Join us in t'ARTopia (again, but where else would you want to be) for another night of art, words, comedy, cabaret and music from some of our most delicious t'ARTs.
We have invited some of the wonderful contributors to t'ART plus some of our favourite performers to entertain you all, at a night that will be nothing short of t'ARTopian.
We will be raising money for gender affirming surgery funds with this evening's raffle, so come with a couple of a quid, win art and raise money for good causes!
Performers include:
Alex Beighton: Comedian
Alex Beighton was birthed out of the Soho Theatre kicking, screaming and covered in amniotic fluid. A semi-finalist in 2Northdown’s New Act Competition 2021, a regular at Roast Battle and longlisted for Funny Women’s Comedy Shorts Award 2021, Alex is also regularly gay and gross in front of willing audiences across the UK.
“Definitely One to Watch” - Queer Culture Club
Cakey Fake: Cabaret
Hot out the oven and so sweet she'll cause a cavity, this showstopper is too much for even Mary Berry to handle. Charged with 100 sugar rushes and a whole lot of “cheek”, Cakey Fake is as naughty as eating a whole chocolate cake… in a police car.
Eleanor Cozens: Singer & Pianist
Eleanor is a singer and pianist hailing from the North East of Scotland. She recently graduated with a First Class BMus Honours Degree (Vocal Studies) from Edinburgh Napier University, and holds diplomas for both voice and piano.
As a singer, Eleanor has performed in many operas, shows and concerts. She has played principal roles for Edinburgh Studio Opera (‘Eugene Onegin’) and British Youth Music Theatre’s world premier productions (‘Trojan Woman’ and ‘Triptych’). She has produced and performed her own public recitals with the Scottish Arts Club, and has performed as a soloist with the Edinburgh Chamber Orchestra in venues such as the Kings Hall.
As an accompanist, Eleanor has been the répétiteur for operas such as ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’, where she trained the opera singers and accompanied their rehearsals and auditions. She regularly accompanies vocal masterclasses and concerts, musical theatre shows and ceilidh bands. Eleanor has been a private piano teacher for 10 years and has led her own children’s choir.
Eleanor has worked as Front of House Manager for ‘Assembly Festival’ at Edinburgh Fringe (2019) and Coventry UK City of Culture (2021), and is currently Supervisor for ‘Cabaret’ at the Kit Kat Club, starring Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.
Jess Fitz: Pop Artist
Known for her big hair and big voice, Jess Fitz is a London-based queer pop artist influenced by powerful female voices including Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse. Since releasing her debut single in 2020 Jess has had support from BBC Radio 6Music and BBC Introducing; surpassed 100,000 Spotify streams and has also performed at iconic London venues including The Jazz Café and Ronnie Scott's.
Lailah: Spoken Word Poet
Lailah has been obsessed with words forever. She started writing when she was 15, and has since been performing her poetry at open mics. A native East Londoner, she writes about the identity, the diversity of the city and sociopolitical issues surrounding it.
Fran Sparklypants: Drag King
Fran Sparklypants is here to dazzle their way into your hearts and charm you with a smile. Somewhere between a rockstar and a classical dandy, this Prince of Ponce has brought their costume, opera and rock backgrounds together to create this beast.
Rae Levine: Spoken Word Poet
Rae Levine is a wordsmith and storyteller, born and raised in South East London. As a performer, her unique ability to craft songs and spoken word pieces that speak about the human condition simultaneously manages to pull the audience into her own narrative each and every time. Rae has previously been commissioned by MOBO, BBC, The Bascule Chambers, received an award with Capital XTRA, plus caught the ears of some of the UK’s most influential artists over the years. In early 2018, she released her long-awaited debut project ‘Tears Fall, Passion Swims’ speaking on the experiences of mental health, rediscovery and self-love.
Rae performed at Last Word Festival 2019 and developed a varied portfolio of work after completing her one-year residency at The Roundhouse Poetry Collective in 2019. She is currently focused on continuing to create soundscapes tailored to tell her newly written unique stories, it's all coming together nicely as she readies her return to the poetry scene.