Thursday 14th August 2025
The Two Brewers, Clapham
(Only 100 Tickets Available)
After a triumphant relaunch, the award-winning Show People Podcast continues its vibrant new chapter as a monthly live show at the iconic Two Brewers, Clapham.
Hosted by acclaimed theatre director and Queer Theatre’s Artistic Director Andrew Keates, The Show People Podcastfeatures intimate conversations with leading figures from the performing arts. Funny, honest, and utterly captivating, these live episodes shine a spotlight on the UK performing arts industry and those dedicated to their craft.
This August, Queer Theatre welcomes one of the world’s most celebrated actors and activists, Sir Ian McKellen.
With a career spanning stage, screen, and activism, Sir Ian has received over 60 major international awards for his work. A leading man with the Royal Shakespeare Company, his theatre credits include Waiting for Godot (twice in the West End), and countless classical and contemporary roles. On screen, he has received two Academy Award nominations—one for his powerful performance in Gods and Monsters and another as Gandalf in The Fellowship of the Ring. He is equally beloved for his role as Magneto in the X-Men franchise.
Beyond his legendary career, Ian has been a pioneering voice for LGBTQ+ rights. Since coming out publicly in 1988, he has used his platform to advocate for equality, co-founding the charity Stonewall, which campaigns for legal and social change for gay people. Knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts and later appointed a Companion of Honour for services to Drama and Equality, Sir Ian McKellen remains a towering figure in both the cultural and queer landscape.
Join Andrew Keates in conversation with Sir Ian McKellen for an unforgettable evening of insight, inspiration, and stories from one of our greatest ever actors.
How to Get There
The Two Brewers
114 Clapham High Street, Clapham, London SW4 7UJ
By Tube: Clapham North and Clapham Common (Northern Line) are both around a 5-minute walk.
By Train: Clapham High Street Overground station is approximately 7 minutes away.
By Bus: Routes 35, 37, 45, 137, 155, and 345 stop nearby at Clapham Common Station or Clapham High Street Station.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. However, as the night is likely to be extremely busy, we encourage guests with access needs to contact us in advance so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
Important Information
This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go each week to connect, create, and be inspired, alongside our 2B: Acting Classes, OutCast showcases, Queer Play Reading Club, theatre trips, parties, social events, masterclasses, and original productions.
Sponsors
We are proudly sponsored by Theataccounts, Jake Waby Productions and the Two Brewers.
Box Office
Doors open: 7:00pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours, including an interval
Tickets: £150 (Cabaret Table For Two at the Front - only 6 available), £35 (First Three Rows), £20 (General Admission - Back rows).
Capacity: Only 100 tickets available. Early booking strongly advised. All profits go towards LGBTQ+ theatre projects at Queer Theatre.
Please note: Latecomers may be refused entry to avoid disruption to the live recording. If admitted, you may be asked to stand at the back of the space, regardless of your ticket type.
Seats are allocated on a first come. first served basis.
All tickets include access to The Two Brewers’ late-night cabaret and DJ event following the show.