Synopsis
Gorge yourself on an evening of fabulous Queer cabaret at the Coliseum. Sashay this way…
Cheddar Gorgeous presents
Oh What a Lovely Lockdown
Drag artist, activist and academic
Cheddar Gorgeous explores the experience and ‘blitz spirit’ of the pandemic in a new performance using spoken word, comedy and satire - drawing upon their experiences as an eccentric-attention-hungry artist navigating loneliness with delusions, a plucky attitude, and a tune or two!
Written and performed by Cheddar Gorgeous, with Laurie
Splendid Isolation and After Lockdown, music and lyrics by Cheddar Gorgeous and Laurie
Attention, music and lyrics by Laurie
Jason Andrew Guest presents
Welcome to the Haus of Myztique
A showcase of QTIPOC Excellence from vocalist, dancer, choreographer and creative powerhouse Jason Andrew Guest, celebrating Black Queer artists, musicians, and icons through vocal house and high fashion. Expect Diva star quality and iconic fashion moments inspired by Diana Ross, Grace Jones, RuPaul, Naomi Campbell, Tyra, Naomi Sims and more.
Written, choreographed and performed by Jason Andrew Guest
Guest Artist: Natasha Moonshine
Dancers: Reece Daniels and Nelly
Black & Gold, music and lyrics by Sam Sparro
Ready for your Love, music and lyrics by Gorgon City ft MNEK
Gypsy Woman, music and lyrics by Crystal Waters
Swish Swish (Remix), music and lyrics by Katie Perry ft Nikki Minaj
Promises, music and lyrics by Sam Smith
Glitter, music and lyrics by Todrick Hall
Plus Lily Savage’s former drag partner and the original Lucy Fur
David Dale, Drag Queen
Felicia DuPaul, Australian diva, Eurovision semi finalist and international recording artiste
Kelly Wilde and more. Hosted by Terri Fox.
Oh What a Lovely Lockdown and Welcome to the Haus of Myztique have been developed with Pride Stages Bursaries from the Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture Network, an LGBT Foundation project, supported using public funding by the National Lottery by Arts Council England.
The Pride Stages Bursary is supported by The Met and Bury Pride, Waterside Arts and Pride in Trafford, The Lowry and Salford Pride, Oldham Coliseum Theatre and Oldham Pride, Manchester International Festival, and Manchester Pride.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Coliseum after being closed for over a year due to the pandemic. Please see our covid-secure procedures here.