In 1997 Gerard Simi formed the company, which bought the lease of the Raymond Revuebar. As Managing Director, he devoted all of his time over the next six years running the venue.
As the licensee he obtained a late licence and established and ran AMAZONS Table Dancing Club, which was an immediate success.
Both AMAZONS and 'EXOTICA' the stage show complemented each other and continued until Gerard sold the lease of the Raymond Revuebar in 2004.
This closed the final chapter of a long running saga and ended the existence of this world famous landmark.
The end of an era for London and Soho
The Raymond Revuebar Auditorium
1970's / 1980's
The Raymond Revuebar Auditorium
redesigned and refurbished under the ownership of Gerard Simi - 1997
Gerard Simi would like to acknowledge his extraordinary collaboration with the exceptionally talented JOAN MARTYR who made all the fabulous stage costumes and dresses that adorned each show for 24 years. Also ROBERT ANTHONY for his support and assistance as Company Manager for many years and GARY ELPHICK, Administrator of The Raymond Revuebar during Gerard’s ownership.
Also thanks to
TROY PASSION, nude male dancer and assistant.