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Sunday, October 19

The Performative Male Contest — Soho Square Garden

By Glenta Ekha

tote bags, matcha, and Bell Hooks books— join us in Soho Square Garden on Oct 19th to crown London’s most performative male...or participate

Date and time

Location

Soho Square Gardens

Soho Square London W1D 3QP United Kingdom

Agenda

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Contestant Arrival & Check-In

All contestants must arrive at least 30 minutes before the show. They check in, get briefed, and prep for the runway.

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Audience Arrival & Check-In

First 20 guests receive a free donut. Music sets the vibe as attendees get seated. Host welcomes audience, explains format & voting.

2:15 PM - 2:40 PM

Runway Show

Up to 12 contestants strut the runway (~45 seconds each)

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

“Why Me?” Speeches

Each contestant gets 1 minute to pitch why they should win

3:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Audience Vote – Top 5

Guests vote with paddles (or hands raised). Volunteers tally votes; Top 5 announced.

3:20 PM - 3:55 PM

Quickfire Debate (Top 5 → Top 3)

Host presents a playful debate topic. Each contestant has 45–60 seconds to argue. Audience votes; Top 3 revealed.

3:55 PM - 4:30 PM

Final Round Performances (Top 3)

Each finalist performs something creative (song, skit, poem, etc.) for up to 2 minute

4:30 PM - 4:45 PM

Final Audience Vote & Winner Announcement

Audience casts last vote. Winner crowned London’s Most Performative Male. Group photo with contestants.

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Social & Wrap-Up

Music, mingling, photos, and final thank-yous. Talking about United By Stories Event officially ends at 5:00 PM.

Good to know

Highlights

3 hours
all ages
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Arts • Theatre

London is about to crown its Most Performative Male. On Sunday 19th October (2:00–5:00 PM), Soho Square Garden transforms into a stage of theatrics, flair, and unapologetic drama.

The afternoon kicks off with a runway show where contestants strut, pose, and show off their most dramatic looks. Then it’s onto the “Why Me?” speeches, with each contender making a bold one-minute case for why they deserve the crown.

But it doesn’t stop there — the audience holds the power. With paddles in hand, you’ll vote your favourites through every round: from the Top 12, to the Top 5, then onto the Top 3. Expect a quickfire debate on playful topics and a final round of creative performances, from spoken word to dramatic readings.

Finally, you’ll help decide the winner, who will be crowned as London’s Most Performative Male in a climactic finale.

The first 20 guests through the gates will score a free donut, and with music, laughter, and plenty of drama, this is not your average Sunday in Soho.

Organized by

Glenta Ekha

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