Alexander Proud
The Proud Galleries are a unique experience for anyone who appreciates art, no matter where they are in their artistic collecting career. Featuring primarily photography depicting images from pop culture, they have a certain mainstream appeal and can be seen to host everything from pictures of Bob Marley to Buddy Holly. The available artwork spans back over several decades, from the 1940’s to today.
The history of rock’n’roll isn’t the only thing founder of Proud Group, the owner of Proud Galleries, Alexander Proud, deals in. He also deals in the historical art of the burlesque show. Although, not Alexander himself. Rather, he is the owner of several cabarets that are a complement to his gallery business. These clubs are located in London, Camden, and Brighton. One step inside and customers are transported back in time to the decadent age of the 1920’s, complete with historical décor, sumptuous dining, and, of course, burlesque garb. Guests have the option of several different nights of entertainment, depending on location. Current attractions include a raunchy review show called Killing Kittens, or a burlesque-style vintage show called Twisted Circus. For those more in-tune with current pop culture, Proud Cabaret even hosts 50 Shades of Cabaret.
One of these cabarets has even deeper historical roots. Proud Cabaret Brighton has an illustrious 200 year history, during which it served as a private gentleman’s bar, a mausoleum, a World War II air raid shelter, and, most recently, Hanbury Ballroom. In its prior incarnation, it was on the verge of being shut down. However, the Proud Group promptly toured and fell in love with the facility, and had to renovate it. It later opened as one of the eccentric and adored Proud Cabarets.
Another hat-tip to history is the current location of Proud Camden Bar. The bar is actually built inside of an old horse hospital, and guests can dine where the former injured horse patrons used to rest. The stables are available for rent for private events or during club nights for a private spot from the crowds. With these unique innovations and more, Proud Group has established itself as an expert at renewing historical sites and artforms and making them appealing to new audiences.
The history of rock’n’roll isn’t the only thing founder of Proud Group, the owner of Proud Galleries, Alexander Proud, deals in. He also deals in the historical art of the burlesque show. Although, not Alexander himself. Rather, he is the owner of several cabarets that are a complement to his gallery business. These clubs are located in London, Camden, and Brighton. One step inside and customers are transported back in time to the decadent age of the 1920’s, complete with historical décor, sumptuous dining, and, of course, burlesque garb. Guests have the option of several different nights of entertainment, depending on location. Current attractions include a raunchy review show called Killing Kittens, or a burlesque-style vintage show called Twisted Circus. For those more in-tune with current pop culture, Proud Cabaret even hosts 50 Shades of Cabaret.
One of these cabarets has even deeper historical roots. Proud Cabaret Brighton has an illustrious 200 year history, during which it served as a private gentleman’s bar, a mausoleum, a World War II air raid shelter, and, most recently, Hanbury Ballroom. In its prior incarnation, it was on the verge of being shut down. However, the Proud Group promptly toured and fell in love with the facility, and had to renovate it. It later opened as one of the eccentric and adored Proud Cabarets.
Another hat-tip to history is the current location of Proud Camden Bar. The bar is actually built inside of an old horse hospital, and guests can dine where the former injured horse patrons used to rest. The stables are available for rent for private events or during club nights for a private spot from the crowds. With these unique innovations and more, Proud Group has established itself as an expert at renewing historical sites and artforms and making them appealing to new audiences.