Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival: Getting into Drag - Panel Discussion
- Friday 07 Nov 2025
- 6:30pm
- Lemon Tree
Overview
Lemon Tree
What does it take to make it as a drag performer today? From their early “baby drag” days to becoming booked and busy stars, CJ Banks, Himish Macbeth and Uncle Tony share their journeys in crafting distinctive drag personae and perfecting their performances with UK drag superstar Miss Peaches. They’ll also dive into the behind-the-scenes realities of making a living in drag, including the late nights and hard work it takes to thrive!
Important information
14+ (under 18 with an adult)
Price
Pay what you can £5, £8, £10, £12
Artist Bios
CJ Banks is known for her wacky, bizarre and fabulous brand of drag madness! Jack of many trades, whether she’s singing, dancing or flipping upside down, she’s guaranteed to leave you thoroughly entertained.
Himish Macbeth is a drag king based in Fife, in it to spread queer disabled joy. He started drag in 2022, after turning 40, but the midlife crisis is working out pretty well for him so far. In 2024, he was a finalist in Man Up, Europe’s biggest drag king competition, and has entertained crowds from Aberdeen to Auckland. Himish is physically disabled, and often performs using his wheelchair, though he’s best known for his crutch-based dancing and costumes.
A tireless advocate and champion of Uncle Culture, Uncle Tony’s life mission is to live large and love hard. Aberdeen’s premier uncle, and undisputed King of Karaoke, will charm you with his avuncular dance moves and dulcet Doric tones.
Miss Peaches is Scottish and UK drag royalty. She’s known as the dancing queen of Scotland. From featuring on international makeup campaigns to headlining and hosting Scotland’s biggest pride events, Miss Peaches represents UK trans-fem drag artistry at it’s finest.
Pricing Guidance
£10: This is the standard ticket price for this event. This option is for people who have access to a regular income.
£8: This option is a concession price for those on a reduced income such as students and pensioners.
£5: This pricing option is for people who are on benefits, are unemployed, and/or who worry about meeting their basic needs.
£12: This option is for people who have access to a regular and disposable income, and who have the means and desire to contribute towards making this event affordable for others.
Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival
Aberdeen Queer Arts Festival is a multi-artform celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Aberdeen and beyond!
Join us for four days celebrating queer creativity!
With a fabulous mix of cabaret, comedy, music, panel discussions, workshops and a community open stage there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Immerse yourself in a showcase of outstanding queer artistry, enjoy thought provoking panel discussions and throw some shapes among fine company at our Tea Dance.
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