issue 1 - Rachel Williston
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issue 1 - Rachel Williston
wow! W ay O ut W orld 2005-2006 A Wa y O u t Wo r l d o f Opportunities wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow Free Magazine No Charge ... ENJOY 2 “Possibly the most friendly, diverse and unique gathering anywhere in the world ... where age, race, sexuality and gender have no boundaries... and neither does love.” 9pm till 4am B4 11pm T-Girls & DQs Just £7.00 others £10.00 11pm - 4am £12.00 entry at 9 Crosswall, (off Minories) London EC3 - UK (Tower Hill or Aldgate tube) MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED NO DRESS CODE “but guys make an effort ... cos ALL the ‘girls’ do” CHANGING ROOMS MAKE-UP SERVICE hosted by Vicky Lee & Steffan with 12 years behind us - see hundreds of great pictures on our web site - we ARE a legend with thanks to rik & chrissie for all the pics - respect 3 flyer - promotion - www.wayout-publishing.com HEor SHE Transgender AtoZ subtitled “The TG reference BIBLE for every handbag” “the view is better when you sit on the fence” by Vicky Lee by Vicky Lee What is in your new book? “Each chapter is part auto biography with more detail than I have ever shared before PLUS in each chapter most generous and candid contributions, of thoughts and experiences and pictures, to compare with my own, from all over the world.” What subjects are covered exactly? “Male or Female - TVorTS or something Inbetween? TG What is it? Who does it? When do they start doing it? Why do it? How long has this been going on? Is there a cure? The terminology? The politics? Choosing a name? How to feminise the body? How to buy clothes? Make-up, hair and wigs? Relationships? Networking? Support Groups? Dressing Services? The Law? Stepping out in public? Mixing and Mingling? The minefield of TG sexuality? I have covered every possible angle in much more depth than ever before. Each subject is illustrated with amazing pictures and many, new, extensive, Personal Profiles plus Profiles of TG support organisations and businesses It sounds very comprehensive? “It is - but I havn’t stopped there. I have also explored in this book ‘Creativity released through Transgender’, with pages of interviews and examples of performing, fashion, music and photography. Then in the final chapter titled ‘The World is your Oyster’ I have pages of wonderful pictures. A kalidescope of worldwide opportunities in pictures” It sounds like you have poured everything and then some into this book? “This book is now my flagship publication I have tried to answer in more depth every question about the phenomena of Transgender. This is the book I always wanted to produce. Now I have made the investment and the leap of faith - I am going to promote it world wide for many years”. “I hope you will buy HE orSHE and that it will inspire you and help you and those around you to understand transgender and make the most of the opportunities that life offer YOU”. After finishing the last ‘Tranny Guide’ book I reviewed how the TG scene was and where the series of book was going. I talked to many people from the UK. I visited the USA. I met other publishers and authors. I met owners of shops and services. I asked : “What can I do to improve on what I have done through the Tranny Guide over the last 12 years” ? I listened carefully and concluded that I must create a SUPER book and thereafter promote it as my flagship to a wider readership. While MOST IMPORTANTLY at the same time providing a cheaper, annual, reference book, for readers to follow up and find specific contacts. Therefore I am introducing a new and improved service. ‘Transgender AtoZ’ is a new annual publication that concentrates on Events diaries and Listings from around the world. These are supported by Personal Reports, Personal Profiles, Business Profiles and Reviews with hundreds of amazing pictures. This publication, I hope, will fulfil the requests for a comprehensive ‘reference guide’ with a traditional international listing format .... But there is MORE - MUCH MORE… www.TransgenderAtoZ.com is a new web site that I have created to be the ON LINE (internet) version of this book. This web site (uniquely) is maintained interactively by those that create TG friendly events and offer shops, services and places to go, directly via the internet. While YOU the readers can add your news, reviews and pictures. I have invested a lot of time and money in this web site. I hope that event organisors, groups, businesses and readers make it their own and carry on the work started by the ‘Tranny Guide’ back in those pre-internet days in 1993. For those that do not have internet access or who want a book in their handbag - I intend to continue to publish an anual printed ‘snapshot’ of the entire Transgender AtoZ website each year. Order HOT OFF THE PRESS direct from me Vicky Lee Order with confidence Transgender Ato Z delivering in May 05 HE or SHE delivering in August 05 (due to a series of unfortunate delays) Known as the HE or SHE every question answered £17.95 “Transgender Bible” Trangender AtoZ the reference guide £11.95 NOW IN TWO PARTS Order both together for special price of £ 24.95 Prices include discreet delivery Transgender Ato Z includes one years FREE gold membership of www.transgenderatoz.com 2 SO MUCH MORE ON www.transgenderatoz.com WELCOME TO WOW a year ahead in a WayOut World ON THE COVER The entrants to the Alternative Miss London Contest at The WayOut Club october 2004 Photography – Nikki www.Nikki's-transworld.co.uk WOW © Copyright 2005 The WayOut Publishing Co Ltd All rights reserved Published and Distributed by : WayOut Publishing P O Box 70, Enfield, EN1 2AE www.wayout-publishing.com Editor :Vicky Lee tel 07778 157290 [email protected] Research & DTP: Karen [email protected] Advertising Sales : Sue Mills at Planet Advertising tel 01707 643 539 [email protected] The hosts of The WayOut Club: WHO AND WHAT IS WAYOUT ? Boys, Girls and Inbetweenies - If you’re new to ‘WayOut’ let me give you a quick introduction. The WayOut Publishing Co is my company and my name is Vicky Lee and I am the editor of this magazine and two new books which I am introducing in this magazine. Previously over the last 12 years I have produced an annual book called ‘The Tranny Guide’ which has been referred to by many on the TG scene as “The Transgender Bible”. I publish these books and this magazine through Ltd. The WayOut Club is a promotion founded by myself and Steffan Whitfield in 1992. For over 650 nights we have hosted a party every Saturday night for boys, girls and inbetweenies. At The WayOut Club we offer a unique show or event EVERY Saturday and a place to eat, drink, dance and meet the most diverse crowd of people gathered in one place at one time anywhere in the world. We are proud that our club attracts every age, race, culture, sexuality and GENDER. The WayOut Club is the worlds premier place to meet