📅 Tuesday, 14th of October 2025
⏰ Doors 7 PM, Monologues 7:30 PM
📍 The Common Press, 118 Bethnal Green Rd, London E2 6DG
⚠️⚠️⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Plans changed? Let us know or cancel your ticket. No-shows aren’t sexy and stop others from joining. Repeat no-shows won’t get future bookings.
Our October theme is Black Queer Horror. 🩸🖤
An all-Black queer lineup takes the stage to share haunting tales - real and fictional - that explore fear, survival, and power. Join us for a night where horror becomes a place of truth and creativity.
HOW IT WORKS:
🎭 Monologists have up to 10 minutes to share their unique take on the theme.
🛋️ After the performances, we settle in for an open group discussion.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY – but pre-booking is required!
🍸 Support The Common Press – grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the night!
🐶 Dog-friendly venue
♿ Fully wheelchair accessible (entrance via Common Press Bookshop)
🚻 Please note: The bookshop itself doesn’t have toilets, but accessible restrooms are available across the street at Rich Mix or next doors at the restaurant.
💬 WANT TO PERFORM?
We’re always on the lookout for new voices! Email Rob at maureen@thelovetank.info if you’d like to be a monologuist at this or future editions. Monologuists receive a small fee as a token of gratitude.
✨ UPCOMING THEMES:
📅 Nov 11: Legacy 🕊️
📅 Dec 9: Chosen 🎁🫂
📅 Jan 13 2026: Neurodivergence
📢 Follow @thelovetankcic for updates on this and other free queer community events! 🌈💜
💕 Join us for a night of queer creativity, community, and connection. RSVP now to reserve your spot - space is limited!
About our FREE events
💜 Our events are free to ensure they remain accessible to our communities. However, organizing them comes with costs. If you'd like to support our work, please consider donating via this link.
💜 To make sure as many people as possible can attend, we ask that you cancel your ticket if you can no longer make it. Failing to show up without prior cancellation takes a spot from someone else and wastes resources, including food and venue costs. We track attendance, and individuals who miss three events without cancelling will be unable to register for our future events. Please be considerate and let us know if you can’t attend.
💜 To ensure a smooth and respectful experience for everyone, please arrive on time. Our events are not drop-in sessions, meaning attendees must arrive at the start time and stay for the duration. We allow a 10-minute grace period for late arrivals - after that, entry will not be permitted as it can be disruptive to the group. Additionally, the entrance is not monitored after the grace period, so there will be no one available to let latecomers in. The event hours are clearly stated in the description, so please plan accordingly. Thank you for understanding and helping us create a welcoming space for all!
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