Danny Beard's

Grand Christmas Cabaret

Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December 2024

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Danny Beard, UK drag royalty and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, is bringing their Grand Christmas Cabaret—Leeds Edition—to the iconic Howard Assembly Room for two nights only this December!

Join Danny and an exciting lineup of special guests for a Christmas show like no other, featuring a vibrant blend of drag, sultry burlesque, powerful live vocals, and energetic dance numbers, all set to live musical accompaniments.

Expect an electrifying evening of comedy, song, and unapologetic camp, where Danny’s magnetic stage presence and exceptional vocal talent take center stage. With a mix of classic Christmas tunes and top hits of the year, audiences are invited to sing along and soak up the holiday spirit in what promises to be the ultimate Christmas variety show.

Following the main event on Friday night, continue the party at Kino with cabaret piano, festive cocktails, and even more holiday cheer. Don’t miss this 5-star holiday extravaganza—get your tickets now for a Christmas experience you won’t forget!

“A flamboyant, awesome talent… what a voice!”
★★★★★ – West End Best Friend

“A brilliant mix of camp, modern drag and old school cabaret with a good old fashioned sing-a-long. It is clear that Danny Beard is a national treasure… one of the best shows of the year.”
★★★★★ – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

Part of our Christmas with… series including Eliza Carthy and Madeline Bell.

Price

From £23 (+£1 booking fee)

Doors
6.45pm

Start time
7.30pm

Age guidance
14+
Under 18s should be accompanied by an adult

Special guests

Narcissa Nightshade is known for her juxtaposition of high camp and delightfully dark performances. Sultry, silly and shady, she is a woman who will steal your heart and your bank details.

Mr. Blaque is a neo-boylesque performer blending contemporary dance and acrobatics. He enjoys celebrating queerness in his performances and is part of a larger movement that is redefining the look and feel of burlesque in the UK.

“A masterclass in cabaret” according to RuPaul, Lill is a cheeky northern gal, fresh off the telly (Drag Race UK season 6) who serves bold fashion, style, and charm. And also she’s just really daft.

Coco Deville, a trailblazing burlesque performer, redefines the genre with body positivity, conceptual artistry, and dynamic dance, leaving audiences uplifted with her vibrant, joyous presence.

Manchester-based drag artist Bailey J Mills describes their aesthetic as “crunchy, cheap and affordable”, and a fierce ode to British hun culture.

Manchester based drag artist, Viola combines her skills as a violinist and vocalist in a one of a kind act. Having represented the UK on the hit drag competition series Queen of the Universe, she has secured her position as a cabaret queen in a class of her own.

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