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Queer Theory: Gaybourhood

Yes, it's festival time and Govanhill is the place to squeeze this summer when Queer Theory bring Gaybourhood to the Rum Shack on Thursday 8th August!

Queer Theory: Gaybourhood

About Queer Theory: Gaybourhood

Welcome to the gaybourhood!

Yes, it's festival time and Govanhill is the place to squeeze this summer whether you're pan, trans, cis or sizzled by that hot sun! The beer is flowing, the looks are knowing, and the queers are creaming for cabaret at our Gaybourhood transtravaganza at the Rum Shack on Thursday 8th August.

Featuring:
Niki Rush (host/ performance artist/ dancer)
Be Not Afraid (electro/ rap duo)
Reagan Allen (comedy/ live music)
Aziza Brown (singer & beatboxer)
Slutdrop Sally (drag)
Corvis Aleander (burlesque)
RJ Hunter (poet/ comedian)

Tickets available from £6 on Outsavvy

This event is part of the Govanhill International Festival. For more info about the festival head here: www.govanhillbaths.com/festival/

Accessibility: The show is taking place in the basement venue which is only accessible by stairs. There will be a mixture of seating and standing. The Rum Shack doesn’t tolerate any discrimination or harassment. Venue toilets will be gender neutral. If you have any issues on the night please contact us, the door stewards or the bar staff.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at queertheoryglasgow@gmail.com

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