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Pecs: Kings of the North at Contact

Pecs: Kings of the North at Contact Theatre, Manchester 11 February 2022 Tickets from £10.00 — Book now

With slick moves, hilarious comedy and lively lip-syncs, drag king troupe Pecs: King of the North launches Queer Contact Festival 2022.

Making their Manchester debut, the Kings of Pecs bring a cabaret extravaganza. Creating critically acclaimed shows for the LGBTQ+ community since 2013, Pecs Drag Kings are an all-women and non-binary theatre and cabaret company. Exploring gender identities, politics and sexuality, the troupe create a cultural space for queer women, trans and non-binary folk.

With song, dance and comedy, expect a sexy, raucous and highly entertaining evening and a fabulous celebration of inclusivity, queerness and community.

Pecs: Kings of the North at Contact Theatre, Manchester 11 February 2022

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