Old age can be a drag!
For #Pridemonth in June we are screening the award winning LGBTQ film about Maisie, the oldest performing drag artist in the UK at one of our iconic LGBTQ venues.
A moving, warm and funny film that charts an intimate portrait of ageing and friendship in the LGBTQ+ world, as Maisie Trollette prepares for the performance of a lifetime to celebrate his 85th birthday.
MAISIE aka Maisie Trollette, Britain’s Oldest Performing Drag Artiste, prepares for his birthday celebrations and meets Darcelle XV for the first time, Guinness World Record Holder and still performing at the age of 88.
Featuring fellow drag legends Miss Jason and Dave Lynn, it is a heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking peek into the world of a character more colourful than his gowns and a life of trying to be who you want during a time when being yourself was illegal and dangerous.
The Screening will be followed by a live Q & A with the films producer Lee Cooper, Allan Cardew and also Lavinia Coop.