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UK LGBT EVENTS - Acid’s Reign (Edinburgh Fringe Preview) @ Pleasance Theatre London
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03 - 11
Acid’s Reign (Edinburgh Fringe Preview) @ Pleasance Theatre London

A 5 star riotous queer musical. A live band with powerhouse vocals from drag superstars. A revolution on stage. Acid's Reign is BACK! Starring Drag Race UK stars Victoria Scone and Scarlett Harlett, alongside award winning artists S Carr / Jamie Fuxx and Ash Weir plus Gigi Zahir (fresh from supporting Chappell Roan), this daring blend of drag, cabaret, and climate activism is preparing to storm the London stage. It's 2019, and a new supergroup has burst onto the scene, intent on challenging climate change through drag and song (obviously). But as time passes, interest wanes until a tempting commercial opportunity comes knocking which threatens their moral compass. Will they get famous - or stay radical? Expect original bangers, camp mayhem and razor sharp performances in this unmissable, glittery call-to-arms.

Tickets : £ Various Tickets

Address : Pleasance Theatre
5 Carpenters Mews, North Road,
London
N7 9EF

Website : Click Here

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