Duckie Summer School – Krishna Istha
Krishna Istha’s performance at Happy Birthday RVT, developed as part of Duckie’s Summer School 2014.
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The Trollettes performing at the RVT Sports Day 1992
This footage was kindly sent to us by Justin Peacock who filmed it on one of the Vauxhall Taverns Sports day, 25th May 1992. It features, The Trollettes performing before the sports activities commence.
Rupert Smith – The Vauxhall at the early time of the aids crisis.
Rupert describes how the Vauxhall felt like the campaign headquarters during the early days of the aids crisis.
Andrew Pryor – Drag Acts performing on the bar in the 1970’s
Andrew used to work behind the bar at the Vauxhall in the 1970’s and remembers various drag acts performing on the bar at the time.
Ronald Wright on treatment by the police in the 1960’s.
Ronald talks about being arrested by the Police in the 1960’s.
Andrew Pryor – First time at the Vauxhall
Andrew was a Saturday night Bar Person at the Vauxhall in the 1970’s when Peggy was the manager. Does anyone remember him?
Bette Bourne on older queens in the 1950’s
Bette talks about the attitude of older queens in the 1950’s.
David Raven AKA Maisie Trollette Slideshow
David talks through a selection of personal photographs and performance material.
Stuart Feather on the politics of drag
Stuart talks about how he became interested in drag as a political force.
Nativity at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern (1987)
This was the Finale of Ardrella’s show at the Vauxhall Tavern Christmas 1987. Friends were recruited to take part with no rehearsal. Mary and Joseph, layer by Pat (the Landlord) and Breda McCpnnon (with Breda fearing excommunication). Lily’s appearance was quite a surprise as she had played no other part in the show. Thanks to Ebon-knee for the post
Paul O’Grady remembers the RVT Police Raids
Paul remembers the Police raiding the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in the 1980’s.
John ‘Ebon-Knee’ Campbell – Tour of the RVT
John has an impromptu look around the RVT