Taboo, Brixton Club House

A musical portrait of a brief but remarkable era, 1980s London. These gloriously self-indulgent years, played out against a backdrop of mass unemployment and social upheaval, sparked a rebellion among young people which ultimately found its expression in outrageous fashions and a decadent nightlife. These were the 'New Romantics' - leaders of a phenomenon which left a lasting influence on both the face and fate of pop, fashion and social culture.

Taboo is a story between a young girl and boy swept up in this exciting artistic climate and also focuses on two other young men - Leigh Bowery, a brilliant, anarchic performance artist and designer, and George O'Dowd, a young, rough-edged boy who arrives in London and, once part of the Eighties club world, becomes the surprising crossover star of the scene, Boy George. From squat to superstardom, from rock to rock bottom, both mens' stories are played out against the fantastic background of Taboo, the nightclub that came to symbolise the excess and decadence of 1980s London and subsequently defined a generation.... Read more >>

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Taboo Overview

Producers Danielle Tarento and Bronia Buchanan are delighted to announce a major coup: this autumn they will stage a new production of Boy George's Taboo at Brixton Club House following the sensational launch of the VIP Gold Room, marking the multi-purpose venue's first foray into theatre.

Taboo will once again be directed by co-creator, Christopher Renshaw and the project is also actively supported by the talents of many of the original creative team including writer Mark Davies Markham and composer/lyricist and star of the original run, Boy George. The production will be cast by Anne Vosser Casting, the show's original Casting Director.

Produced by Danielle Tarento who scooped the coveted title of Best Producer at the Off West End Awards 2012 and Bronia Buchanan of End of the Pier Productions. Taboo will be presented in licence through Stage Entertainment Licensed Productions.

A musical portrait of a brief but remarkable era, 1980s London. These gloriously self-indulgent years, played out against a backdrop of mass unemployment and social upheaval, sparked a rebellion among young people which ultimately found its expression in outrageous fashions and a decadent nightlife. These were the 'New Romantics' - leaders of a phenomenon which left a lasting influence on both the face and fate of pop, fashion and social culture.

Taboo is a story between a young girl and boy swept up in this exciting artistic climate and also focuses on two other young men - Leigh Bowery, a brilliant, anarchic performance artist and designer, and George O'Dowd, a young, rough-edged boy who arrives in London and, once part of the Eighties club world, becomes the surprising crossover star of the scene, Boy George. From squat to superstardom, from rock to rock bottom, both mens' stories are played out against the fantastic background of Taboo, the nightclub that came to symbolise the excess and decadence of 1980s London and subsequently defined a generation.

Paul Baker will once again take to the stage in the role of the legendary club promoter Philip Sallon, following his celebrated performance which saw him take home the Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical at the 2003 awards.

We offer a limited number of Meal Deal tickets per show at a very special discount rate. These tickets include 2 courses from a pre-theatre set menu, plus your ticket for the performance (a 3rd course is an extra £4).

When you book your Meal Deal tickets, your table is automatically reserved in The Prince (sister venue to Brixton Clubhouse, located around the corner on Coldharbour Lane).

Please note drinks and service are not included in the Meal Deal.

Menu
Starters
Olive oil enriched chunky leek & potato soup with artisan bread
Carpaccio of figs & Parma ham with crumbled stilton

Mains
Penne Puttanesca with black olives, tomatoes, garlic & capers with parmesan cheese (gluten free pasta available)
Classic shepherd’s pie baked with slow cooked lamb, root vegetables & a mashed potato crown

Desserts
Selection of fresh fruit sorbets
Warm chocolate brownie with Madagascan vanilla ice cream