WO-MAN
Wednesday 24th April
8:00pm
Part of Up Next 2024 – a two-week festival celebrating Merseyside artists
A one-person comedy-cabaret based on interviews from drag performers in the local community.
After falling into drag 5 years ago, gender bending performance art took Andrew on a path he never thought existed. After struggling with the rejection on the musical theatre audition circuit, he gave up, but found drag. Performing in drag offered space to sing / say / wear what he wants, an empowering move giving the middle finger to casting brackets, but the journey has also been one of self-discovery. And as the world of drag comes under attack from false narratives in the media, he feels now is the time to tell the true struggles of being a drag performer.
With a script based on personal experience, mixed with real interviews from the local drag community, and entwined with original music, Andrews new show explores the highs and lows of a profession in which product comes before person, being forced to think harder about gender identity, navigating the world of dating when your job becomes your identity, toxic attitudes towards drag within the gay community and the journey of self-discovery as a man, a man who is only visible when he’s in a dress.
A fan of RuPauls Drag Race? Come and spend an hour observing the real vulnerabilities in a drag queens dressing room.
Ticket Offers:
- Festival Pass Wristband: After selling out in 2022, our limited-edition Festival Pass Wristbands return for this year’s festival. The Festival Pass is just £25 per week and gives you access to all events in your chosen week (saving you £23). What’s more, you’ll get an exclusive Up Next Festival Wristband to gain entry into all shows and 10% off at the Unity Bar. View the Week 1 and 2 Pass options and book here.
About Up Next Festival:
Wo-man is part of Up Next 2024 – a two-week arts festival celebrating Merseyside artists.
With a line-up programmed through the Unity Open Call, Up Next Festival features 11 brand-new shows from some of the region’s most exciting artists and companies, plus a comedy night, exhibition launch, live music, panel discussions, creative events and more.
View the full line-up & book a festival pass here or scroll.