transvestites, cross-dressers,T-Girls, transsexuals, ladyboys, she-males, drag queens, admirers both male and female, families, partners and friends. Many who enjoy The WayOut Club have visited regularly over many years. Some, like myself, have hardly missed a night - yet we always remember the first time nerves This has created a relaxed confidant atmosphere where regulars welcome new guests. The non judgmental diversity of the WayOut Club can be a heady euphoric mix. Most tell me, as they leave after their first night, “I just wish everyday life was as relaxed and comfortable as the atmosphere here at WayOut”. Our DJs build the night through from a blend of current dance remixes and favourites from the 70’s 80’s and 90’s into euphoric happy house, chosen to lift your spirit. The dance floor is always busy. Every week at The WayOut Club we take a break at 2am and clear the dance floor to present a show or event and every week is different. Most of our shows are, ‘one off - never to be repeated’ productions involving unique costumes, scenery, props and soundtracks that can only be achieved by the commitment of a wonderful ‘family’ of performers who just love the opportunity to exhibit their creativity and performance skills. I am proud to be ‘Mum’ to this fabulous family and look forward with my ‘sister’ Steffan to welcome you to the club very soon. WHAT IS NEW FOR 2005-2006 AT THE WAYOUT CLUB ? The first Saturday of the month is now our SCENE QUEENS night We look forward to presenting some of the best live acts from the drag and alternative entertainment scene including Ruby Zenezuela, Stephany Starlett, Miss Terry Pace,, Miss Paula Pure, Miss Lena Lamont, Miss Sarah Lee as well as me Vicky Lee and Steffan too. call text 07778 157 290 [email protected] Vicky Lee The second Saturday of the month is now our STAR SEARCH night This is the rare opportunity that YOU are looking for to express yourself and perform. Previous Star Search winners will guest on this night to set the standard and to help the audience choose the weeks winner. Whether you mime, sing, juggle or just have a great costume (or just great tits) - this is your opportunity to join the show. The penultimate Saturday of the month is now our TITS,TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES night Inspired by the sexy R&B princesses that adorn MTV videos, The glamour of the silver screen, The choreography of the concert tours. Our team of dancers and impersonators including Miss Kit Kat, Miss Ambre, Miss Rossita, Miss Matiane, Miss Josie and DJ Titch use this night to create tributes to those that they love. The last Saturday of the month is now our LETS GO TO THE MOVIES night Our finale for the month brings the creative talents of Miss Sarah Lloyd and Miss Paula Pure to the fore to re-create those “memorable movie moments” through clever soundtracks, costume, scenery, props - casting our chorus and characters from the wealth of WayOut talent. text only 07976 434 302 [email protected] Steffan Our Full 2005-2006 Diary is on page 10 of this magazine and is updated frequently with hundreds of pictures taken at the club on our web site WWW.THEWAYOUTCLUB.COM DISCLAIMERS WayOut Publishing works In association with but does not own The WayOut Club No part of this Magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. All models are over 18. Neither photos or accompanying text are meant to be representative of the character sexuality or personality of these models. We have exercised our right to express our views and opinions in this magazine.We cannot accept liability or responsibility for errors or omissions contained herein, although every effort has been made to ensure that all factual data was correct at the time of going to press. We do not accept liability or responsibility for the quality of goods and services advertised or mentioned in this magazine. WHAT IS NEW FROM WAYOUT PUBLISHING FOR 2005 - 2006 ? Over 12 years my book ‘The Tranny Guide’ has introduced thousands of people to the transgender scene. There are still many more new people to reach out to and an evergrowing wealth of events, shops, services and places to go to bring to the attention of new and previous readers. A hard job for a 300 page annual book. My new flagship book is called HE or SHE “you get a better view when you sit on the fence” With the help of contributors from all around the world this book, on its own, is as big as any of my previous books (and all in full colour with hundreds of pictures). However this book has no listings. Instead this book is far more auto biographical and includes not just my thoughts and personal experiences but many others. Through this book I explore every question that I have ever been asked and many more beside. It bulges with a deep level of advice from me and my contributors on every subject imaginable. A “Relationships” section explores the thoughts of friends and family. A “Creativity” section looks at the inspiration that transgender gives.to those within and outside the direct experience. This book, which I will be promoting and selling for many years, will in turn promote the TG AtoZ listing book and website that can turn an understanding into a real lifestyle. The first edition of a new annual book called TRANSGENDER AtoZ Building on the reputation of my previous books this new title returns to the format of individual listings for events, shops, services and places to go, from all around the world. This is backed up with Personal Reports and Personal Profiles from individual reporters. This book is cheaper than my previous books and is the reference address book / travel guide book to accompany He or She for those that are ready to explore. The launch of a new interactive web site WWW.TRANSGENDER AtoZ.COM A book can be read in private, carried in your handbag referred to in a flash. However once published it begins to date and the space on the pages is restrictive. I have invested heavily in a new high tech web site that enables those that provide services and those that use services to update this website at any time. My aim is to provide the ultimate “TG Bible” on line and to print an annual “snap shot” for those that maintain space in their handbag. This site will offer interactive News, Listings, Reviews, Reports. This site will be growing throughout the next year. Other authors books and online freebies at WWW.WAYOUT-PUBLISHING.COM I am proud to offer many other authors books and a number of free download publications from my publishing site. Over the coming year we will also be putting backissue ‘Tranny Guide’ pages to view online. www.wayout-publishing.com 3 WayOut Publishing Proud to Offer Books - Videos - CDs - CD roms - The Lazy Crossdresser VERY POPULAR (book) The jokey chapter titles like, “My Size - a random number between 8 and 16”, undermines the quality of the advice in this book with 177 pages of text and sketches. But don't let me undermine the