QUEENS

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Theatre (drag, opera)

  • Venue 26
    Summerhall - Main Hall
  • 21:15
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: Germany
  • Group: Anne Welenc, Made In Germany Showcase
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains haze. Contains flashing lights. Audience participation, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Contains references to natural disasters, death. Partial nudity. Scenes of a sexual nature.
  • Accessibility:
    Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Please note, latecomers may not be admitted.

Description

Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I return as undead, washed-up drag queens when a powerful force opens the gates to the present. Together with Penthesilea and Valkyrie, they have lived in limbo for centuries, ruling over various sub- and parallel worlds. As they grapple with their shared history and enduring patriarchal power structures, the idea of a joint rule emerges. Moving between opera, drag and drama, Anne Welenc's directorial debut QUEENS plays with historical and pop cultural legacies in a bold and provocative exploration of gender, power and identity. For fans of dramatic queens, drag and absurd-comic musical theatre.

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General venue access

  • Audio enhancement system
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    Audio Described
    Signed Performance
  • Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, follow the signs up the access ramp, pass in front of the decking bar and into the main reception. Follow signage to the Lift. Take this to the first floor, then take a left through the double doors. The Main Hall is on your right.

    • Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp, Lift (Building Lift)

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info

Signed performances

  • Dates: 21 August
  • Interpreter: Anna Spence (She/Her/Hers) - Not Selected
  • Type: BSL
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating requests in relation to the location of the interpeter.

Audio described performances

  • Dates: 20 August, 21 August
  • Type: NotSelected
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Fabian 37 days ago

QUEENS is a very original and entertaining show that reconfigures the 'rules' of theatre.' I must say the costumes and make-up are something else! It is a multilayered, theatrical drag-race but also personal meeting between Elisabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, watching us from another dimension. The Berlin based actors have great singing voices and a flavoured chemistry together. Just surrender to the Berlin vibe and authentic direction this show is taking!

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Get the Chance (3/5 stars) 30 days ago

QUEENS encapsulates Berlin LGBTQI+ culture, with the crudeness of a drag show, meeting punk and thoughtful commentary on patriarchy, history and popular culture. A brilliant show

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Disrupting Stages 31 days ago

" the costumes and makeup are excellent. The actors sing well – fortunately as it is billed as an opera of sorts."

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