Old age can be a drag!
A moving, warm and funny film that charts an intimate portrait of ageing and friendship in the LGBTQ+ world, as Maisie Trollette prepares for the performance of a lifetime to celebrate his 85th birthday.
The Screening will be followed by a live Q & A with the films producer Lee Cooper, Allan Cardew featured in the film and hosted by Derek & Orla.
MAISIE is an intimate portrait of ageing and friendship as Maisie Trollette, Britain’s Oldest Performing Drag Artiste, prepares for his birthday celebrations and meets Darcelle XV for the first time, Guinness World Record Holder and still performing at the age of 88.
Featuring fellow drag legends Miss Jason and Dave Lynn, and the Broadway classics ‘One’, ‘Lady is a Tramp’ and ‘If I never Sing Another Song’, MAISIE is a heart-warming and sometimes heart-breaking peek into the world of a character more colourful than his gowns.