friendly, open and down right honesty of the author Charles Anders.This is a good read and is genuinely helpful. GINA The Woman Within (book) This book relates Gina HIGHLY SORT AFTER The 'kathoey' phenomenon has been part of Thai culture for generations, it is the subject of a fascinating new book by Dr Richard Totman, a prize research fellow at Oxford University's Nuffield and a widely-travelled theatre director. He became probably the first “farang” (Thai for Westerner) to infiltrate the mysterious world of the ladyboys. He lived for months with kathoey girls and their families, learnt the language and spent much of his time talking to dozens of them and sharing their unique lifestyle. Tranny Guide - Back Issues - (Books) MUST HAVE Each Edition of the Tranny Guide has had different Reports, Articles and Pictures. From issue 7 the format was fixed at 336 pages but each subsequent year the number of colour pages increased. In edition 7 ‘Personal Reports’ were introduced from all around the world the UK and London. In edition 11 ‘Personal Profiles’ were introduced to really see how individuals feel and how they fit into the diverse spectrum of gender thinking. Buy these books to complete your collection, Students and researchers buy them for your research and study, Buy them before stocks sell out. Buy them before they treble in price on EBay. All editions in stock - except issue 1 and 3 TV & CD Current Views (book) NEW EDITION This book by The Beaumont Society is a newly revised collection of articles by well qualified writers. It aims to answer, in a non judgementa,l non directive way, many of the questions asked on their helplines, in a more detailed manner than a phone call can achieve. Subjects include labels, sexuality, transexualism, culture, history & law, councelling, support & coming out. Large’s traumatic and very reluctant transgender journey. Giving a powerful insight into the suffering of gender dysphoria. It’s a truly remarkable story and a wake-up call to society. Girl Talk - (Magazines) Crossing The Line (book) Photographer Sarah 11 editions in stock volume 3no3 - 4no1 4no2 - 4no3 - 4no4 - 4no5 - 4no6 - 5no1 5no2 - 5no3 - 5no4 - 6no1 EXTREMELY POPULAR From the West Coast USA this lifestyle magazine features possibly the most glossy photo shoots on the tranny scene in a VERY professional Hollywood stylee.The models are great, the advice from make-up artists and stylists is excellent.The reports on the USA scene are fun and enlightening.This is a great magazine to collect and it’s all good clean fun. Edition 11 Edition 12 Edition 7 Edition 8 Edition 9 Edition 5 Edition 6 Edition 2 Edition 3 Edition 4 SO LD O U T Davidmann presents her record of images that appear to exist somewhere between the polarities of male and female. Hard back book that reflects the visions and characters present on the London scene at the beginning of the new Millenium, including many who frequented The WayOut Club. Edition 10 O U T Journalist Helen Boyd discovered her husband cross-dressed. After much research, joy, soul searching, fun and after creating and running a partners support website - Helen wrote this no-holds barred partners eye view of the TG scene that EVERY tranny AND partner must read. The Third Sex (book) SO LD My Husband Betty VERY POPULAR (book) Edition 1 The Transgender Underground (book) The latest edition of TV Repartee (mag) This book exposes the real lives, opinions and sexual orientation of over a dozen members of the ‘third sex’. Multi media artist, German born Claudia Andrei studied and frequented Ron Storme’s at Stepney during his last year interviewing many of the regulars.You may well have met the people featured or indeed be the people featured. A wonderful snap shot of this period in time. The leading UK transgender life style magazine that gets better with each edition. ADD A COPY TO YOUR ORDER Catch up with all the gossip and find out what the UK’s ‘Girls’ are getting up to. U t t e rl y FABULOUS 4 SO MUCH MORE ON 7 ONLINE PDF magazines to download FREE www.transgenderatoz.com www.wayout-publishing.com WITH SECURE ONLINE He or She “the view is better when you are sitting on the fence” MUST HAVE “TRANSGENDER BIBLE” (Book) Vicky Lee’s part auto biographical book explores every question that she has ever been asked and many more beside. It bulges with a deep level of advice from Vicky and a host of contributors from around the world on every subject imaginable. A “Relationships” section explores the thoughts of friends and family. A “Creativity” section looks at the inspiration that transgender gives.to those within and outside the direct experience. Transgender AtoZ - (Book) MUST HAVE “THE TRANSGENDER BIBLES - reference guide” Aiming to excite, inspire, comfort and spread awareness of the global nature of the growing transgender phenomena. This first edition is rich with personal reports and personal profiles from around the world and listings updated for 2005-2006 revealing the growth and breadth of opportunities in the TG World. This edition includes free gold membership for two years to www.transgender.com providing online updates and new listings, reports reviews. ❏ The NEW He or She by Vicky Lee (book) ............ @ £17.95 ❏ The NEW Transgender AtoZ first edition ....... @ £11.95 ❏ The Tranny Guide 8th, 9th 10th 11th 12th edition ....... @ £10.95 ❏ The Tranny Guide 2nd 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, edition ......... @ £7.95 ❏ My Husband Betty by Helen Boyd (book) .................... @ £14.50 ❏ The Lazy Crossdresser (book) .................................. @ £11.50 ❏ GINA The Woman Within (book)................................ @ £10.95 ❏ Crossing The Line (book)........................................... @ £17.99 ❏ The Transgender Underground (book) ..................... @ £13.99 ❏ The Third Sex - Kathoy (book) .................................... @ £18.99 ❏ TV & CD ‘Current Views’ (book) .................................. @ £13.50 ❏ Sex, Gender & Sexuality (book) .................................. @ £15.99 ❏ Transgender Community NEWS (USA Magazine) ..... @ £9.95 ❏ Repartee (Latest edition of Magazine) ....................... @ £12.00 ❏ The Tranny Guide For YOUR TV (PRO video or DVD) @ £17.95 ❏ The Modern TV (PRO video) .................................... @ £17.95 ❏ Trading Faces (PRO video) ....................................... @ £22.95 ❏ Trading Shapes (PRO video) .................................... @ £22.95 ❏ Trading Faces (CD-rom) ............................................ @ £22.95 WAYOUT CLUB “HOME VIDS” (VIDEO OR DVD) All of the shows and events held at The WayOut Club are one off never to be repeated experience - which is why many of them are caught on VIDEO for the performers to see. This collection now captured on broadcast standard DV camera and edited on computer are great value and a great way to catch the shows you missed or to see them over again. The compilations that include the Alternative Miss London contests are very popular. New editions are added regularly call write or web for details of contents. ❏ Trading Shapes (CD-rom) ......................................... @ £22.95 ❏ WayOut “Home” Video or DVD ............................. @ £17.95 Which editions? 