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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 2d

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to help relaunch a piece of London’s LGBTQ+ history and redefine what it means to create space for expression, performance, and pride.

Apply now to be the new General Manager of The Black Cap.

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 2d

Do you have:
- Proven experience running a performance-based venue (ideally LGBTQ+ focused)?
- The vision, charisma, and drive to shape a bold, inclusive cultural space?
- The networks and leadership skills to bring talent, community, and creativity together under one roof?

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 2d

Are you the star ready to become the beating heart and soul of the iconic Black Cap in Camden Town, London?

We’re searching for a dynamic, experienced individual to help lead the next exciting chapter of London’s beloved ‘Palladium of Drag’, a landmark LGBTQ+ pub and performance venue.

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 2d

Keep sharing! Who are London's best up-and-coming LGBTQ+ / cabaret management people? Convince them to apply to run the Black Cap!

🌈 The Black Cap Needs You

General Manager – The Black Cap, Camden Town

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

Plus our usual hot and cold snacks and soft drinks and good company. More info about Badge Cafe at badgecafe.com and more info about the Hub at cutt.ly/bcch
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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

Delighted to have Badge Cafe join us for badge-making at the Black Cap Community Hub on Monday 13 October! Badge Cafe helps people relax, create and connect by making unique badges out of old books and magazines. Welcoming, easy and fun - drop in at any time, 6-9pm, Castlehaven Community Centre.
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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

See you next week (hopefully with new updates flyers)! #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever #TheBlackCapIsComingBack

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

'I used to live just over the road so I'd come here all the time. I'll be here when it re-opens!' #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

#WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 4d

It's going to be a windy vigil today! But don't worry, this isn't our first time getting blown at the Black Cap. #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever #TheBlackCapIsComingBack

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

See you next week - have a good one! #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever #TheBlackCapIsComingBack

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

Still working on it! #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

... own social media and on @theblackcapcamden on Instagram.

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

... owners are advertising the post of general manager of the re-opened Black Cap. This is obviously a key decision to get right and we continue to encourage you all to show the ad to anyone who you think has what it takes to run the Black Cap as it should be run. You can find it on our...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

... benefit society set up to handle campaign funds and do other things that require an incorporated legal entity. The meeting went well and we’ll publish the minutes soon.

THE SEARCH FOR A GENERAL MANAGER
You have probably already seen (because we’ve been shouting about it!) that the...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

... accommodation rooms. We’ve collated all the suggestions and passed them to the owners, who are very grateful for the ideas and will take them all into account.

BCC ANNUAL MEETING
Thanks to everyone who joined this year’s annual members’ meeting of Black Cap Community, the community...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

... Black Cap @theblackcapcamden and have posted a couple of exciting videos there which embrace the Cap’s LGBTQ+ cabaret history and acknowledge our campaign.

DRAG ICONS
Thanks to everyone who suggested favourite drag performers who could give their names to the main bar and the overnight...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 11d

BLACK CAP ROUND-UP 27 SEPTEMBER 2025

RE-OPENING
Not a lot to report – refurbishment work continues and, as far as we know, is still on track to be finished in time for a mid-December re-opening. The owners have launched an official Instagram account for the re-opened...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 16d

There will be no Black Cap Community Hub session today (Monday 22 September). Still self-isolating and not able to arrange cover. Apologies for the short notice! Should be back to normal next week.

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 18d

See you next week! #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapForever

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 18d

Vigil is just beginning and we've already spoken to two people who remember the Cap fondly and are excited to hear it's coming back! #WeAreTheBlackCap #TheBlackCapIsComingBack #TheBlackCapForever

wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 22d

... the new General Manager of The Black Cap.

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 22d

... talent, community, and creativity together under one roof?

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to help relaunch a piece of London’s LGBTQ+ history and redefine what it means to create space for expression, performance, and pride.

Apply now to be...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 22d

... ‘Palladium of Drag’, a landmark LGBTQ+ pub and performance venue.

Do you have:

- Proven experience running a performance-based venue (ideally LGBTQ+ focused)?

- The vision, charisma, and drive to shape a bold, inclusive cultural space?

- The networks and leadership skills to bring...

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wearetheblackcap.bsky.social @wearetheblackcap.bsky.social · 22d

🌈 The Black Cap Needs You

Are you the star ready to become the beating heart and soul of the iconic Black Cap in Camden Town, London?

We’re searching for a dynamic, experienced individual to help lead the next exciting chapter of London’s beloved...

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