Shirley: This is My Life
Other event format, run by Duckie
Sunday 20 September 2026
Collected automatically on 19 Sep 2026
Who can attend, and what it costs
- Who can attend
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Attending alone
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Minimum age
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Typical crowd age
- Not stated.
- Price
- £12
- Experience needed
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Play space
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
Total cost for this date: more than the ticket price. £12 ticket. £12.
How entry works
- Booking and vetting
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Membership
- No membership needed
- ID at the door
- Photo ID is checked at the door.
- Last entry
- Not stated.
Opens the event on the organiser’s own site. Other Nights lists and links but does not take bookings or sell tickets.
What happens
Sunday 20 September 2026
Clore Ballroom, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1
Nearest tube: Waterloo
THIS IS MY LIFE: Duckie Salutes Shirley Bassey
5pm (until 10pm)
Tickets are £12, Book Here
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From the sausage factories of Splott to the casinos of Monte Carlo, the Duckie All Stars pay homage to the girl from Tiger Bay in this event for old queers and old dears
Hosted by Azara with expert sidekick Kit Green and live action from Shirley Classy, David McAlmont, Neil Bartlett, Rhyss Pieces and other turns in sequins
Shimmer to the show tunes of disc jockey Joe Egg
Plus sideshow showers by Robin Whitmore and Badge Café with Dr Duckie
2pm (until 3.30pm)
WHY DO BENDERS LOVE DIVAS?
Tickets are Free, Book Here
It is Sold Out, but because the tickets are free some people won't show up on the day. If you don't have a ticket but want to come, just turn up and we will try to fit you in
A panel discussion hosted by Rupert Smith with panelists Neil Bartlett, David McAlmont, Travis Alabanza & Sadie Lee
Why do homosexualists have such a spiritual connection to the female entertainers they adore?
It’s about Shirley, but it’s also about Judy and Cher and Kylie and Gaga and Taylor and Charlie and Beyoncé
Both of these events are in celebration of 75 annivesary of Royal Festival Hall
Dress, arrival and conduct
- Dress code
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Arrival
- Not stated.
- Leaving early
- Not stated.
- Phones and recording
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Consent policy
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
- Sexual-health policy
- Not stated. Check with the organiser.
These rows describe the organiser’s published policy, not a guarantee by this site.
Accessibility
Accessibility: Not stated. Check with the organiser.
Inclusion
Inclusion: Not stated.
Venue and getting there
Venue: Details are available from the organiser.
Listed area: London. The organiser shares the rest directly.
Part of a series
Details on a date’s own page override the series page.
Listing checks and reporting
Collected automatically on 19 Sep 2026.
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