Gateways Grind

What do you picture when you think of King’s Road? The swinging 60s? Vivienne Westwood pioneering punk fashion? One notable establishment in this enclave of history that’s often forgotten about is Gateways, London’s longest-surviving lesbian club. Alongside a host of its patrons over the years, Sandi Toksvig highlights the legacy of the club from its original owner, who won it in a poker game, to its blossoming into a hotspot and safe space for lesbian life. From its signature green door to the risqué dance move that gives this film its name, Gateways was a crucial part of London’s queer history. In this charming and informative film, it’s celebrated in all its glory.

Cast

Sandi Toksvig

Self - Presenter

Lu Corfield

First Time Couple

Victoria Broom

First Time Couple

Melanie Radloff

Cigarette Lighting Couple (as Mel Radloff)

Samantha Owens

Cigarette Lighting Couple

Tricia Wey

Couple Who Kiss at the Table

Lynne Jefferies

Couple Who Kiss at the Table

Veronica Fearon

Bartender

Naomi Denny

Woman at the Bar

Ky Hoyle

Dancing Couple