Festival Programme
15-18 may
We’re delighted to announce our festival programme for Pride in Trafford 2024
There’s some familiar events such as the Official Festival Launch, Laugh Riot and Mini Pride, and some brilliant new additions, such as the Queer Creatives Assembly and the Block Party: A celebration of inclusivity and unity, with headline artists from The Cocoa Butter Club and Family Catwalk Extravaganza.
We’re sure there is something for everyone and we can’t wait to see you at the festival!
Wednesday 15 May 2024
11:00
Trafford Council and Waterside present
Official festival launch
COMMUNITY EVENT
Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF
To mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, and the opening of the Pride in Trafford 2024 festivities, join us for speeches and song as we raise the Pride Flag at Sale Town Hall with the Chief Executive of Trafford Council.
Free Event / All Ages / Approx 20 minutes
Wednesday 15 May 2024
16:30 - 18:30
Gorse Hill Studios & The Proud Trust present
YOUTH PRIDE
YOUNG PEOPLE
Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford M32 0PS
Gorse Hill Studios and Rainbow Reflections will facilitate creative activities with focus on youth voice, engaging in discussions, expressing themselves through various art forms which young people have created. Young people will be able to celebrate, connect and create with lots of like-minded individuals in a safe, fun and welcoming space.
This event is open to Trafford-based youth groups but if you would like to register an interest in attending, you can contact hello@gorsehillstudios.co.uk
Age 12 - 19 / 2 hours
Wednesday 15 May 2024
18:00-19:00
Creative Industries Trafford present
THE QUEER CREATIVES ASSEMBLY
EVENT
Waterside Arts, Sale, M33 7ZF
“We are at the forefront of telling our own narrative. It’s not at the hands of other people who are outside the community anymore.” Billy Porter (Actor/Singer)
A chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate with LGBTQ+ creatives from Greater Manchester at this brand-new gathering.
Whether you're an artist, writer, theatre-maker, designer, or anyone with a passion for creativity, you’ll be welcomed in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. Expect vibrant conversations, meaningful connections, and a chance to network and hear from Queer artists and creatives supported through Creative Industries Trafford.
Free event, but pre-registration required.
Wednesday 15 May 2024
19:30 -21:45
THEATRE
Waterside Arts presents
MAKING WAVES: A CELEBRATION OF NEW QUEER WORK
Waterside Arts, Sale, M33 7ZF
An opportunity to watch four brand new works by LGBTQ+ artists in Greater Manchester in partnership with Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Arts & Culture Network, delivered by LGBT Foundation.
Susan Kerr’s We See Each Other Better with Our Eyes Closed explores being an older Black lesbian in the queer community and love in all its messy complexity. Trans artist and Drag King Hunter Millington explores themes of dysphoria, joy and discovering your authentic self in their new campy country musical for trans equality. Expect live piano, drag excellence and Special Effects in Violet Blonde’s one woman show Special Effects and Bennettiscoming’s emotive music is glued together with his sultry tones and soul-baring lyrics in his new show Late Bloomer: The Pride Performance.
Tickets £12 / £10
Thursday 16 May 2024
20:00
Waterside Arts presents
LAUGH RIOT: PRIDE IN TRAFFORD
COMEDY
Waterside Arts, Sale, M33 7ZF
An evening of the very best in alternative comedy featuring: multi-award nominated comedian, presenter, actor and writer Stephen Bailey, whose indecorous brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents; comic and improviser Kate McCabe; and Jonathan Mayor - a huge cult figure in comedy, with award winning writer, stand up and TV & Radio regular Katie Mulgrew as MC.
Tickets £16 / Age 16+
BLOCK PARTY
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The Cocoa Butter Club
Ghetto fabulous’ family
catwalk extravaganza
curious arts’ mini pride
FILM / The Lounge: Chillout Space
DJs / the village: exhibitors area
FRI 17 / SAT 18 MAY
A celebration of inclusivity and unity, join us for our sensational Block Party. Across the weekend, there’ll be live performances, dazzling cabaret, talks, family activities and loads more.
Our vibrant theatre space will be transformed into a Ballroom, hosting The Cocoa Butter Club, Family Catwalk Extravaganza, DJs and cabaret.