Thick & Tight: Camp as Christmas
Audiences experience an irreverent cabaret-style variety show combining dance, drag, mime, lip-sync, and satire. The performance features an eccentric nativity cast including the Virgin Mary, Father Christmas, Judy Garland, and Melania Trump alongside show tunes and quick costume changes. The production delivers a celebratory, inclusive, and subversive take on the holiday season.
What to Expect
Queer cabaret variety show blending dance, drag, lip-sync, and festive satire.
Event Details
Duration
Approximately one hour.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Adults and teens aged 15+ who enjoy queer cabaret and festive satire
Vibe
Queer, camp, irreverent
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Low
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Standard entry from £26. The preview performance on Thu 10 Dec at 7.45pm has £20 flat-rate tickets. Concession discounts are mentioned, with details linked. Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand. – Get tickets
- Hours: Preview: Thu 10 Dec, 7.45pm. Listed relaxed and captioned performances: 7.45pm on 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 and 28–30 Dec, and 2 Jan; 6.00pm on 13 and 20 Dec and 3 Jan; 2.30pm on 31 Dec.
- Accessibility: All performance spaces and toilets offer step-free access, with captioned and relaxed performances.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a card or use digital payment, as cash is not accepted across the venue.
- Choose a listed relaxed performance if you prefer freedom to move or enter and exit; a chill-out space and headphones are available.
- For the 15 December BSL-interpreted performance, book through the access email or phone number provided by the venue.
- Note the 15+ age guidance and adult content, including swearing and mild sexual content, before booking for younger visitors.
- Plan for a one-hour performance with no interval, and be aware that haze is used during the show.
Special Events & Promotions
- Concession discounts are available.
- The 10 December preview has flat-rate tickets.
- Relaxed performances are scheduled on 10–13, 15–20, 22 and 28–31 December, and 2–3 January.
- The 15 December performance is also British Sign Language interpreted.
- A post-show talk takes place on 16 December.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this performance suitable for?
It is recommended for ages 15 and over and includes swearing and mild sexual content.
What should I know about the performance format?
It lasts about an hour, has no interval and uses haze.
Are performances captioned?
All performances are captioned. Relaxed performances are also offered; one performance includes British Sign Language interpretation.
What makes a relaxed performance different?
Noise and movement are welcome, and audience members may enter and leave during the performance. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for adults and children.
What food and drink are available, and can I pay with cash?
Southbank Centre has cafés, bars, restaurants and street food, but its venues are cash-free.
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