The Extraordinary Acts Cabaret was first created to launch a zine - raising money for trans healthcare fundraisers (which has, to date, raised over £3,000 for trans people's care!)
The title was reclaimed from transphobic hate speech, which we reject. Emma agrees that trans healthcare is an extraordinary act.. but one of love; community-care; resistance.
As well as celebrating the zine (featuring incredible contributions from queer and trans artists including Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley; Erin Holly and Rory Midhani) for Homotopia: UPRISING, we will present A NIGHT of EXTRAORDINARY ACTS!
Hosted by Brighton based cabaret legend Emma Frankland ("the punk rock angel of your dreams and nightmares" The Stage) this edition will feature performances from incredible drag performer and spoken word artist Subira Joy ("their work weaves together the personal and political - spoken with rage, softness and laughter") and Blackpool icon Harry Clayton-Wright ("A delectably disruptive force in theatre, film and installation. – Attitude Magazine") as well as more acts to be announced soon.
Zines will be available to purchase from Emma at the performance with all proceeds going to local trans healthcare fundraisers.
Arts in Libraries is thanks to funding from taxpayers and is delivered by and through St Helens Borough Council Library Service - a Library Service National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) status as awarded by Arts Council England (ACE).
Please note that this event is strictly 18+.
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