1 to 9 __________________________________ ❏ Repartee (Latest edition of Magazine) ....................... @ £12.00 ❏ Girl Talk (Magazine) .....(issue )....................... @ £ 9.95 Which editions? ______________________________________ Price includes delivery in the UK Delivery outside UK EXTRA (add £1 Euro - £4 Rest) ......... £ _______ (All prices include delivery and vat) Order TOTAL ................. £ _______ THE TRANNY GUIDE FOR YOUR TV (PAL OR NTSC VIDEO OR DVD) Cross-Dressing How? Why? Where ? Based on the advise in the Tranny Guide this video sets out to put it all on to your television screen.Through this video you can see the ‘girls’, chat in the dressing room.You can visit dressing services, shops, clubs and partners at home. Then in the studio, presenter Laura asks Vicky Lee one more question ... “Tranny Sex - Can we talk?” MODERN TV (PAL VIDEO ONLY) Interspersed with sexy interludes - this video provides a supportive and encouraging insight through real life experiences. Relationships, make-up, life style tips. Single, married TVs from a variety of age groups talk to the camera with honesty and frankness. Celebrity and media TVs share their experiences. This video can help you to come out with confidence and style Cheques or Postal orders made payable to ‘WayOut Publishing’. Credit Card _ _ _ _ /_ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / _ _ _ _ / Type of card _ _ _ _ _ _ Expry __/__ Switch /_ _ _ Switch issue number _ _ Three digit security number on reverse white strip _ _ _ Name on card.................................................................................. Registered Address........................................................................ ........................................................................................ Post Code ......................... I am over 18 - Please deliver (allowing 28 days) to:Mailing name............................................................................ TRADING FACES (PAL OR NTSC VIDEO OR CDrom) Delivery Address...................................................................... By TJP Professionally shot and edited, aprox 48 mins, PAL & NTSC format The voice over by Pandora de Pledge takes you through a step by step make-up lesson as Pandora shows you the tricks and tips which have given such a good ‘foundation’ to the image of some of the best looking T-Girls on todays tranny scene. ........................................................................................ TRADING SHAPES (PAL OR NTSC VIDEO OR CDrom) By TJP Professionally shot and edited, aprox 45mins, PAL format only The voice over by Vicky Lee takes you step by step through the choice of foundation garments that create a convincing female shape for either studio shoots or stepping out on the town.The advice is based on The WayOut of the Closet and Jodie Lynn’s vast experience with her customers at ‘The Boudoir’.WayOut ‘baby spice’ Miss Debonair models showing every trick and mistake. Post Code ......................... For discreet mail order delivery: Order by Post Phone Fax or Web WayOut Publishing, P.O Box 70, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 2AE Phone 07778 157290 Fax 0208 366 0517 or Full secure ONLINE ordering at www.wayout-publishing.com www.wayout-publishing.com 5 lub C t u O y a W e h T T he WayOut Club Club is always full of Boys, Girls and Inbetweenies including London's most stunning Trannies (TV/TS/TG),TGirls, She-Males, Drag Queens, male and female admirers, friends and family. When you arrive at the club you are magically spirited into our subterranean,WayOut world, from the smart street level reception by lift, (or staircase).This super venue, is in a discreet location, with easy parking and taxis waiting at the door. We have wheelchair access.There is a separate changing area. The venue is air conditioned. The single level has two areas, a full on dance and cabaret room, plus a quieter room with plenty of seating including sofas. In the main room WayOut's DJs mix music and to suit the mood of the night, from which can vary between 70's & 80's camp to the latest euphoric dance music.We encourage gorgeous 'girls' (and boys) to get up and strut their stuff on the WayOut catwalk. 12th Birthday in 2005 but remains an enigma. The WayOut Club celebrates its 12th Birthday in 2005 but even after 600 non stop Saturday nights it remains an enigma. Not quite part of the London’s gay scene, Not quite part of the straight scene, Not quite part of the fetish scene and strangely enough, (in some eyes) Not quite part of the Transgender scene. So what is The WayOut Club ? Few could dispute that The WayOut Club is possibly the most eclectic club in the world bringing together the most diverse collection of people in one place. Every Saturday you can find every age, race, culture, sexuality and every GENDER. There is only one restriction on entry and that is that you enter with an open mind. Once in the club there are no judgments. At WayOut whether dressed by top designers or Oxfam everyone wants to be your friend. The club has a busy dance floor but many come not to dance but to chat. Some have hardly missed any of the 600 nights at the club. Joy in diversity. The WayOut Club was founded by Vicky Lee and Steffan Whitfield to provide a "way out" for those that didn’t quite fit in elsewhere especially those that cross-dressed for whatever reason and those that were very "in touch with their feminine side" as well as those that like to mix with them. Vicky (a self proclaimed transgendered - inbetweeny) and Steffan (a very open hearted, gay, female impersonator and entertainer) knew that the "tranny" scene lacked a weekly opportunity for a community to grow. From the first night more than 100 people attended the night and a community did grow. The Transgender scene has matured over the last 12 years and now offers many more opportunities. Yet still The WayOut Club offers something very special and VERY unique and that is joy in diversity. A few visitors can be confused by the heady mix at The WayOut Club. Some may say or do inappropriate things. Sex, Drugs, exposed genitals and bad (rude) attitude are NEVER acceptable at WayOut and should be reported to security or management immediately. Those that ignore this common decency will be expelled and may be banned. 