OH GURLLLL, SHE eventFUL :
THIS GAY WEEK:
MUSICALS ARE GAY!
[It doesn’t make you gay if you enjoy them]
Musicals are all about icky acceptance, and loving who you happen to be, and embracing difference, and expressing yourself, and strutting with confidence, and bravely fighting on the trenches of the French resistance with a cockney accent, and empty chairs at empty tables [Ok - it’s not a perfect metaphor].
This week though, the Cockney French are nowhere to be seen - so thrust out your Geri Halliwell Brittania sequins and proudly DRAG YOURSELF to the Musicals at Albany Theatre with glorious Divina De Campo as our 2460-Hun, or strut around Lakeview Park taking in Autumn’s queer nature, or BREAK FREE at The Best of Queen at Belgrade Theatre. Be SO camp you’d make John Barrowman proud. [Don’t worry - he’s on his way later in Autumn].
However you choose to spend your week, have a proper GAY one hun.
Lots of love,
The Autumn Alliance.
The sass be with you!
HIGHLIGHTS:
STRIDE WITH PRIDE
LAKEVIEW PARK: Lake View Rd, Coventry CV5 8GS
Created by Sherbourne Valley Project as part of Autumn Is Queer.
Following the waterway and winding through gentle countryside and quiet lanes, the Stride With Pride route offers all a peaceful escape just beyond the bustle of town. As you follow the path, you'll pass through open fields, hedgerows, and patches of woodland, with occasional glimpses of distant rooftops and local landmarks.
The trail is approachable and scenic, ideal for a relaxed stroll or reflective walk, inviting you to slow down and appreciate the subtle beauty of this hidden natural landmark.
Look out for Mallard ducks, hedgehogs, bat homes, fungi and much much more. What a fabulous reason to go for a stroll somewhere new.
Starting Point: Car Park on Lake View Rd, Coventry CV5 8JZ
Thanks to Ari Fairgreave for creating the trail.
THE BEST OF QUEEN
BELGRADE THEATRE
Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour!
Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.
From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian Rhapsody, to their sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium, you’ll experience highlights from Queen’s extraordinary musical performances, whilst you relive the spellbinding atmosphere that Queen delivered over their illustrious career.
For nearly 50 years, Queen have wowed audiences with their legendary live concerts, heart thumping anthems, and jaw dropping, epic scale productions. With 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles and nearly 300 million records sold, it’s no wonder Queen are recognised as the world’s greatest rock band.
The Best of Queen show will transport you to a Queen concert at the height of their power. With iconic sound and lights and featuring a selection of Queen’s greatest hits, this magical, live stage show is “Guaranteed to Blow your Mind!”
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS!
ALBANY THEATRE COVENTRY
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, DIVINA DE CAMPO stars in DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS!
Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!
Dragged to the Musicals – All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fierce and fabulous world of Drag! A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay!
100% LIVE VOCALS – Absolutely no lip sync battles on this stage. Just unbelievable vocal talent, sprinkled with sass. Whether you live for Les Mis, cheer for Mamma Mia, or you’re crazy for Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone in this ultimate twist on a classic night at the theatre.
With super slick show-stoppers and epic camp-choreo, our Queens will leave you gagging! Dragged to the Musicals; Serving you a night you won’t forget.
Sari Stories
MAC BIRMINGHAM
From our Allies in the far off land of… Birmingham.
Every sari has a story, and we’re sharing yours.
Presented by Midlands Arts Centre and Sampad South Asian Arts and Heritage, Sari Stories shares joyful and moving reflections on the sari, submitted through an open call by individuals across the Midlands.
From climbing mountains and running marathons in saris, to hand crafted saris passed down through family, to expressions of gender and queer identity explored through the beautiful material, this exhibition weaves together a rich collection of stories.
Sari Stories is part of Sari Season at MAC, June–Nov 2025.
Kindly made possible by Arts Council England and players of People's Postcode Lottery.
The Offbeat Sari by Himanshu Verma is a testament to the LGBTQ+ agenda of visibility, self-expression, and resistance to rigid gender norms. By re-imagining the sari beyond tradition, Verma uses it as a vibrant symbol of inclusivity, and the freedom to inhabit one’s identity with pride and creativity. Himanshu is proudly redifining visibility amongst the definitions of tradition.
