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Help Drag Queens vs. Zombies rise at Edfringe 2022
Hove, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Aim
Help us take our debut theatrical show to the Edinburgh Fringe - Drag Queens vs. Zombies - A dead fabulous comedy horror!
Who are the Haus of Dench?
Hiya luv! We are a comedy drag collective originating in York, who started our fabulous creative endeavours with the cult cabaret/club night Lip Sync Lollapalooza. We're made up of drag acts, writers, film-makers, artists, all with an aim of creating drag-infused events and productions with a distinctly Northern flavour (that flavour is Bovril).
What's "Drag Queens vs. Zombies"?
Drag Queens vs. Zombies is our brand new theatrical venture, a comedy horror about a pandemic (not that one). Written by award-winning writers Eleanor Mason and Matt Stallworthy, and featuring Haus of Dench drag stars Kate Butch and Crudi Dench, the show tells the tale of Kate and Crudi's strained friendship as they attempt to put on a star-studded cabaret night to revitalise their careers. But backstage bust ups become the least of their worries when zombies invade the theatre! Using their unique skills the feuding pair must mend their friendship and save their audience from a gruesome fate!
Is it any good?
Yes! Have a read of these reviews babeh:
“Fast-paced entertainment that really delivered on every level” ★★★★★ - LondonTheatre1
“Escapism from reality at its finest” ★★★★ - London Pub Theatres Magazine
“Hilarious, and at times heartwarming” ★★★★ - Fairy Powered Productions
Why go to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?
After successful runs at the York Theatre Royal, Pleasance (Islington) and King's Head Theatre (Islington) we are confident that Drag Queens vs. Zombies will be a monster hit at the world's largest arts festival! Going to Edinburgh will give us the opportunity to further develop the show for potential touring opportunities and allow us to be seen by leading arts professionals who can help us take the production to the next level. We're thrilled to be performing at Gilded Balloon, one of the "Big Four" venues in Edinburgh.
Why are you crowdfunding?
We're a small company competing with some big players in Edinburgh (with much larger budgets) and although we have managed to raise most of our funds via previous productions and shows, we need your support to raise that last little bit to ensure our show makes it up and is a success at the Fringe!
Money you kindly donate will help towards:
- Production quality: A revamp of set, costumes, props, alongside further developed sound and lighting design, so we can be the prettiest ladies in all of Scotland!
- Marketing: Flyers, posters, banners, promotional items, PR support, anything we can get our hands on and brand with "Drag Queens vs. Zombies" on it so we can get the word out about our fabulous show
- Accommodation: Accommodation prices in Edinburgh have shot up again and is a huge barrier to overcome for a small company like us to just have a roof over our heads for that length of time (alongside paying rent where we normally reside too!)
- Transport: Drag Queens don't travel light unfortunately!
What do I get out of this?
Apart from the warmth in your heart knowing that you're helping a delightful group of up-and-coming creatives achieve their dreams? Check out the rewards we have on offer and see if anything takes your fancy!
Thank you so much for your support, please do donate and share this project if you can! x
This project successfully funded on 19th June 2022