OUT NOW: DVD of the Ex-Dominatrix movie

Ira (now known as Ira Jampo Lhamo) was guest of honour, accompanied by close pal and playmate Denzil Kennedy, one of the many friends, associates and family members who bear testament to Ira’s unique character in the documentary.

Other contributors joining the festivities at this bijou establishment included the film’s music composer Noko with partner Debbie Griffin and soundtrack vocalist Gaynor Perry.

Atsuko Kudo’s Simon Hoare, Bondinage’s Stephen Fuller and Murray & Vern’s Stuart Vern, who all contributed costumes for the Ex-Dominatrix film project, were also on hand to help down some celebratory prosecco.

A bonus of attending was that I got to chat with a couple of favourite fetish females I haven’t seen in the flesh since my Skin Two days: erstwhile event producer Nicky Rapley, and the film’s make-up artist Shelly Manser-Cavanagh, wife of Darren.

Other attendees with Skin Two links included Tim Woodward, who chuckled as he drew my attention to his quote on the front of the Ex-Dominatrix DVD box.

And sitting next to Tim during the screening was a glamorous blonde who turned out to be another ex-dominatrix — San Francisco’s Mistress Marilyn.

For many of the audience, it was the first time they’d seen the Ex-Dominatrix film in any form. For some of us who’d been privileged to follow its progress from the early stages, Sunday night was a first chance to see the final version in its full cinematic glory.