A night celebrating Victoria Wood the legendary comedy writer and performer whose work has been taken to the bosom of the queer community.
Join Manchester’s camp and queer film and TV club Make A Scene for an evening jam packed with laughs, drag queens with wrinkly tights, musical tributes, dressing-up and more episodes of Victoria Wood shows than you can shake a garibaldi at!
Hosted by Make A Scene’s Gary James Williams with drag icons Anna Phylactic (Drag S.O.S., Dragula) and Banksie (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) as Acorn Antiques’ Mrs Overall and Miss Babs, the evening will see full screenings of classic episodes of sketch show Victora Wood ‘As Seen On TV’ and Victoria’s sitcom dinnerladies on the big screen - interspersed with sing-a-longs to classic Victoria Wood songs, chats with special guests about Vic’s work and what she means to the LGBTQ+ community. With games, audience participation and even a costume catwalk where you can show off your best Victoria Wood inspired look.
With thanks to the BFI National TV Archive.
Dressing up is encouraged and rewarded with the best Victoria Wood inspired costume winning a trophy and grand prize.
Tickets:
£15 general admission
£10 low/unwaged and Equity/Writers Guild and MU Union members
£0 community
Booking fee donated by ticket partner Skiddle to Manchester Pride Charity.
Profits from SCENE ticket sales donated to Manchester Pride Charity which supports, empowers and enriches LGBTQ+ community groups.
MORE information
Age rating: 18+
Venue accessibility information: https://newcenturymcr.com/accessibility/
TIMINGS
19:00 - Doors
19:30 - Feature starts
22:30 - Feature finishes
WHY NOT MAKE A NIGHT OF IT?
Manchester is the place to be for pride celebrations. And the city’s hotels are joining the party.
From vibrant parades and dazzling drag shows, to inspiring exhibitions, fabulous film festivals (That’s Us!) and epic parties, the city is ready to celebrate in full force.
When you book to stay over, enjoy exclusive offers and celebrations for SCENE and Pride.the action and enjoy exclusive Pride perks, including:
🔥 Up to 30% off your stay
🍳 Fabulous drag breakfasts & brunches - because glitter goes great with pancakes
🍸 Limited-edition Pride cocktails - sip something special in celebration
🎁 Freebies and surprises - because who doesn’t love a little extra?