Come join RVT Future at the Cinema Museum on Sunday 26 April, 19.00 for a special screening of Save The Tavern (2014) – Tim Brunsden’s 50-minute documentary about the history of the RVT, which recently played to a packed-out crowd as part of BFI Flare – followed by a Q&A about the campaign from some of those involved, and a bevvy or two.

The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in south London is believed to be the oldest continually operating LGBTQ community venue in the UK – built around 1860, it has been a space for LGBTQ drinking, socialising and cabaret since the post-war years.

A haven before decriminalisation, a crucial hub during the Aids crisis, a thriving site of culture and community today.

It’s the last vestige of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, where modern leisure culture was born. It’s where a police raid provoked Lily Savage to start a riot. And it’s where Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett brought Princess Diana for a night out – dressed as a boy.

Now the pub has been bought by property developers who won’t reveal their intentions.

TICKETS & PRICING

Entrance is by ticket only, which are free and available from: http://rvtfuture.eventbrite.co.uk. We have limited capacity so get in there quick!