The first event to take place at the venue, sees Grand favourite and comedy heavyweight, Russell Howard, return to the stage for two nights. In 2020 Russell Howard raised over £5K for the venue’s ‘Save The Grand’ campaign, and returns in May to debut new material. Other great comedians set to take to the stage include Daniel Sloss, Richard Herring, Jayde Adams and Dave Gorman.
Music wise, Clapham Grand will host arena-selling live acts such as The Feeling, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, James Bay, Lianne La Havas, Mystery Jets, Jack Garratt, The Staves and The Hoosiers as well as some of TV’s best-known faces including Shirley Ballas and Caggie Dunlop alongside the world famous and respected Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club opening up their dancefloor when full capacity returns!
Some of the hottest drag acts are scheduled to perform in the next few months including the stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2, with Winner Lawrence Chaney and fan favourites Tayce & Bimini Bin Boulash all holding their own shows! Queen of Soho Lady Lloyd hosts her live Eurovision Party, Ru Paul Season 1 faves Crystal and Cheryl Hole host Drag Wrestling! We welcome star of Jamie The Musical ‘Vinegar Strokes’ debuting with her aptly named band ‘The Morning Afters and the UK’s only Polish Cabaret Drag ensemble SLAV 4 U return!
With the brightest new stars and biggest names in comedy, TV, drag and live music are set to take to the stage in the coming months, The Grand’s ongoing desire to showcase the very best in modern variety and entertainment, with diverse line ups encapsulates all that is great about the venue, providing a safe space for everyone to come and enjoy shows once again!
For those that don’t get hold of tickets, the Clapham Grand will also be broadcasting many of the shows in a TV quality live stream.
Clapham Grand manager Ally Wolf said of the upcoming shows:
«We cannot wait to reopen The Clapham Grand!. It truly feels like the safe beginning of the return of nightlife entertainment, and we are incredibly proud to host such an amazing variety of shows to welcome back performers & audiences to our historic venue. This isn’t a celebration of the return to the normal, who ever wanted a normality for a night out? This is a celebration of the extraordinary! Being able to give people weird & wonderful experiences, from Circus Shows to Drag performances, comedians to world class live acts & DJs. Giving people the much-needed escapism from normality, to be entertained, to finally sing, dance and laugh. To be able to hug friends, meet new ones, and lose themselves in a night out – at The Clapham Grand, a Place Of Modern Variety»
Upcoming shows
May 18th & 19th
Russell Howard and Friends
Link – claphamgrand.com/russellhoward/
Doors – 6:30pm
Info – One of the country’s biggest comedians who raised over £5K for the Save The Grand campaign, returns to debut new material. Last time he brought out James Bay as a guest – who’s next?
May 20th
Billy Lockett
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/billy-lockett/
Doors – 6:30pm
Info – Supported Lewis Capaldi. Been on tour with Lana Del Rey and Lorde. On James Cordon’s show in the states. First full solo tour
May 21st
Klub Kids presents An Evening / Afternoon with Bimini Bon Boulash
Afternoon Link – claphamgrand.com/event/klub-kids-presents-an-afternoon-with-bimini-bon-boulash-ages-14/
Evening Link –claphamgrand.com/event/bimini-bon-boulash/
Doors – 4:30pm (afternoon) and 8:30pm (evening)
Info – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 2 Runner Up and fan-favourite Bimini Bon Boulash takes over The Grand for a headline show. Expect a full production from one of the most successful UK queens who has the whole world listening up!
May 22nd
Lady Lloyd’s Eurovision Party
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/eurovision2021/
Doors – 4:30pm
Info – Fab Soho queen with a stellar drag line-up supporting (Cara Melle, Cazeleon, Honey Foxx, Jvstina, Orlando, Polka Dot) and a chance to watch Eurovision 2021 on the Grand’s massive screen.
May 23rd
Klub Kids presents Drag Domination!
