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Queer Theory: Arrows of Desire

Queer Theory return to Nice N Sleazy with 'Arrows of Desire', a heady mix of music, performance art, spoken word, comedy, drag and variety with a focus on the subversive and experimental!

Queer Theory: Arrows of Desire

About Queer Theory: Arrows of Desire

5th December 2025
7.30pm - 4am
Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow City Centre G2 3LG
£6 - £10
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“Saint Sebastian,
patron saint of Queers
for no other reason than
we claim you,
and we claim you because
we know what it is to be pierced,
both by love and by hate.”
Queer Patron Saint by Jim Wise

CABARET 7.30-11
Craig Manson (host / performance artist)
Medb (indie singer-songwriter + band)
Lichi (pop/jazz singer-songwriter)
Femme Castratrice (dance/ performance art)
Kfir Lapid (performance artist)
Sally Saint Scot (drag vocal vixen)
Syd Baskind (standup)

CLUB 11-4
Prince Peach (disco/ house/ queer classics)
Sh’Needza Woman (garage/ afrobeats/ gay pop)

Poster uses Botticelli’s painting of St Sebastien from 1474

Venue accessibility: we are using the basement venue that is only accessible by stairs. Nice n Sleazy has gender neutral toilets and a safe space policy detailed at www.nicensleazy.com/safe-space-policy

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

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