It's Vauxhall Question Time with the constituency's parliamentary candidates at the RVT on April 23 2015. Left to right: host Stewart Who?, Labour's Kate Hoey MP, Lib Dem Adrian Hyyrylainen-Trett, Conservative James Bellis, Green Gulnar Hasnain, organiser David Robson (Image David Robson/Twitter)

Vauxhall MP to RVT owners: end the uncertainty

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“We should demand to see owners and get assurance” that iconic LGBTQ venue is secure, says Labour MP – and Tory, Lib Dem & Green rivals agree

Reverend Billy of the Church of Stop Shopping in action

Rev Billy: 5 ways performers can become activists

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The leading performer-campaigner suggests five ways to make the theatre of public space work for your cause

Is just being fabulous enough? A passerby looks at a sign at #WeAreTheBlackCap protest outside the Black Cap on Camden High St, April 18 2015 (Image by paulgrace-eventphotos.co.uk)

What next? 9 ways forward for the Black Cap campaign

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Nine ways to take yesterday’s protest to mark the shock closure of the iconic LGBTQ venue to the next level

#WeAreTheBlackCap protest outside the Black Cap on Camden High St, April 18 2015

Black Cap closure sparks rousing protest outside iconic venue

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The Black Cap’s shock closure inspired a large, rousing protest with a range of voices defending the venue’s importance

The upper frontage of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern

RVT boss opposes listing application – but need he worry?

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Why making the RVT a listed building needn’t jeopardise its commercial viability

The logo for RVT Future, the campaign to ensure a thriving future for the UK's oldest LGBTQ pub and iconic performance space.

London LGBT venue closures – don’t let the RVT be next!

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After the shock closure of the Black Cap, a new campaign – RVT Future – launches to support the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the UK’s oldest LGBT pub and cabaret space

The Black Cap (Image: Wikipedia Commons)

The Black Cap closure: what we know so far

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Some clarification about the closure of the Black Cap – and it’s not all bad news

The Black Cap on Monday April 13 2015, the day its closure was announced

It’s official: Black Cap operators confirm closure of iconic LGBT pub

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The Black Cap’s owner Faucet Inn confirms the pub was sold last December and has been closed without notice.

Virgin Xtravangzah (Photo Paul Grace)

The spirit of Easter: ritual, rebellion and rising again

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A review of Easter queer cabaret shows in London including David Hoyle at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, Pussy Faggot at the Glory and Virgin Xtravangazah at the Black Cap

The Black Cap (Image: Wikipedia Commons)

EXCLUSIVE: Black Cap regains protective community-asset status

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conic LGBT pub and cabaret venue the Black Cap has had its status as an asset of community value restored by Camden council, giving some protection against redevelopment