Afternoon Link – claphamgrand.com/event/klub-kids-presents-drag-race-domination-early-show-age-14/
Evening Link – claphamgrand.com/event/drag-race-domination/
Doors – 4:30pm (afternoon) and 8:30pm (evening)
Info – The best of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK takes over the Grand for two shows! Hosted by fan favourite Baga Chips and including performances from Drag Race UK Season 2 winner, Lawrence Chaney. As well as Ellie Diamond, Tayce, Asttina Mandella and Ginny Lemon!
May 24th
Richard Herring: RHLSTP
Link – claphamgrand.com/rhlstp/
Doors – 6:30pm
Info – Richard Herring returns to The Clapham Grand for a run of live recordings of his famous comedy podcast RHLSTP! Best known for his incredible guests, Herring’s line-up will be announced closer to the event. Each show will have two guests and tickets are available both in person and online for a live stream!
May 25th
Klub Kids and TAYCE present LONDON DRAG ASSEMBLE!
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/tayce-drag-assemble/
Doors – 8:30pm
Info – Drag Race UK Season 2 lip-sync assassin, Coca-Cola spokes model and Heinz Beans on Toast gal, TAYCE leads a show celebrating the best of London’s Drag. Expect a full production from the superstar herself as well as performances from the Grand’s favourite drag artists, Barbs, Cara Melle, Grace Shush, Chiyo, Margo Marshall and Honey Foxx
May 26th
Circus of Horrors
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/circusofhorrors/
Doors – 7pm
Info – You better watch out, the Circus is coming to town! Come and see the marvellous young freak show, Circus of Horrors! An immersive celebration of it’s astounding 25 years. The talented acts of aerialists, fire-breathers and more consist of world-renowned talent, BGT acts and more!
May 27th
Saturn Returns Live with Caggie
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/saturn-returns-live-with-caggie/
Doors – 7pm
Info – Caggie Dunlop’s brilliant podcast Saturn Returns does its first ever live show at The Clapham Grand with special guest Catherine Gray. Most know Caggie from her early days in Made In Chelsea but now her podcast has gained traction as being one of the most beloved well-being podcasts of the moment.
May 28th / May 29th / May 30th
Festival of the Dead presents The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Link – thegrand.info/rockorchestra
Doors – Matinees – 3pm, Evenings 7pm
Info – Get ready to be moved as The Festival of the Dead Rock Orchestra takes you on a journey through the biggest rock & metal tracks of the last 30 years performed in stunning, candlelit surroundings. Expect to hear hits from Metallica, Iron Maiden, Evanescence, Linking Park, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine and more.
May 31st Matinee
Richard Herring: RHLSTP (with Johnny Vegas)
Link – claphamgrand.com/rhlstp/
Doors – 2pm
Info – Richard Herring returns to The Clapham Grand for a run of live recordings of his famous comedy podcast RHLSTP! Best known for his incredible guests, Herring’s line-up will be announced closer to the event. Each show will have two guests and tickets are available both in person and online for a live stream! One of the two guests for this bank holiday matinee stream has already been announced and it is comedian, actor, director and PG Tips enthusiast, Johnny Vegas!
May 31st Evening
Myra Dubois: A Problem Shared
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/myra-dubois/
Doors – 6:30pm
Info – Grand favourite and BGT semi-finalist Myra Dubois returns to the stage and this time, she’s listening to you. As she brings her famous stream, A Problem Shared, to the live stage, Myra is giving the world the self-help it desperately needs. Come. Be cleansed.
June 1st
Newton Faulkner
Link – claphamgrand.com/event/newton-faulkner/
Doors – 6:30pm
Info – Newton Faulkner will be bringing his percussive style of guitar playing and immaculate on-stage performance to The Grand. Physical tickets have sold out but you can still try and get on the waitlist or watch the live stream from the comfort of your own home!
For more information and tickets visit: claphamgrand.com/whats-on/
