Music, Poetry
WERK – The LGBTQ+ Artist Showcase
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    20 Jul

    2024
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    Holding Cell

    The Old Courts
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    16:00

    Doors open

We welcome you to the first’ WERK showcase’ celebrating local LGBTQ+, Queer & Non-Binary artists in Wigan and Greater Manchester. From Drag Queens to Ukuleles this is one QUEER AF event that you don’t want to miss.

FREE TICKETS – The Holding Cell, Bailiff Bar
Line Up (Subject to change)

• Glitter King (Drag Artist)
• Beca (Writer)
• Penelope Carpenter (Musician)
• Izzy Kenny (Musician)
• Ruth Welch (Performer)
• Melancholy (Drag Artist)
• Sammy Holden (Film Maker)
+ More Artists TBA

* There will be stage lighting and short films being shown with effects that might not be suitable for people with light sensitives. This is a relaxed performance space and you’re welcome to come and go as you please, please be respectful of performers and don’t interrupt their set or talk during the performance or you may be asked to leave.

Doors 4:00pm, Performances from 4:15pm | 18+ | Holding Cell, Bailiff Bar

The Bailiff Bar has an accessible toilet. Our main entrance has a couple of steps. There is a ramp available for anyone who needs it. E-mail info@theoldcourts.com with any questions about accessibility.

  • The Holding Cell is within the Bailiff Bar.
  • Main entrance accessible via steps.
  • A ramp is available for wheelchair users.
  • An accessible toilet can be found in this venue.
  • There is no lift in our building.
  • Blue badge holders are entitled to park on the single yellow line on Crawford Street during its times of operation for up to 3 hours without charge.
Holding Cell
  • Performance Time: 16:15

  • Age Suitability & Warning: 18+

  • Accessibility: Find out more >

  • Tickets: You should receive your ticket confirmation within 24 hours of booking. Please check your junk and spam folders. If you still haven’t received anything, please call Quaytickets on 0343 208 6015.

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