Valentines Torture GardenReview: Event

We got there early - thanks to comments in the TG newsletter (one of the many very good things about TG is how honest they are about any flaws in a night) we were warned about the new cloak room problem. Getting there early solves that. Lucky - I don't think it's quite sorted yet. For some bizarre reason the new management sees fit to make you stand in one queue to drop your bags, and a different queue for coats. There are no signs to indicate this. Silly.

But the night got going early anyway - people were dancing right from 11:00 - often it takes till 12:30. The crowd was eager, happy, friendly, and up for it. Somehow the light hearted decor made it all a bit less serious than normal - which suits us well. The opening Drum n Bass set was very danceable.

The dungeon, which has some new kit, was put to use right away too. Nice swing!

The first show was the Boudoir fashion show hosted by a cool crooner who did a number - very very good - the crowd just loved this. And if my theory that the show sets the tone for the eclectic room is correct it was born out here - I've never seen the eclectic room so buzzing and happy - heaps of people dancing to the strangest songs - great stuff. And putting the bed on the stage to some whipping good use.

That was my only regret - I think I should have spent more time in there. It can be a bit hit and miss that room - tonight was pure hit. But I couldn't spend time in there because 'Ting' just did the most awesome set in the main dance floor- pure dancing joy - she is my favourite guest DJ at TG. And Allen TG just kept it right up when he took over.

As is our wont we got up to some play as well. I don't know why, but we always end up playing more on the dance floor than in the dungeon. Perhaps there is too much performance pressure in the dungeon - the dance floor is more spontaneous, more naughty. And for future reference, the banister posts above the raised apron of the dance floor make a very good attachment point for any leash that may be attached to any genital piercings.

This was pretty much a perfect fetish party night for us- and a great way to say goodbye to UK fetish clubbing. We're moving to Canada soon. I'll miss nothing about London at all - except this club - at which I've had some of the best times of my life.

Cheers, Michael

 
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Wish I could say the same#1

It's surprising how another's opinion can be so different! I was of the opposite opinion to the above review unfortunately. For what it's worth...

I suppose that there are always signs when a party is going to be an "Auntie Bloomer". That night, there was a beggar who was constantly asking people for change and he was really pissing me off. Also, there was a drug pimp who was asking everyone if they wanted any.

Last month, I wrote a great review on the TG club night. This time, I regret that I will not be repeating my praises. There was a great deal more people this time but yet, there seemed to be less quality. Whereas last month's party consisted of people diversed attired, I had the feeling that we were not in luck tonight.

The dance music was extremely hard compared to last month which was bad for me. Even worse was the fact that people did not seem to enjoy themselves. Last month, people on the dancefloor were raving it away without a care for what was around them. People this month were extremely conscious of their surroundings and acted accordingly. The atmosphere just wasn't the same and, quite frankly, it sucked. The Performance lounge was better in this instance in that classic punk/rock music was being blared out. There was also a great fashion show where Pigalle's designs were being exhibited by gorgeous fetish models.

Hope that next month's party revives itself.

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Re: wish I could say the same#2

I know, experience of a night like this is SO subjective. Weird that a beggar was in there - how did he pay for his ticket? But I must take exception
to your comment about the dance floor - this was my seventh or eighth TG and I've only seen the main dance floor go off like that once before -
it was early last summer - and Ting played. Maybe you were just somewhere else when it was pumping - if you were there when she played 'put your
hands up in the air' you would have seen nothing but a sea of screaming dance fanatics, of which we were two. It also started earlier and stayed
pumping later. But then, I wasn't there at the January do - so maybe you hit something truly amazing!

Cheers, Michael

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Torture Garden Delights#3

Last Saturday I was a Torture Garden virgin, I have been to a few local Fetish nights but they have been very tame. Unfortunately many people told us that it was very hard core so I was full of apprehension. But going expecting the worst was probably the best way to do it - I was pleasantly surpised. I had an absolute ball, enjoyed the dungeon although I did not indulge my self apart from giving a few whackings. I don`t normally enjoy receiving but I think I might give it a try next time. The people were very respectful and there were less grabbers than I expected. Me and my partner induged in one of the little cubicles that are veiled off so people can actually see what your doing and that was great. Everyone was polite and friendly and I was not shocked by anything it was casual and warm which is a great way to indulge in. I have just bought my ticket for the next event in March and I can`t wait, I`m hooked. I would recommed it to anyone, only problem I had was the queueing for cloakrooms and toilets but the people in the queues are so friendly I had great chats while waiting. Nice one TG see you in March
Kendra Hosie
Cambridge

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Moved here from submission queue#4

Kendra, I'm not sure if you didn't spot this review or if you didn't realise you can add comments yourself?

In future, if you want to comment on a review that has already been posted, then you can just click on the 'comment on this article' link at the bottom of the article and your comment will be added instantly - the 'submit article' link is only meant for sending in new top-level articles, which have to be approved by our editorial team...

Regards,
Denny

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Reply to review of TG#5

Hi Denny, Kendra here, sorry in future I will just use the "reply to article" facility I actally did not see the initial review, thanx for the instrustions though.
Kendra

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TG Valentine' Special#6

I seem to have become quite a TG regular. I have been to various other fetish do's and always come back to TG.

As soon I got there and was queueing to get in I could see some weird and wonderful outfits. That's one thing I always like, most people make a real effort and it pays off, it's an added bonus, lots of stimulation for the eye. I usually spend a lot of time (along with my boyfriend) in the alternative music room, which I love. Dancing to anything from a show tune to an old hip hop song, although, I must admit I have a complaint here, the room was far too COLD. We spent most of our time in the chill out rooms talking to lots of other people. We? venture into the small dance room when we heard something we liked, and come straight back out because we were too cold, and too much hard, unimaginative house in the larger room (was sorry to have missed out on the DJ earlier).

Another thing about TG I love is that whatever you like, clubbing, playing, chatting, there's something for everyone. TG never fails to disappoint. Keep it up and see you in March.

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Vakentines bash @tg#7

went there my 1st time and i held no exspectations cause i had been to clubrub and only got miffed cause i got harrased for most of the evening ...

i must say that the ppl waiting outside where ever so friendly casue we didnt know that if u had tickets then u could go under the bridge and get in ...

anyway that out of the way and into the venue no probs ...next prob is where the hell do u go to hang yr coats and bags? ...mayb needs some signs somewhere for us newies ....

everything was fine for the rest of the eve love the photographer nice touch...excpeption the floors up the stairs arnt user friendly on heels :-( .....

good point is the ladies loos all the cosmetics nice touch :-) ...bad point always a lineup and no loo paper ....

the dungeon i exspected there to b more equipment and as i am a Mistress that was why i went cause i thought it would b a excellent dungeon esp for a london club...and the dark bit with candles on the floor woops! ....bit dangerious ....

partied till dawn broke and went to line up for our coats and bags ...what a cheek loads of ppl obviously cant see ...there we were waiting in line and bugger me if loads of ppl just barged by ignoring the line ...in the end i lost my rag we waited for an hour to get our stuff just cause of selfish ppl....need to sort out a better system i think for collection ....

All in all i will go back but it was not what i imagained and was disappointed i rated it a bit better than clubrub ....and we had come all the way from hampshire as well :-( .... the ppl with a 2 excpetions were great a good crowd and it was good to meet up again with some of those i had met at clubrub ...
M.Sarah

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