CAMP CABARET: So Camp It Hurts

CAMP CABARET: So Camp It Hurts

Drag! Burlesque! Lip-sync battles! Camp chaos you won’t recover from.

By Hadrian's Lover

Date and time

Thursday, May 22 · 7:30 - 10pm GMT+1

Location

The Fitzgerald

11 Stevenson Square Manchester M1 1DB United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

🎤 IT’S BIG. IT’S BOLD. IT’S BRIMMING WITH BAD BEHAVIOUR.

Welcome to CAMP CABARET — a night of unhinged drag, burlesque, lip-sync battles, live queer chaos, and absolutely no subtlety.

Think:
👠 Drag Race meets The Price Is Right
💋 John Waters directing Eurovision
💄 Cabaret with sequins, scream-laughs & audience catwalks
📺 Retro game show fever dream where YOU might end up on stage


✨ Expect:

  • OTT drag + burlesque performances
  • “Campiest Lip Sync” audience showdown
  • Wild musical acts & clown chaos
  • A room full of gorgeous, glittery queers

💖 This isn’t just a show. It’s a glorious glitter-fuelled mess in the best possible way.


🎟 Tickets & Packages:

We believe in making queer joy accessible. Here’s our fab, flexible ticket lineup:

🎀 Early Bird — £5

Available until May 15 or until they sell out!


💋 General Admission — £8

Full-price ticket, full-throttle fun.


Pay-It-Forward Ticket — £10

Helps fund someone else’s night who might not otherwise afford it. You legend.


🫶 Low-Income / Pay-What-You-Can — Free / Donation

Queer joy should never be gatekept. Email us at info@hadriansloverhub.co.uk for free/pay-what-you-can guest list options. No questions asked.


🎟 Group Bookings (4+)?

Message us for cheeky discounts!


👑 Who’s Performing?

Full lineup announced soon! Expect:

  • Drag queens & kings
  • Burlesque divas
  • Live singers
  • Absurd comedy
  • A game show MC with no moral compass

Wanna perform? 💌 DM us on Instagram or email info@hadriansloverhub.co.uk!


🍸 Bonus Camp Moments:


📸 Photo Booth – Big boas, bigger glasses
🎲 Audience Games – Lip sync for your life, or at least for a “Campest Creature” sash
💃 Dance party after the show – DJ spinning iconic camp bops until we say stop


💖 Why This Matters

All proceeds go toward the creation of Hadrian’s Lover, a queer cultural space in Manchester that celebrates joy, identity, and chosen family.

So come for the chaos — stay for the community.


📲 Follow us @hadrianslover_mcr for performer reveals, behind-the-scenes nonsense & outfit inspo.

Frequently asked questions

Is this show seated or standing?

Mostly seated, but you’ll be up dancing eventually — trust us.

Can I come in full camp drag/costume?

PLEASE do. Camp fashion is encouraged — the bolder, the better.

Can I bring my nan?

Only if she can handle burlesque and jokes about lube.

Accessibility?

Sadly, The Fitzgerald is upstairs and not currently wheelchair accessible. We’re working to host future shows in more inclusive spaces.

Organized by

Hadrian's Lover: Cultivating Community, Celebrating Diversity

We host dynamic, inclusive events that bring Manchester's LGBTQIA+ community together. From art shows to workshops, and support groups to networking events, our goal is to create spaces where everyone can connect, create, and thrive. Join us in shaping a vibrant, supportive community hub in the heart of Manchester!

Early bird discount
£5 – £13.70