6 6 S teffan has always encouraged those around him to perform and he lives to be creative for an audience. Every week at The WayOut Club we put on a show or special event taking an "intermission" from dancing at 2am for 30minutes.. Each of these shows is a "one off" and the scale and the effort that goes into casting, soundtracks, costume, scenery, props and choreography is a miracle achieved only by our love for performing and the commitment to giving The WayOut Club audience something that is fun, special and unique. There are those that support Steffan and myself who ensure our continuity and I would like to take this opportunity to thank some outstanding support in a difficult year from Miss Sarah Lloyd, Miss Paula Pure, DJ Titch and Miss Kit Kat. For my part the effort and the expense that we have made together brings a "focus" to a visit to The WayOut Club and make the night special and "memorable". In our new diary we define the third Saturday as TEETH TITS AND TIARA TRIBUTES and the last Saturday as LETS GO TO THE MOVIES you can expect with the help of our team to enjoy some outstanding shows through 2005 into 2006. Launch pad for many new performers The WayOut Club has been the launch pad for many new performers. Our new diary designates EVERY second Saturday as STAR SEARCH. A night when YOU can "take to the stage". Whether you sing, mime, juggle, or have a great costume and a sexy wiggle, you can win the prize of £150 by encouraging a rapturous applause from The WayOut Club audience. O ne such newcomer in 2004 was Miss Sarah Lee (named after her "mother" Vicky Lee). Sarah nervously stepped up to the mic to sing a Will Young song and entranced us with an amazing singing voice. "Mother and sisters" gathered around her and a year later she has developed her "image" and material and an enthusiastic regular performer in WayOut shows and also weekly at Madame Jo Jo’s in Soho.. You can catch Sarah Lee and many more SHOW SCENE QUEENS on the first Saturday of the month as this is the night when we will showcase a personal appearance by some of the best of London’s "alternative entertainment". To enter Star Search or any of our contests just register with Vicky Lee, Steffan or Sarah Lloyd before 12.30 0n the night and be ready in our dressing room with your backing track by 1.30 the contests and shows start at 2am. 7 7 STEFFAN WHITFIELD’S lub C t u O y a W e h T Winner Tina Mary with friends Rossita 2003 winner and Pacha runner up 2004 Vicky Lee and Steffan Pic by Rik With thanks for these fab pictures to Rik,Tony and Nikki - DVD of this event is available on the 9th WayOut “home” video Winner Tina Mary with friends Regine 2002 winner and Pacha runner up 2004 Pic by Rik Forever Dedicated to the Memory of Ron Storme S teffan’s first experience of drag, was entering ‘Night of a thousand Frocks’ in 1986 at The Hippodrome Leicester Square. One of the judges at this event was Ron Storme (This event was run by the wonderful Dennis Gilding who also ran all the famous Porchester Balls assisted by Ron Storme). The experience of winning this event so totally changed Steffan’s life that he longed to re-create it for others to experience. In 1993 Steffan and Vicky Lee were running ‘Bolts’ at the Hippodrome Leicester Square and had a free hand to arrange what ever entertainment they could dream up. Judges and contestants were recruited for the first of ‘Steffan Whitfield’s Alternative Miss London’. Judges included George Melly (raconteur and jazz singer) and Andrew Logan (artist and originator of Alternative Miss World). ‘Steffan Whitfield’s Alternative Miss London’ has been dedicated, since his death, to the memory of groundbreaker Ron Storme who helped create Steffan’s first ‘drag’ break. 8 SO MUCH MORE ON A lternative Miss London overall winner is Tina Mary won a holiday for two in Ibiza from Respect Holidays and tickets for two at Simon Drakes 'House of Magic'. She is originally from the Seychelles and had never "dressed" in public before (honestly). She won the top prize for - confidence, grace, presentation, deportment, and NOT just her fabulous looks. In 2nd place Miss Pacha won £100 designer dress from Dane In 3rd place Jade won £100 vouchers for clothes from Doreens Fashions In 4th place Sureya won a £100 voucher for beauty treatments for from NAS top to Toe In 5th place Larrissa won £100 shopping voucher a subscription to Repartee Magazine and a UK Angels pendent from Roses and Angels. www.thewayoutclub.com ALTERNATIVE MISS LONDON 2004 Steffan Whitfield’s Alternative Miss London 2005 15th October 2005 Dedicated to the memory of Ron Storme The 13th Year of this stunning contest at The WayOut Club £2000 worth of prizes www.respect-holidays.co.uk Best sexy outfit was won by Michaela Marbella Miss Larrisa best presentation by a 'Part Time' TG Entry is open to anyone with a sophisticated outfit and a sexy outfit who registers before 12pm Drag OLYMPICS 2006 15th July 2006 “One of the funniest things I have ever seen” The WayOut Club £200 worth of prizes Entry is open to anyone in heels registering before 12pm The prize for best sophisticated outfit was won by (yes she did it again) Miss Tina Mary She won a meal for two at Quagalinos from 'The Boudoir'. The prize for best sexy outfit was won by Michaela Marbella (the judges were drinking champagne at the time - tee hee) She won VIP membership to £100 cash and a DVD player from The WayOut Club. She gave the £100 to her fabulous dress maker as a thank you for all her wonderful outfits and the DVD player she donated to the Transfandango Ball, (The charity received a £100 cheque) A NEW SPECIAL AWARD was presented by The Boudoir for the best presentation by a 'Part Time' TG who does not work, perform in the TG role and has no hormone or surgery enhancement.The Winner was Miss Larrisa She won a photo shoot with 'The Boudoir' More details of both events www.thewayoutclub.com “It’s not the Winning its the Taking Part that Counts” THEY ARE ALL WINNERS www.thewayoutclub.com 9 lub The WayOut C Q - IS THERE A DRESS CODE? Wear whatever you want amongst over 200 you will always be in good company and feel comfortable with what you choose to wear. Q - CAN I DRESS MALE ? Dress as a man or a woman we have a very mixed crowd - Many women partners and men friends enjoy the club and many say that they find the club more relaxed and fun to be at than "straight" clubs. Q - DO I HAVE TO BE A MEMBER ? No,WayOut is open to any one. However for an annual fee of £35 You receive entry discount after 11pm. Q - IS IT EASY TO FIND ? Our address is 9 Crosswall London EC3N (off Minories - a name better known by cabbies) We are on the London A to Z but Crosswall is less obvious than Minories on the map. . All routes end up at the roundabout at Aldgate East tube station - from which you turn into Aldgate and immediately left into Minories and then right into Crosswall at the traffic lights. Q - IS IT EASY TO PARK ? Very Easy - There is ample free parking available on single yellow lines and parking bays very close to the club. Parking on double yellows, with your wheels on the pavement or in a designated parking space may still result in a fine even very late.This is a very safe and discreet area on Saturday nights. Q - CAN I GET A TAXI EASILY WHEN I LEAVE ? Yes we have a