New LGBTQ+ theatre and workspace to open on former site of XXL London

XXL London (Image: Club XXL/Facebook)

Southwark Council has announced plans to invest £1.5 million into the former site of popular gay club night XXL to create a new LGBTQ+ venue.

The space, located in two railway arches at Bankside Yards, will reportedly feature a theatre and workspace, as per Southwark News. XXL closed its doors in 2019 despite a nearly 6,000 signature strong petition to keep its doors open.

The space will reportedly be ready for use in 2026, having previously committed to a 2022 opening.

“Our LGBTQ+ community will massively benefit from the new space and the facilities on offer”

“These are major projects that will directly benefit residents and businesses and help us to build a better and fairer Southwark for all,” Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New

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