BiZarre Events

BiZarre Events is a London production company that has run some of the capital's most distinctive alternative play parties, in its own words 'proudly and passionately since 2012.' Founded by Nina and Aidan, it operates as a private members' club rather than a single fixed venue, staging a rotating family of themed nights built around 'Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ+ and our Allies.' The flagship BiKINK is pitched as a night 'explicitly for bisexual / LGBTQ+ males and females as well as Trans* or gender-fluid' players; alongside it run PisSoir (an 'ULTIMATE WATERSPORTS' night), Club Labrys (a sex- and body-positive night for women) and Savage Dreams (an alt club for couples). The crowd is described as 'unpretentious, friendly, non-judgemental, respectful and colourful,' welcoming singles, couples 'of any configuration' and poly-groups, and 'seasoned players as well as newbies to the scene.' Parties are held at a 'well-established, internationally famous, purpose-fitted and very luxurious play-space' in North East London, kept discreet and disclosed to members on booking. The organisers describe it as 'extremely well connected' by various bus stops and 'a nearby 24-hour tube / underground line running to and from Central London,' with 'ample available and free parking.' Downstairs holds an elegant reception, a free staffed cloakroom, a bar and an indoor smoking area; upstairs opens onto 'a large, furnished play space, fully equipped with many bespoke pieces.' Unisex shower facilities, toiletries and fresh towels are provided free, and once you are inside the organisers stress that 'EVERYTHING is COMPLETELY FREE.' Security is handled by 'SIA licenced door supervisors' with both female and male crew, in what the club frames explicitly as a 'FEMALE EMPOWERED SAFE-SPACE.' Entry is by prior booking through the club's ticketing system, with booking opening roughly a month before each party. A paid annual membership (£40 per person, valid twelve months) is required at first attendance 'because we are a PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB,' and admission is charged per event — singles around £70, couples and poly-groups about £50 per person (M/F couples £25 each on a summer promo), paid 'AT THE DOOR in CASH or by CARD,' with student, couples and limited low-income concessions available. Drinks are unusually generous: the club provides 'a very generous amount of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for FREE (beer & wine as well as soft drinks),' and members may also BYOB, with glasses and a fridge provided. House rules are firm and consent-led — 'Always! Ask! First!,' never interrupt a scene, ''No' means 'No',' a '100% no-illegal-drugs policy,' and 'absolutely DO NOT allow photography or audio / visual recording of any kind,' with mobile phones banned inside and checked into the cloakroom. Dress code is creative rather than prescriptive: 'leave the everyday street clothes look outside' and be 'APPROPRIATELY DRESSED for the occasion.'