We’re stoked to announce resident FemFest father figure, Dad:will be hosting FemFestive 2023! Dad is packing his sleigh (a Volvo estate) full of goodies to share with you on the 17th December. Goodies include unreal raffle prizes, incredible cabaret acts and mince pies. Dad has many accolades under his tool-belt, to name a few: Winner Brighton Drag Pageant 2023, Winner Brighton Pride Bursary 2022, and Man Up London Finalist 2022.
First Act announcement: Selena Mersey. Selena’s got her thermals on because her nan told her she’ll catch her death out there. But the mistletoe’s calling and our Selena’s bursting with seasonal joy, so get ready to shed those many, many layers… you can leave your bobble hat on.
Selena Mersey is a musical comedy powerhouse, bisexual burlesque babe, and a force of nature theatremaker. A rising star on the UK's cabaret scene, she has performed in the finals of the Musical Comedy Awards, the semi-finals of Burlesque Idol, and made a splash on TikTok with over 3 million views.
Second Act announcement: Lucy Andrina.
Cairo trained belly dancer Lucy will shimmy and shake for your delectable entertainment! Lucy spent three years training in Cairo, Egypt, the heart of belly dance or its real name Raqs Sharqi, learning the secrets with some of the legends of the dance. Known for her strong shimmies, Lucy is a hips Queen, whose cheeky and fun loving personality, will keep you entertained and entranced by her strong and isolated pelvic movements. No fakery here, this is the real deal – you want to see belly dancing? This is it!
Third Act announcement: Su Mi as Michael Cornelius C**ty Weather the Third.
Cornelius C*nty weather the Third, our rootin tootin inanimate friend comes to life! Secret desires revealed , Cornelius showcases his country ways through the art of clowning and drag! Su Mi is a British Queer Malaysian Alternative Stand up & Character Comedienne / Musician based in East London. High energy and story telling.
Fourth Act announcement: Gaylien De Mars
It’s Gaylien’s first Christmas! After learning all about Christmas traditions, Gaylien thought long and hard about what to give the humans as a Christmas gift. After all, the humans have given Gaylien countless earth adventures, and even more STIs! As a thank you, Gaylien wants to do something nice for them.
Seeing as Santa is a weird creep who breaks into the humans houses at night, steals their cookies and drinks their milk, Gaylien thought they would commit murder to show their appreciation to the humans.
Look out santa! Gaylien’s transforming into Steven, and you’re on their naughty list.
Fifth Act Announcement: Mitzi Fitz:
Get ready for the wildest acting seminar you’ve ever attended! In her 42 years in showbiz, Mitzi Fitz has seen and done it all. Tonight, she’ll bare all, in more ways than one… Expect practical tips on breaking into the industry, behind-the-scenes insights into Hollywood’s latest and greatest, and uncomfortably explicit descriptions of her ex-husband Larry’s genitalia.
Sixth Act Announcement: Fabio Lezonli:
Since bursting onto the scene at the beginning of the year, Fabio Lezonli has left his mark upon thousands of unsuspecting audience members. Nicknamed "The nepo baby of the east London drag scene", because he somehow seems to be related to half of the London drag scene, he always leaves his fans frazzled, fanny-fluttered and frenzied for more. He can do it all (or at least believes he can).