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In a world that feels full of hatred and fear, a slice of theatre that allows you to escape into a world of ‘campness’, colour and the sheer joy of a good drag show is just what you need.
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a fierce musical that tells the story of misunderstanding, hate, fear and how love ultimately conquers all.
Starring icon Adele Anderson (Bernadette), Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton (Tick/Mitzi) and the talented Nick Hayes (Felicia/Adam), it’s a show that really performs. With cheeky adult humour, extravagant dance numbers and glimmers of light, comedy and hope. It’s a night of theatre to remember.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Pamela Raith
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime.
All whilst Mitzi (Kevin Clifton) is en route to meeting his 9-year-old son and unite with his wife. Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a joyous celebration of unity, love, and being unapologetically yourself.
A flamboyant spectacle
Credit: Pamela Raith
For those who love a flamboyant, bright spectacle, this is the one for you. Directed by Ian Talbot and choreographed by Matt Cole, it’s a visual masterpiece that throws the audience into another worldly experience.
The costumes by Vicky Gill and wig supervision by Craig Forrest-Thomas only add to the flamboyant and joyous spectacle that follows the turbulent journey of three queens making their way through the desert, in a campervan named Priscilla.
Audience participation
Priscilla cast credit: Pamela Raith
Whilst no lucky man was pulled up on stage and slotted into the finely-tuned dance routines, there was plenty of audience participation.
The cast were clever in getting the audience to respond to them, without leaning into the cheese of a classic pantomime.
Set and lighting design
The extraordinary set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter enabled audience engagement throughout the entire production. There was never a dull moment to lose interest, as the stage transformed before the audience’s eyes.
The end of the show saw the audience standing, singing and clapping as the theatre was filled with sparkle, shine and a standing ovation.
Book your tickets
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is running at Palace Theatre until Saturday 28th February. You seriously don’t want to miss this one!
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