Bats in the Bush - A  queer cabaret night at Rough Trade Bristol
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A event held at Rough Trade Bristol on Saturday 12th October. The event starts at 20:00.


It's in the trees it's coming!
Wig in a Box's only event for 2024 is going to be a celebration of the dramatic, the gothic and the sublime! Putting together two icons for a cabaret night like no other
Drag artists, burlesque bombshells and incredible musicians are coming together for a curated cabaret night celebrating the punk majesty of Siouxsie Sioux and the sensual romanticism of Kate Bush.

Get ready to backcomb your hair, dig out that red floaty dress or those leathers. Take your shoes off and throw them in the lake and come and join us in our happy house!

LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENTS SO FAR:
XANTHE
https://www.instagram.com/xanthekween?igsh=MWFyYmNnczV3N2Z3cg==
One of the hottest talents on the Bristol scene - Xanthe is known for their power-house performances that mix pathos with pure energy.
Jada Love
https://www.instagram.com/jada_love_the_performer?igsh=d2dudjI3dGViNnhu
Jada Love is an International, Multi Talented Otherworldly enchanting performer with over a decade of experience in the Cabaret world
Eveline
https://www.instagram.com/evelineofficialx?igsh=eXlmazBieG5nNGNw
Eveline is an electronic goth solo artist. Combining an ethereal synth driven sound with deep and haunting vocals. This is expressed live through a mysterious, elegant and theatrical performance

So many more acts to come follow us on Instagram for all announcements...@wiginaboxpromotions

Accessibility info:
Rough Trade is fully wheelchair accessible, including bathrooms. The venue is attached to a record shop that is open in the day and a café that sells alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If you get overwhelmed, there are options to head to the back of the venue and there are places to sit to take some time out within the café space.

A free carers ticket is available for those who need it. Please just pop me a message and a ticket will be left on the door for them. [email protected]

If you need some help or need more information, please don't hesitate to let me know.
please email [email protected] with any questions.

Wig in a Box Promotions is an LGBTQ+ and friends producer and strives to make events that are safe and fun for all. If someone makes you uncomfortable during our shows, please find one of our representatives and flag it with them. Wig in a Box has a zero-tolerance approach to harassment of any kind.

Doors: 7:00 pm
Show 7.30 pm
Curfew 11:30pm

Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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