Defying Drag-ity
Northern Stage
Overview
It’s time to tryyyy defyyying drag-ityyy…
Join Ophelia Balls and Bonnie Lad for a truly Ozmopolitan evening.
Enjoy a glass of Elphaba’s Elixir upon arrival, and rejoicify as you take part in a wickedly themed quiz and West End themed karaoke, with cabaret performances from Ophelia and Bonnie throughout.
Northern Stage is the most swankified place in town, so don’t miss all of the festivating! Fancy dress is optional but encouraged, with prizes for the most Galindafied among you.
Prizes will include booze, Northern Stage tickets and café bar vouchers!
Ophelia Balls is probably the original angel of the north. She’s done everything, from adult panto to UK tours with Rupaul Queens, and hosting pride events. She’s served the LGBTQ community for over 30 years. She returns to Northern Stage following her sold out show A Life NOT In Heels earlier this year.
Bonnie Lad is a drag artist based in the North East, originally from Doncaster. She wanted to be a popstar but cannot sing, so does drag instead.
Since graduating from Northumbria University with an MA in Theatre and Performance, she has been an associate artist at Live Theatre and previously worked as co-founder of theatre company Bonnie And The Bonnettes (previous work includes; Drag Me To Love, And She, W*nk Buddies, Bonnie and Fannies Christmas Spectacular, associate company of Paines Plough).
Bonnie then went on to win Drag Idol Newcastle 2022 and since then has taken the North East scene by storm as a host, DJ and cabaret performer. You can often find her dancing on a table, wearing something leopard print or telling you why Celine Dion’s 2007 Taking Chances Tour changed her life (it really did!)
Book before 7 Nov to enjoy our early bird offer of £11 tickets!
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.