CIRCA-CLUB EVENTS 2026

Come join us at our Circa-Club monthly events including Drinks Parties & Art Exhibitions. Social Events for 200+ gay professional men and their friends in central London. Complimentary Glass of Wine on arrival. Click for more details


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FOC IT UP ! @ Soho Theatre

Join founder Kemah Bob and her incredibly hilarious comrades in comedy for a night the Evening Standard calls 'a riot of positivity and inclusivity'. The FOC IT UP! Comedy Club is an unapologetic celebration of comedians of colour that are not cis-men Since 2018 FOC IT UP! has brought its revolutionary energy to sold out shows in London, the Edinburgh Fringe, Latitude and Southbank Festival. a vibrant and inclusive space for femmes (including women, non-binary and trans people) of colour in comedy to thrive changing the industry, one gig at a time -Pink News Hot off recording the first season of the FOC IT UP! podcast, featuring stand-up from over 50 comedians, the Femmes of Colour Comedy Club are coming to Soho Theatre and white audience members are encouraged to check their privilege at the door. ITS AN UNAPOLOGETIC CELEBRATION OF COMEDIANS OF COLOUR. Diva Magazine About Kemah Bob: Kemah (she/they) is a comedian, presenter, writer, actor, drag artist and producer. She founded the Femmes of Color Comedy Club with one intention: to create a joyful and empowering experience for her acts and her audience. She has supported Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar, Desiree Burch, Jess Fostekew and The Guilty Feminist on tour. Her TV work includes Its A Sin: After Hours, Jonathan Ross Comedy Club (ITV), 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Richard Osmans House of Games (BBC), Meet the Richardsons (Dave), Guessable (Comedy Central),Question Team (Dave), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC), Dont Hate The Playaz, Karaoke Club: Drag Edition, and Stand-Up Sketch Show (all iTV2).

Tickets : £ Various Tickets

Address : Soho Theatre
21 Dean St
London
W1D 3NE

Telephone : 020 7478 0100

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