📢 That’s it. We’re calling an Emergency Cabaret.📢
The world is on fire.
TERF island is a dystopia.
Trans* rights are on the chopping block.
This is cabaret as survival.
Party like it’s the end of the world. What else are you going to do?
We are a small, grassroots queer collective based in Lincoln. We started off with two main aims: first, to give a platform to local queer performers & showcase their talent; and second, to start building up queer community and solidarity in a county (and country) where the far-right is on the rise and LGBTQ+ rights are increasingly under threat. We had fun with our name - Emergency Cabaret - but it is far from flippant. We think this is an emergency, and as usual, queers must find their own ways of surviving - through activism, community, and pleasure. These are the values at the heart of Emergency Cabaret and we invite you to start building it with us.
A note on pricing:
Emergency Cabaret is for everyone and we believe strongly that the arts should be accessible to all. Tickets are on a sliding scale from £5.50-£20. Please reflect carefully on what you can afford, bearing in mind that low income tickets are limited for those who really need them. And if you can, please consider helping us fund future events with a donation ticket.
Breakdown:
Low-income Tickets: These are for those receiving Universal Credit or equivalent, working-class students, people earning minimum wage, and trans* folks. These are limited, so please consider carefully before opting for one.
Standard Tickets: These are for those on a salary and students.
Solidarity Tickets: These tickets are for those who consider themselves financially stable.
Solidarity with Donation Ticket: If you can afford it and would like to support our future events, consider opting for a donation ticket.
Carer and Support Worker Tickets: Your ticket is free if you are coming as a support worker for a ticket holder.
If cost is still a barrier for you, send us a message and we’ll add you to our free list.
Accessibility
Step-free access throughout
Street-level access to the foyer, bar and main room
Fully equipped Changing Places toilet
Chill area / quiet space available
Toilets will be gender neutral & the venue has a Pee in Peace policy
The event is seated with standing options available
The cabaret will contain some strobe lighting and loud noises
This is an inclusive space and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexualities, races, religion, and identities. The event is 18+, or 14+ with an accompanying adult.
We will not tolerate any kind of hate speech or discrimination including homophobia, transphobia, sexism, racism, ableism, and any non-consensual touching. Any behaviour of this sort will result in expulsion from the event without refund.