licensed cab dispatcher waiting at our reception who will normally have a car for you immediately (prices are average for late night Saturdays but ask how much before getting in). We also recommend private companies Express Cars ...0207 403 3333 Freedom Cabs ..0207 734 1313 Q - WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO ARRIVE ? We open at 9pm and up till 11pm we have a great deal to offer early birds - FREE welcome cocktail or soft drink and reduced entry for all that cross-dress - All drinks are reduced to city bar prices until 10.30pm - The party builds up from 10.30pm to 1am and goes on till 4am with show time at 2.00am Q - WHERE CAN I CHANGE ?...and get help with make-up? At The WayOut Club - We offer 800sq ft of FREE changing space with mirrors and lights from 9pm - 1am and 2.30 - 4am nearby toilets have washing facilities. We offer secure storage of bags this is FREE if changing.You may like to take advantage of help with make-up by one of 'the wayout girls' to boost your confidence £20.00 please book ahead by ringing Vicky Lee 07778 157 290 There are a number of good dressing services nearby that regularly help prepare and escort visitors to the club. Adam & Eve close by (near Brick Lane) offer support, wardrobe, make-up pre visit drinks and nibbles and escorting tel 0207 729 7447. Jodi at The Boudoir offers support, wardrobe, make-up and escorting tel 0208 365 7755. Pandora at Image Works offers support, wardrobe, escorting and also accommodation tel 0207 684 0340. Ann's Dressing Service offers make-up preparation at the Philbeach Hotel tel 0207 373 4848 Q - CAN I GET A BITE TO EAT ? At the WayOut Club tasty food is served all night long.. French-fries, Nachos, Potato wedges, Onion rings, Potato skins, Chicken dippers, Scampi start from Burgers (meat or veggy) Curries, Pizzas made freshly just for you from a wide range of toppings. Q - I HAVE NEVER BEEN OUT OF THE HOUSE "DRESSED" SO WHAT SHOULD I WEAR ON MY FIRST VISIT TO THE WAYOUT CLUB? You can wear ANYTHING at The WayOut Club.With over 200 people every week there will always be someone dressed that looks better (and worse) than you do. I do recommend a visit in DRAB (Dressed as a Boy) before your debut in DRAG (Dressed as a Girlie).Though I do understand it may be easier in your girlie "disguise".There are always guys in 'man drag' and we like it that way. Some are trannies who don't dress in public. Some are guys who are with trannies (or want to be). Others, men and women, just love the atmosphere. But if you want to dress on your first time there is no place better or safer place to take your first steps. IF I WAS going to recommend a style to make you feel comfortable on your first visit I would say - Good hair / wig and a black dress (long, short or knee length) with some nice accessories.You may like to take advantage of our "Beauty Bar" make-up service by one of 'the wayout girls'.When you see what others wear you will be inspired to follow your feelings on your next visit - be that flamboyant, tarty, glamourous, clubby or even MORE sophisticated.That's what it's all about. Q - WHERE CAN I FIND suitable ACCOMMODATION ? The following are ALL a short walk from the club and are regularly used by visitors and have the advantage of ample free street parking after 1.30pmSat through Sun. Ask for special weekend rates at aprox £75 per room if the hotel is not too busy. The Chamberlain Hotel (just around the corner from WayOut) . 0207 6801500 Novotel Hotel (Again just around the corner) 0207 265 6000 The Tower Thistle Hotel 0207 481 2575 (5mins from the club and overlooking Tower Bridge) HOWEVER these may not encourage "dressing" for breakfast! The Philbeach Hotel, Philbeach Gardens in Earls Court 0207 373 1244 (is the most tranny friendly hotel) Ann's Dressing Service offers make-up preparation at the hotel. The Beaver Hotel 0207 373 4553 also in Philbeach Gardens, Earls Court welcomes overflow from the Philbeach Hotel and offers parking Pandora De Pledge also offers accommodation plus escorted visits to the club as well as makeover, wigs and wardrobe. 0207 682 0340 Inexpensive hotels are abundant on the route to City Airport advertising £59 to £69 weekend rate. Try - Express by Holiday Inn The Highway (nr The Lime house link Tunnel) 0207 7540 0800 434040 www.hiexpress.co.uk advertising The Travel Lodge has become popular Corriander Ave, (off East India Dock Road) near Canary Wharf 0207 531 9705. Local taxi service from these hotels to WayOut is aprox £14 10 SO MUCH MORE ON DIARY 2005-2006 May 2005 Sat 7th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Very live and larger than life - Ruby Venezuela Sat 14th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 21st ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTE TO Janet (oh so glad to be a girl) Jackson Sat 28th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES The Boyfriend and everything 20’s SCENE QUEEN NIGHT (FIRST Saturday of EVERY month) Presenting some of the best LIVE talent available on the scene today. June 2005 Sat 4th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT The one, The only Miss Paula Pure Sat 11th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 18th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Les Riminisens starring Miss Ambre Sat 25th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Wildest and campest Westerns EVER STAR SEARCH (SECOND Saturday of EVERY month) Open stage night. YOUR opportunity to, show off that costume, dance, sing, mime, juggle whatever is your thing. Make this night YOUR showcase and bring your friends to cheer you on. Previous winners guest on this night and help judge the nights winner £150 to the winner chosen by the audiance - many winner go on to perform in our other shows. July 2005 Sat 2nd ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Vicky Lee with soul diva Miss Helen Webb Sat 9th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 FANCY DRESS BALL come in fancy dress or as a recognisable character for a £2 discount but beware those not in fancy dress pay £2 extra. £200 of prizes for the best fancy dress - go for it - it will be a hoot ... Sat 23rd ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Feel the Heat - classic UV dance anthems. Sat 30th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Hello Dolly - Well Hello Dolly Sat 16th ... August 2005 Sat 6th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Its that ball of effervesent energy - Ruby Venezuela Sat 13th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 20th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES to our STEFFAN because it’s her 40th birthday Sat 27th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Alice & Goldilocks in a Wonderland T-Party TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES (THIRD Saturday of EVERY month) Brought to you by Miss Kit Kat and DJ Titch harnessing and honing the mime and dance talent that surrounds us