Preview: Dragtime!
Charlene Collins lifts the lid on the (spooky) return of a drag phenomenon
When it comes to “scary”, it’s safe to say that 2020 has raised the bar pretty high. With Halloween just around the corner, you’d be forgiven for thinking that nothing could make a socially distanced Michaelmas any more terrifying - but you’d be wrong.
The Kings, Queens and Inbetweens of Dragtime! are back to kick off spooky season in style. They’ll take you on a rollercoaster adventure into the deep, dark depths of drag - from whirlwind dance routines to live music, enchanting burlesque to the downright bonkers…
Alongside old favourites - like Kylie Gender and King Hoberon - a whole new host of performers will take to the stage to make their Dragtime! debut. They’ve all been hard at work preparing their acts behind closed doors, and are finally ready to unleash their spine-chilling creations into the world.
This year, Dragtime! are coming to you live from an eerily empty ADC Theatre, so nobody needs to know that you’re hiding your face behind a pillow (seriously, it’s *that* scary). Or, if you’re feeling sociable, why not organise a household viewing party? With trick or treating off the cards, it’s the perfect way to make the most of Halloween. Sounds like #squadghouls to us.
Dragtime! will be on at the ADC from Wed 28 Oct - Sat 31 October. For tickets and more information, follow this link:
https://www.adctheatre.com/dragtime
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