Drag Race UK stars in adult pantomime Rapunzel at Morecambe's Winter Gardens
Written and directed by Davey Hopper, Rapunzel is a fast-paced and glittering show sound-tracked to pop’s most iconic tunes and anthems with costumes, dramatic lighting, group numbers and a very naughty, laugh a minute script.
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Hide AdIt features an All-Star international Drag Cast, including Drag Race UK Season 2 finalist Ellie Diamond, Drag Race USA Series 13 icon, Tamisha Iman, Season 6 and All-Star Season 6 Trinity K Bonet and Season 3 and All Star Seasons 1 and 5 Alexis Mateo.
Complete with glittering sets and more sequins than ‘Ru Paul’s Wardrobe’ and, of course, a back catalogue of pop songs, cheesy anthems and a love duet! It’s going to be camp and maybe just a little bit filthy too! This performance is suitable for age 13+.
Davey Hopper, director and writer said: “I am over the moon that I’ve been asked to direct this fabulous show. We have put
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some filthy adult pantomime magic with them all.”
Ellie Diamond, Drag Race Season Two finalist: “It’s good to get back into theatre as I did a lot of acting when I was younger. The process of learning lines, direction and choreography is exciting. It’s been a very exciting to meet my
American sisters Tamisha, Alexis and Trinity and swap stories and share experiences about Drag Race. I’m excited to get
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Alexis Mateo, Drag Race USA Season 3 and All-Stars Season 1 & 5 said: “I’m very excited to finally be touring the UK. It’s the first time I’ll actually get to explore the cities we’re visiting. It’s my first time back in theatre since I worked at
Disney playing Aladdin for seven years.
“This will also be the first time doing a production where I’m singing live on stage. I’m excited to meet everyone in every city we
visit.”
Tickets start at £28.50 plus booking fee. Visit here for tickets.