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Description
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Activity, Cabaret/Burlesque and Classes
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Tickets from free
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City Centre
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Over 18
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Fri, 6th Nov 2026 @ 13:00 - 14:00
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13:00 - 14:00
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents:
Developing Your Drag Act with Crip Ladywood
We will look
at:
Personal Development
-connecting/reconnecting with who you want to be in drag & thinking
about what you want to say
- looking at ways to achieve those goals
Professional Development
- looking at ways to build your presence off stage
- what bookers are looking for
- looking at when to pivot and when to keep pushing through
What to bring:
-Ideas, hopes & fears
-A willingness to engage with others
-The sort of kindness to other attendees
you'd expect in return
ABOUT CRIP LADYWOOD:
Crip Ladywood rolled onto the Birmingham drag scene in late 2021
and has been going from strength to strength since. He's one of the
UKs best known disabled Drag Kings, combining live vocals with camp
comedy patter and heartfelt love for his craft and communities.
Winner of Europe’s biggest Drag King contest, Man Up 2024, host of
Ladywood’s Legends & Man Cave. He is an award-winning cabaret Drag
King, who has performed across the UK and internationally to
thousands, blending old school drag talent with bold looks and
sharing an infectious love of life and laughter. He’s able to
provide hosting skills, games, comedy, live singing using his wide
range, and even the odd lip-sync too.
When not in drag Crip's alter ego Emma (they/them), has over a
decade of experience in disabled peoples' activism and campaigning.
They are a consummate public speaker and educator. Leading with
compassion, but not losing sight of the end goal, they have worked
tirelessly to advocate for disabled peoples' liberation. Emma is
currently the Access Lead of Birmingham Pride, and a proud Equity
member.
As a genderqueer, bisexual, fat, neurodivergent, wheelchair user
they bring their unique perspective to the drag world which touches
on what it is to be queer, to be proud of one's existence, to
struggle to access community, and the importance of finding and
treasuring the moments of lightness and joy.
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival is supported using National
Lottery Funding through Arts Council England.
Please note that there may be videography & photography during workshops for festival promotion. If you would not like to be seen, please notify the workshop instructor.
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
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Workshop with Crip Ladywood
Single Admission |
13:00 - 14:00 | Free admission |
Location
Address
4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY
Area
City Centre
Organiser
Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival
The first festival of its kind in the United Kingdom is landing right here, in the second biggest city, the land of the 0121, the birthplace of Black Sabbath and where ‘Bab’ is used as a greeting more than hello… Birmingham!
On November 6th-8th 2026, step into a world of utter fabulousness, jaw dropping glamour and outrageous humour, where both the weird and wonderful are championed. Celebrating all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent that Drag and Burlesque has to offer. With a commitment to showcasing international performers and platforming stars of Birmingham… Expect cabaret on steroids!
Produced by ‘Birmingham’s Queen of Burlesque’, Dominus Von Vexo, founder of House of Allure. The festival will be a sparkling, scintillating, steamy cocktail of shows and workshops in the bull’s eye of the city. Sizzling showgirls, daring drag, comedic clowning, bawdy burlesque is but a tease of what is to come; across various venues that contribute and define the creative heartbeat of the city.
In the words of Brummie legend, Julie Walters, “Stage is the most exciting!” and we cannot wait to bring you that thrill.
Join us, for what will be a beautiful and unforgettable celebration of authenticity, diversity and joy, adding to the rich legacy of our city! We invite you to be a part of that history!
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