FRESH, EXCITING, SHOW-STOPPING, NEVER-SEEN-BEFORE, GROUNDBREAKING, SOUL-SHAKING, HEARTBREAKING TALENT!
The Enby Show are so excited to announce our new residency at The Glitch in Waterloo providing opportunities for trans and non-binary live performers to experiment, try new stuff or even take to the stage for the first time… Join us every month for a Saturday night party supporting and celebrating some of the freshest and most exciting talent to be taking the performing scene by storm!
We all know trans and enby talent is hugely underrepresented in live performance - we deserve BETTER!! This is a chance to steal the spotlight, show ourselves off, and a safe space where we love chaos and embrace the mistakes. It's a trans-centred fun-funky-fresh night of community, laughing, cheering and finger-snapping with shows and dancing until late.
Basically: let's support and uplift one another so more of us can become superstars and take over the world!
The lineup for each show will be announced in the weeks before the event, so please do keep an eye on our social media for updates and announcements.
We'll also do our best to update the ticket link and have the performers for each show listed below…
April's lineup includes the incredible:
- Mimi Chanel
- Diomede
- Nyongbella
- I-Gemini
- Hosted by Cyro!!
THE PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY
Are you a seasoned performer looking to shake things up?? Are you a newbie looking to take to the stage for the first time?? Perhaps you have a big show coming up and would like a chance to try something out…
This opportunity is open to live performers of all kinds, at all levels of experience. Here are some performance disciplines this would be great for, but it is not limited to:
- Drag artists
- Musicians
- Singers
- Poets
- Actors
- Burlesque
- Live art
- Sideshow
- Comedians
…and more, as much as the venue will allow! (sadly we cannot accept fire performers or aerial acts at this time due to venue limitations)
You do not have to be new to performing, nor do you need experience. This is for all levels to experiment, develop and showcase.
You will join us for one workshop session on a Monday evening, 6pm - 8pm, and one showcase variety night on the following Saturday, 8:30pm - 10:30pm. The workshop session will be lead by a trans or non-binary icon working in the industry, who will share some of their knowledge/techniques with you and there will be a chance to try out your work for feedback should you wish to. The Saturday showcases will foster a supportive and encouraging atmosphere - so don't be afraid to take risks and try something new!
You receive a £100 fee for attending the workshop and performing in the show. There may be opportunities to attend the workshop virtually.
| | WORKSHOP | SHOWCASE |
| | | |
| MARCH | 18th | 23rd |
| APRIL | 22nd | 27th |
| MAY | 20th | 25th |
To apply, fill out the google form at this link. There is also a section in here for uploading short video or audio applications should you prefer this method. Please make sure you are available for both the workshop session and the showcase night for the dates you outline on the form.
We are an anti-racist, anti-colonial, pro-immigrant collective who believe in active inclusion. We therefore especially encourage applications from those underrepresented in live performance, including disabled people and those from the global majority. We will do everything within our power to cater for access needs we are presented with, please make sure these are outlined in the form.
ABOUT THE ENBY SHOW
As recommended by TimeOut London… The Enby Show is a chaotic all-non-binary performance collective bringing together the creme-de-la-thems of cabaret, creating variety shows popping with trans & non-binary finery in solo and group spectaculars. Established in 2020, they've performed up and down the country on stages big and small; from national Prides to basement bars, from West End stages to karaoke venues, they've graced all kinds of spaces with their enby excellence. Expect the unexpected and f*ck the cis-tem.
"Bodacious and inclusive, brass and yet welcoming…"
****- Binge Fringe Mag
"Injects some fun and glamour into your life"
- TimeOut London
"Authentic, powerful and exudes joy"
**** - Broadway World
“these clowns make The Village People look straight”
- a GC account on twitter
TICKETS
Standard ticket price for this event is £10.
There are also pay-what-you-can tickets available, in case you'd like to pay less (or more!) with a minimum of £5.
If you really want to attend but are struggling to pay, see NOTALFOF section below.
SCHEDULE
Doors open: 7:30pm
Show: 8:30pm - approx. 10:30pm (with two intervals)
Dancing until midnight!
ACCESS INFO
The Glitch has gender neutral toilets and no steps to get into the venue, along with a wheelchair accessible toilet. This show will contain loud music. We have earplugs available for those who suffer from noise sensitivity - please just ask a member of the team on the night if you'd like to make use of these. Note: there will be minimal seating available at this show, you can reserve a seat but will need to email in advance. To do this, or if you have any other questions regarding access, please email theenbyshow@gmail.com.
There will be a ‘Care Bear’ in attendance at this event, so if you are thinking of going alone and want someone to chat to, or even just stand silently next to - find the person wearing bear ears that will be pointed out at the start! They are also there to help resolve any problems in the space - whether that's someone acting inappropriately, any issue with the show or venue, or if you find something triggering/need to talk something through, they are there to help you handle the situation with tact and care.
This show is running a NOTAFLOF (not turned away from lack of funds) scheme. If you want to attend this event but are struggling to pay, please email theenbyshow@gmail.com with the subject line 'NOTAFLOF' and we will sort something for you - no questions asked or explanations needed.
Please note The Enby Show is a safe space for all LGBTQ+ people and allies - come as you are, and you will be celebrated. However, transphobia, homophobia, racism, misogyny or any other form of hate speech will not be tolerated under any circumstances - and we reserve the right to ask disrespectful audience members to leave without refund. If you are not a member of the LGBTQ+ communtiy, please be aware of the space you are in, try not to take up space, and treat it with respect.