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| Industry | Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | May 2013 |
| Defunct | 2022 |
Area served | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Parent | Scotsman Group |
The Shimmy Club was a nightclub in Glasgow that operated from 2013 to 2022. The club installed a one-way mirror allowing viewing into the hand washing area of the women's toilets, prompting Glasgow City Council to intervene, forcing the club to temporarily close for a week to rectify the issue.
The Shimmy Club was a nightclub that also hosted disco events for children, located at 25 Royal Exchange Square. [1] [2] It was owned by Scotsman Group, previously known as G1 Group. [1] [3]
The club opened on 3 May 2013 [4] and included a one-way mirror enabling patrons in one of the £800-per-night private rooms to view into the hand-washing area of the women's toilets. [1] [5] Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland Margaret Curran called for the police and authorities to take action. [6] Reports about the mirrors made news in New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Qatar, [6] and Portugal. [7] On 14 June 2013 Glasgow Licensing Board forced the club to close for seven days, to remove the one way mirror, and to provide equity training to staff. [1] Police Scotland investigated complaints about the mirrors. [1] In 2016, playwright Adura Onashile wrote the play Expensive Shit based on the events at the club. [8] The play featured at the 70th Edinburgh Festival Fringe. [8]
On 30 March 2022 the club announced it was closing. [3]
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