STEPS TO BUY TICKETS:
1. Read the below information and ensure that this event is suited to your needs / interests. It is a lot of information, but all important to digest before purchasing a ticket. Remember, you cannot attend a Menagerie play party alone, you must attend with one or two companion(s). At least one person within your couple / throuple must be a woman and/or a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Your companion must go through their own independent vetting process as we detail here. See more details below regarding who can be your companion and why you must attend with another person.
2. Fill out this Google Doc with your personal details and answers to vetting questions. Open-ended answers can be as short or long as you like; we recommend about 1-2 sentences for these. If we are not confident that you understand how to respect consent, we may deny your application or request more information via email. The form should take about 10 minutes.
3. We will let you know within 3 days if you have been successfully vetted via email. If so, we will send you a link where you can purchase tickets.
4. Purchase an individual ticket, indicate who your companion(s) is while purchasing, and attend our next event.
NOTE: If for any reason writing out your responses makes it difficult or impossible for you to complete the vetting process, please let us know by sending an email to menagerie.parties@proton.me We are happy to arrange a quick 10-15 minute phone call with you instead.
ABOUT THE EVENT:What is The Menagerie? The Menagerie is a new private play party in Brighton dedicated to fostering an inclusive and judgement-free environment for all guests, with a particular focus on women and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The concept is simple: bring together a vetted group of sexually open and curious people to an elegant venue in central Brighton to connect both socially and sexually. The guest list is capped at 65 people, at least half of whom will be self-identifying women or LGBTQ+ folks.
The Menagerie prioritises connection, pleasure, and safety. It is not a sex club – it’s an intimate event for people who want to explore giving and receiving pleasure.
We’ve chosen the name Menagerie to represent a haven for unique and diverse individuals to connect with one another. We welcome and celebrate a wide range of kinks, sexualities, and experiences, and we’re committed to creating a safe and supportive space where guests can express their desires without judgement or discrimination. For those who feel caged by societal norms, we encourage you to unleash your inner animal at Menagerie.
Who Are We?We are a small collective of kinky queer locals who decided to create the kind of play party we would like to see happen regularly in Brighton.
Our mission is to:
- Provide a fun and safe space for people to openly explore their sexuality
- Foster a community that embraces ethical non-monogamy
- Facilitate connections to help people explore and fulfill their sexual fantasies
- Create an environment that encourages people to connect with their inner desires and passions, feel their most attractive and beautiful selves, and meet like-minded people
Who is The Menagerie For?People aged 21 years old or older.
People interested in:
- Connecting with others via alternative relationship structures (ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, etc.)
- Group play and group sex
- Exploring their desires and sexual boundaries
- Enacting specific sexual fantasies and kinks
While we welcome people of all gender and sexualities, we guarantee that at least 50% of participants are women and/or members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is achieved through our vetting and ticket-selling process (see details below). Our goal is to cultivate safer play spaces, acknowledging that some groups face greater barriers in traditional settings due to the pervasiveness of patriarchal norms. We are continually discussing how to enhance the inclusivity and openness of our events for all people. If you have any feedback or ideas on how to achieve this, please email us.
What happens at a Menagerie Event?The evening will kick off with activities and icebreaker games to help everyone start getting to know each other (everybody will be fully clothed at this point). We’ll also make sure everyone understands the event’s rules around enthusiastic consent and safety.
Later in the evening the focus will shift towards dancing and sexual play – everyone will be encouraged to undress to whatever level they’re comfortable with. No one is expected to participate in sexual play if they don’t want to and the entire upstairs floor will be a play-free space for anyone needing social breaks or down time.
What is your safety policy?We want the Menagerie to be a safe and consenting environment for all guests. No bad behaviour will be tolerated. You must read our Rules and Consent Guide before you apply for tickets (linked below).
What is your vetting process?To help create a safer space we require that all guests attend with one or two people that they trust. Your companion doesn’t have to be a partner - they could be a lover, a friend, or anyone who you know well. You also don’t have to stick together during the whole event, but you and your companion(s) will be responsible for each other’s behaviour while at The Menagerie. This way everyone arrives with someone they trust and everyone attending is vouched for by at least one other person.
All guests will also be vetted through the following form. This is not an interview and we don’t care about how cool or interesting you are – what we’re interested in is whether the Menagerie is a good fit for you. This helps to ensure a comfortable and welcoming experience for all guests.
How does the ticket application process work?Tickets are sold individually. When you buy your ticket, you must indicate who you are attending the event with. Remember, you cannot attend a Menagerie play party alone, you must attend with one or two companion(s).
At least one person within your couple / throuple must be a woman and/or a member of the LGBTQ+ community. By ‘woman’ we mean anyone who self identifies as a woman. By LGBTQ+ community, we mean anyone who self-identifies as lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, non-binary / outside of the gender binary, or queer.
Please note that you must arrive with at least one companion- you will not be able to enter the event alone and we will be unable to offer a refund.
What is accessibility like at the venue?Unfortunately, there is currently no wheelchair access at our current venue. We are seeking out more a more accessible space for future play parties (any suggestions are welcome!). There is one flight of stairs, the play space is located at the bottom of these stairs. There will be low lighting downstairs in the play space.
If you have any access needs or any questions about accessibility please let us know by email – we’re happy to discuss how we can make The Menagerie more accessible for you.
Questions? More information, such as cost and dress code, can be found at https://themenagerie.org.uk/
or email us at menagerie.parties@proton.me
