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Queer Theory: Strength & Softness

Queer Theory returns to Nice N Sleazy on Friday 20th September with another fabulous evening of live music, drag, poetry and comedy!

Queer Theory: Strength & Softness

About Queer Theory: Strength & Softness

Muscle mummies, curvy queens and trans guys with abs, it's time to pump your plump rumps at our all shapes and all sizes 'Strength and Softness' buffet of benderdom!

CABARET 7.30-11
Mystika Glamour (host)
Maz and the Phantasms (psychedelic punk band)
Mx Arrow Jackson (drag)
Alternative Cracks (musical comedy)
Oberon White (music / performance art)
AR Crow (spoken word)
Tomas Bepalo (comedy)

CLUB 11-3
Queer dance after-party by Amanda & Eve

“Vulnerability is not weakness. It is a force. It is a method of collective resistance. It is a way of pushing back; of taking back your voice and saying, “enough.”
Lora Mathis, Hooligan Mag, 2016

Venue accessibility: we are using the basement venue that is only accessible by stairs. Nice n Sleazy’s toilets are gender neutral. The venue has a safe space policy and will have a safe spaces rep working on the event.

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at queertheoryglasgow@gmail.com

Poster features image from legendary Italian singer Mina’s album cover for Rane Supreme.

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