean. Plus on the Easter Sunday, there will be... more >
Halloween 2007
01/11/2007Halloween seems to be getting bigger every year in the village. Our games on the night included apple bobbing, mummy wrapping & the pumpkin piñata - which must have been played by an expert as he knocked it down on his first try! The costumes were fantastic - go to the gallery to take a look.... more >
New Show 'At The Movies'
07/10/2007We are all so excited about the new cabaret show starting Sunday 7 October 2007! You are all in for a treat as this is probably the best show yet - but, you be the judge - let us know what you think. more >
Boxers! At the New Union?
22/05/2007Channel M filmed a sketch today in the style of 'Life On Mars' for their boxing show 'Seconds Out'. It features featherweight boxer Steve Bell wakening to find things seem a little different. He is in a gay bar with a 'For Rent' T-shirt & being told that he dances on the tables with the regulars. It... more >
'She's Just Nipped Out For Fags'™
21/05/2007We are pleased to announce that Miss Jay will be appearing in the above production by MaD Theatre company this summer. Her character is Bernie, an ageing drag artist who's career is on the wain - so she'll need lots of slap to age her usually youthful appearance! It is showing at the Library... more >
Queens Of The New Union
20/05/2007A Photographic Exhibition by Paul Cliff These stunning black and white images have come out of research Paul's been working on for MaD Theatre Company's production, 'SHE'S JUST NIPPED OUT FOR FAGS'™ at the Library Theatre this August. Paul spent 4 hours shooting our showgirls back stage on... more >
Sweet XX
05/05/2007Hot new girl band Sweet XX played at the New Union last night to an excitable crowd. They performed their latest catchy single 'Boyfriend' as well as a few others - see the pictures in the gallery. more >
More TV!
26/04/2007On Thursday the village-renowned Gracie was interviewed by Hammer & Glamour TV to appear on a show called TV Times. It charts the history of various locations & the characters associated with them. Watch out for it this Autumn on ITV! more >
Life's A Drag
21/04/2007One of our female impersonators Billie Jean was interviewed by Livewire TV yesterday for their new series tracing the history of Drag Queens. She spills the beans on how she got into the business & her experiences over the years. Make sure you catch it when it appears on Channel 4 this Autumn!... more >
Comic Relief
17/03/2007The Comic Relief Fundraiser was great fun with cabaret from customers, bar staff & stage staff. Thank you to all who contributed especially the Village Football Team who collected money, sold raffle tickets & even had their chests waxed (ouch!) - £238.60 was raised in total! See the gallery... more >