at the WayOut Club to reproduce poptastic moments of female iconography from MTV to the Silver Screen Also showcasing a VERY special treat, Les Rimisens featuring the beauty, sensuality and choreography of Miss Ambre and her dancers. September 2005 Sat 3rd ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Presenting for your delight - Miss Paula Pure Sat 10th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 17th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES The Queens of the Silver Screen Sat 24th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Thoroughly Modern Millie October 2005 Sat 1st ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Singing sensation Sarah Lee Sat 8th ... Sat 15th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 ALTERNATIVE MISS LONDON CONTEST (SEE PAGE 8) Sat 22nd ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Maddona yes Madge for Vicky Lee’s birthday treat Sat 29th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Our 30min version of the The Rocky Horror Show SHALL WE CHANGE OUR HOURS ??? Let us know if you would like a longer night as we will have a 24 hour licence after November text your preferred hours to 07958 473599 or email [email protected] www.thewayoutclub.com November 2005 Sat 5th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Help us all- its Miss Ruby Venezualla Sat 12th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 19th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Les Riminisens starring Miss Ambre Sat 26th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES Remember the classic flicks of the 40’s LETS GO TO THE MOVIES (LAST Saturday of EVERY month) Brought to you by Miss Sarah Lloyd and Miss Paula Pure with scenery costume lights and action as only they and The WayOut Club can. Our producers cast each unique show from the wealth of WayOut character actors and impersonators, “its Drag, Jim but not as we know it”. December 2005 Sat 3rd ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Starting the christmas season with Sarah Lee Sat 10th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage ALL winners show Sat 17th ... CHRISTMAS PARTY PANTO Our spectacular version of Sexy Sleeping Beauty Sat 24th ... CHRISTMAS EVE - SORRY WE ARE CLOSED Sat 31st ... NEW YEARS EVE - SORRY WE ARE CLOSED SHOULD WE HOLD A NEW YEARS EVE PARTY ??? Let us know if you would like a WayOut New Years Eve Party It would have to be a pre-ordered ticket party at £25 per head (as the price would need to cover increased overheads) Hours could be 10pm to 6am with free bubbly at midnight text your comment to 07958 473599 or email [email protected] If we get enough interest we will go for it in a big WayOut way ... January 2006 Sat 7th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Vicky Lee & Company Sat 14th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 21st ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES - It’s 60’s Night with Lulu, Dusty & Cilla Sat 28th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES A Sci-Fi fest of feisty females February 2006 Sat 4th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT For your enjoyment - Miss Paula Pure Sat 11th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 18th... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES All those perfect Pop Princesses Sat 25th... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES - Down With Love - the musical it should have been March 2006 Sat 4th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT She’s back its Miss Ruby Venezualla Sat 11th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 18th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Les Riminisens starring Miss Ambre Sat 25th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES - We recreate the classic La Cage aux Folles April 2006 Sat 1st ... SHOW SCENE QUEEN NIGHT Vicky Lee and Miss Lena Lamont Sat 8th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 15th ... WAYOUT’ CLUBS 13TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Sat 22rd ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Tonight - Miss Barbara Striesand Sat 29th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES for our classic version of Gypsy sing out Louise May 2006 Sat 6th ... SCENE QUEEN NIGHT All live all luscious Miss Sarah Lee Sat 13th ... STAR SEARCH Open stage - the audience choose who will win £150 Sat 20th ... TITS, TEETH & TIARA TRIBUTES Clean out the Car Wash for a 70’s revival Sat 27th ... LETS GO TO THE MOVIES - The Sound of Music we unite the Von Trapps Coming soon July 2006 Sat 15th ... DRAG OLYMPICS CONTEST With £150 cash prize www.thewayoutclub.com 11 WayOut Publishing Proud to Offer Books - Videos - CDs - CD roms - Magazines T his magazine is blatantly a promotion for the opportunities created specifically by WayOut. However for over twelve years I have built what I do on the premise that my series of books, (formerly The Tranny Guide and in the future He or She and the Transgender AtoZ), must promote every opportunity I can find, for TG people and friends. I believe in unique individuals being offered informed choice. After my twelfth book I seriously considered what I should do to keep my work fresh, to keep up with technological developments and world events. I wanted to know how to reach out to more people and to cross-fertilise ideas from various parts of the world more efficiently. When I wrote my first book there was no internet and very few ways of finding anything out, about a subject, which at that time, still had no name. You could look up ‘transvestite’ or ‘transsexual’ in the library, but there was very little useful information to be found short of scary "psycho-babel". In the books that were available at that time, the ‘T’ subject was still talked of as a sexual act and the concept of a third gender was still a long way off. A request for waxing at a beauty salon was likely to be met with shocked horror and disclosure to a partner or friend was likely to be met with a complete lack of any understanding. (There were however magazines from the USA in sex shops that held hope for the future). After twelve years I knew that I had helped achieve some degree of change and that I was no longer writing for people who were totally ignorant of the subject. Yet I believe there are still thousands, maybe millions more people still to reach out to. People who are unaware of their true potential. People who have yet to release themselves from the shackles of gender stereotyping. Air Kissing in the USA with Vicky Lee An example of the inspirational reporting that you can find in Transgender AtoZ and my new book HE or SHE A wesome, tha’s what I think of the USA (those early magazines!) However just based on the size of the population I believed there must be many, many people who are struggling with transgender concepts. Yet I have had relatively limited success in the USA with my books. The USA, because