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Thu 14 May

Jonny Woo, London based, visionary, alternative drag and cabaret artist, brings his hit show Suburbia to Pride in Trafford.

A unique blend of spoken word, story-telling, performance art and rave; Suburbia is a poetic memoir about his life from his childhood in the Medway Towns, Kent, to discovering the drug 'ecstasy' in the 1990s, the clubs of New York and to building a queer community in London.

Now in his fifties, Woo is reflective and honest about the secrets he harboured and the lessons he learnt. His wit is sharp and his desire to shock and surprise is evident throughout.

Expect chiffon dresses galore; wigs; secret confessions and fireworks.

Suburbia played to packed houses at Soho Theatre, London in 2025 and to critical acclaim at Summerhall as part of their Edinburgh Fringe 2025 programme and has been nominated for 2 ‘Offies’ in the ‘Production’ and ‘Performance’ categories.

Suburbia is anything but suburban.

  “Tenderness and warmth...exuberantly danced off with lip-syncs, songs, a rave and very-naked, very Jonny Woo finale.” —  Attitude Magazine
  “Jonny Woo’s talent and story-telling are limitless. All must see Suburbia.” —  Curtain Call Reviews
  “Suburbia is a rip-roaring hour of cabaret, memoir and drag, delivering both sparkle and soul.” —  Fest Mag
  “Spectacular autobiographical cabaret filled with song, story and chiffon” —  The Stage
  “His resonant voice leaves the audience with goosebumps and tears many times” —  Entertainment Now
Times

20:15

Price

£15 Standard

£12 Concession

20% discount for Waterside members

Duration

65 minutes, no interval

Age

18+

Content warnings

Adult content and nudity

Space

The Ballroom

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