Queer Theatre Trip:
Tate Britain & LGBTQIA+ Tour
Saturday 7th March 2026
Tate Britain, Pimlico, London
Join us for a Queer Theatre trip to Tate Britain for a brilliant LGBTQIA+ tour exploring British art through the lens of gender identity and sexuality. It’s a chance to see the collection differently, uncover stories that don’t always make it onto the wall text, and spend the day in the company of other LGBTQIA+ theatre-makers.
Enjoy a friendly group visit with Queer Theatre member, Mills Dyer as our tour guide. Come along on your own or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll have people to adventure around this great gallery together.
About the Tour
LGBTQIA+ Tours at Tate Britain explore the gallery’s vast collection of British art through the lens of gender identity and sexuality. These tours are designed to uncover hidden histories and offer fresh queer perspectives on both iconic and lesser-known works.
The tour is led by volunteer guide and Queer Theatre member, Mills Dyer (she/her), who brings personal research and community perspectives to the session. Rather than a standard heteronormative history, these tours focus on:
Queer narratives: Highlighting artists who identified as LGBTQIA+ (such as Duncan Grant, Gwen John, or Gluck) and exploring the queer subtexts in their work.
Identity and desire: Themes of gender performance, same-sex desire, and the evolving social politics of Britain (and its Empire), particularly during eras when homosexual acts were illegal.
Contemporary context: Connecting historical artworks to modern queer culture and conversations.
Any donation we make will be earmarked for Tate’s Identity Led Tour Programme (including LGBTQIA+ and African Heritage tours, plus more identity-led programmes in development).
Itinerary
11:00am Meet at Tate Britain main entrance (by the big TATE BRITAIN sign)
11:00am – 11:25am Hellos, mingling, optional coffee, getting to know each other
11:30am LGBTQIA+ Tour begins with Mills Dyer (she/her)
12:30pm (approx.) Tour ends
12:30pm – 1:30pm Time to explore more galleries together at your own pace
1:30pm – 2:30pm Lunch break (packed lunch or café on site)
2:30pm – 3:30pm Optional continued exploring, gift shop, and a gentle wander
Finish around 3:30pm (or stay longer if you fancy)
Feel free to bring a sketch pad, a notebook, a camera, or just yourself. We recommend bringing a packed lunch or snacks. There are cafés on site if you’d rather buy food and drink, but they can get very busy, especially on weekends.
Box Office
We ask for a £10 donation per person to help cover Queer Theatre admin costs, staffing, and the planning of future community trips. Your donation will also support Tate’s Identity Led Tour Programme.
Getting There
Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
By Tube: Pimlico (Victoria line) is closest, around a 10–15 minute walk.
By Bus: Routes including 87, 88, 3, 36, 185 stop nearby.
By Train: Victoria is a short bus journey away.
Accessibility
Tate Britain has step-free access and accessible facilities, though some areas can get crowded. If you have access needs or questions, please contact us in advance so we can support your visit as best we can.
Important Information
This event forms part of Queer Theatre’s commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ theatre-makers always have somewhere to go each week to connect, create, and be inspired – alongside our Acting Classes For LGBTQIA+ People, Queer Play Reading Club, OutCast showcases, trips, social events, masterclasses, parties and shows.
Find out more at www.queertheatre.co.uk/whats-on
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