of the size of the country, has many events "conferences" held in hotels. These events provide people the opportunity to fly in from around the country and immerse themselves for days or weeks in a wide variety of niche subjects from geeky techncal stuff to various types of reunions. Compared with the USA, UK hotels have in the past been in short supply poor quality or expensive. Compared with the USA, it is fairly easy to get together with like minded others anywhere in the UK in the same day. Therefore it is not suprising that the biggest Transgender get together in the UK has been the Beaumont Rotherham weekend which in recent years attracts maybe 200 people. In September 2004 I visited SCC (Southern Comfort Conference) in Atlanta USA. This event runs for a complete week attracts over 700 people and is in it’s 14th year. I was in awe and I was to be their keynote speaker at Friday lunch (a grand affair in the biggest ballroom I have ever seen). I was nervous and in awe. I arrived early in the week and had many very relaxed chats at the bar with "old hands" late into the night. I was the new girl in town and as I expected few knew me or my books. I was relieved to find that the "delegates" were a very diverse crowd (much as I meet at The WayOut Club). First time out Oxfam trannies through always out designer trannies to politically active transgenderists and pre and post op transsexuals. Dress varied from fashion accident through fetish into chic and fabulous. I felt VERY comfortable and very at home. The week gave me the opportunity to be anonymous and freshly enquiring, (something I miss at home, being better known and also tied on Saturdays hosting my own club). I made a lot of friends at SCC and after giving my talk and performing in their talent show I left a little less anonymously. I made my plans for the future of my publishing at SCC and I hope to return soon to launch my new books in the USA. Previously I have visited the USA on fly drive holidays – straight in and straight out. (I have lived and worked in California for a three month stay). But I found on this trip hopping around from city to city by air (Chicago – Atlanta – Dallas – Las Vegas) how easy it was and relatively cheap and how BIG the USA is. The conference facilities at the hotel were outstanding and again relatively cheap. During my visit there was a lot of coverage on television of the presidential (Bush – Kerry) election. The SCC delegates wanted to talk about this and 12 SO MUCH MORE ON www.transgenderatoz.com www.wayout-publishing.com the issues involved (especially because I was British). On election night as I watched the centre of the USA map turn red with Bush voters I realised that this vast area of the continent, that I had criss-crossed by plane, held very few people who could even BEGIN to think about transgender at this point in world history. My people were in the blue areas around Chicago the West coast and the East coast. I still believe in truth that there is the same proportion of people with "the transgender gene" as I call it, in the Midwest of the USA but I know from my bar side and pool side chats at SCC that these people are drowned in mediocrity and fundamentalism. But even these lost souls can jump on a plane and go to conferences like SCC and they do. Someone at SCC said to me cynically, but honestly. "You know, what these folk are doing, is stepping out of the closet that is their home, to live in a much bigger closet for a week with hundreds of like minded folk". They say "folk" a lot in America (smile). In truth this person was right. Apart from the hotel staff, there were very few "outsiders" to see what was going on within the walls of that hotel. Anything they can do we can do ....... This year the UK is about to set a new international standard for transgender events with SPARKLE W ith my experience in Atlanta in mind, I am very proud of the development here in the UK that has spawned SPARKLE. In Manchester on the 25th June 2005 Many groups, internet networks, dressing services, clubs, support groups are joining together to promote and host a day of transgender celebration in and around Manchester’s Canal Street. This day will have many of the elements of the SCC event. SPARKLE will turn the pedestrian area and the many bars restaurants and clubs in Manchester’s Canal Street area into one big event (that could hardly be called a closet). An after lunch promenade is expected to take place through Canal Street to the LGBTG memorial, and onto Piccadilly Gardens to form a hand held circle around the fountain in comer ration of departed sisters or those who may be suffering followed by a group photo. Organisers Kim Angel of UK Angels, and Bella Jay of Repartee, has drawn a formidable team around them to stage this ambitious event which stands a very good chance, with your support, to become a world-wide, first of its kind, which I hope will become regular feature in our diaries. Much more detail at Sparkle web site www.sparkle.org.uk Banners and light projections will leave no one in any doubt what the day is about and who and what we are.This is a truly an OUT event and will be promoted openly for respectful others to join TG people in the streets and bars. During the day and into the night various TG clubs and networks will be hosting various bars with TG DJs,TG bands and TG Exhibitions. Once again I look forward, (somewhat nervously), to addressing a forum as one of the speakers along side leading UK specialists, consultant psychiatrist and clinical expert in the field of transsexuality Dr Russell Reid and Bernard and Terry Reed of the Gender Identity Research and Education Society. I also look forward to hosting Miss Sparkle one of the two pageant style contests to be held on the day (the other being Miss English Rose). I feel very proud of my community. I hope the work I have done through my books and The WayOut Club. over the last 12 years has helped to build the awareness and confidence that has spawn such evolution and I urge you all to take part in SPARKLE My book and web site Transgender AtoZ.com has details and dates for many more events and opportunities worldwide. My Book He or She has much more of this style of reading with my thoughts, experiences and advice, alongside those of many other trans peoples, their partners and friends. Together we explore EVERY aspect of the transgender phenomena. I hope to meet you from time to time at The WayOut Club. and hope that you will buy my new books and interact with Transgender AtoZ.com I hope that my work helps YOU (your partne, family and friends) to come to terms with, and enjoy, the world-wide opportunities that transgender offers. Vicky Lee www.wayout-publishing.com 13 WOW It’s a WayOut World 14 SO MUCH MORE ON www.thewayoutclub.com Market Place of Shops Services and Places to go Please tell advertisers that you found them in WOW 15
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