Renowned West End performers Rob Houchen and Jordan Luke Gage have been announced as part of the lineup for the Phoenix Arts Club West End Gala Fundraiser, taking place on Monday 20 April 2026 at the Phoenix Theatre.
The gala brings together an unprecedented mix of cabaret and variety performers, West End guest stars and nationally recognised comedians in support of one of central London’s last independent live performance venues.
Jordan Luke Gage will perform a sneak peek of his upcoming musical Redcliffe, ahead of its opening at Southwark Playhouse Borough in May.
They are joined by an extensive lineup of artists who have donated their time and talent to the cause, including Christina Bianco, Flo and Joan, Clinton Baptiste, Henry Calvert and Jeevan Braich.
The event forms part of an urgent £100,000 fundraising campaign to secure the future of The Phoenix Arts Club, with 100% of profits going directly to The Phoenix Arts Club Community Interest Company.
The evening will celebrate the breadth of programming associated with the venue, from musical theatre and piano-bar singalongs to contemporary cabaret, drag performance, character comedy and live variety.
The wider lineup includes Adam All, Ada Campe, Andromeda, Apple Derrieres, Bloody Bones, Cleopantha, Daniella D’Ville, Dave The Bear, Demi Noire, Fou Fou Kaboom, Jo Foley, Jools, Mat Ricardo, Meghan Reign, Michael Twaits, Rebecca Gilliland, Ryan Yeomans, Sarah Rose, Sebastian Angelique, Stephanie Ware, Thommy Girl, Tracey Collins and Vanity Von Glow.
Phoenix Arts Club favourites Gotta Sing! and Sing Out, Louise! will also be featured during the gala.
The Noël Coward Foundation will take part in the evening in support of the venue’s future, with the house band led by musical director James Doughty.
Founded in 1988, The Phoenix Arts Club has presented more than 400 performances annually for nearly four decades, providing paid opportunities for theatre, cabaret, comedy and live music performers.
As independent venues continue to disappear across central London, the gala aims to bring the community together to protect the infrastructure that allows creative careers to thrive.
Colin Savage, Creative Director of The Phoenix Arts Club, said: “This is not simply about saving a venue. It is about protecting paid work for artists. It is about defending independent creative spaces in central London.
When small venues disappear, entire creative ecosystems collapse with them. The Gala is our community standing up and saying this matters.”
More information can be found here.
