Revenge is an
LGBT
LGBTQ people are individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. Many variants of the initialism are used; LGBTQIA+ people incorporates intersex, asexual, aromantic, agender, and other individuals. The gro ...
nightclub in
Brighton
Brighton ( ) is a seaside resort in the city status in the United Kingdom, city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, south of London.
Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age Britain, Bronze Age, R ...
, England. The venue was the first sizable dedicated gay club to open in the city, which is now known for its gay community and is recognised as the "unofficial gay capital of the UK".
History
The club was opened in 1991 by Tony Chapman as
Brighton
Brighton ( ) is a seaside resort in the city status in the United Kingdom, city of Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, south of London.
Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age Britain, Bronze Age, R ...
's first sizable dedicated gay club after spending £300,000 renovating Savannah.
In 1996, the venue saw a total redesign featuring new lighting and a cutting edge cooling system within the walls. In 2004, Chapman sold the venue to leisure company Stagfleet Ltd for £1.5 million.
The club has hosted celebrity guests, including contestants from the television series ''
RuPaul's Drag Race
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''.
See also
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LGBT community of Brighton and Hove
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List of electronic dance music venues
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References
Buildings and structures in Brighton and Hove
1991 establishments in England
Brighton
LGBTQ nightclubs in England
Nightclubs in England
Electronic dance music venues
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