t’ARTopia

Join us in t’ARTopia for a queer-curated night of drag, music, poetry and burlesque from some of our most delicious t’ARTs. We have invited some of our favourite performers to entertain you all, at a night that will be nothing short of t’ARTopian.

We will be raising money for gender affirming surgery funds with this evening’s raffle, so come with a couple of quid, win art and raise money for good causes!

Performers:

J-Love and the Baa-Gee – Music

Jesse is an alternative artist from south London. Jesse is a multi talented musician, playing drums, keys, guitar and bass and has worked with numerous artists and labels as a producer and song writer. Now releasing music under the name J-Love, he’ll be joined on stage by Thom (guitar) & Gillian (bass) from the Baa-Gee. The Baa-Gee is a community of people consisting of musicians, artists, designers etc.

Jesse – he/him – @tharealjloveofficial
Thom – she/her – @thom_jude
Gillian she/her – @itsjustgillian
The Baa-Gee – @thebaagee

Marty Gleeson – Comedy

Marty Gleeson is an Irish standup comedian kickin’ down the front, back and side doors of the London comedy scene. Her offbeat, whimsical and dry performance style pulls you in close and takes to places you don’t see coming. Winner of the Pete Nash Award for comic originality, West New Act of the Year and Max Turner finalist.

‘It’s rare to find a comic whose playful relationship with suspense has an audience laughing before they’ve even spoken, but this seems to be Marty Gleeson’s superpower.’ – Broadway World

‘A breath of fresh air. Funny and original deadpan comedy with an unexpectedly dark edge.’ – Dan
Atkinson

@martygleeson_

ellc – Music

ELLC (ell-cee) is a London-based artist, by way of Nigeria & Northampton. Their work is underpinned by a love for storytelling, vulnerability and playfulness. Their music centres black diaspora identities and blends genres creating an expansive sound whilst exploring the self, relationships and community. Leaning into their dramatic flair they provoke the senses using vivid imagery and a little dash of whimsy. Their latest single Jealous is available wherever you like to stream music.
@ellcsings

Sophy – Poet

Sophy (she/her) is a self-titled writer from the Midlands and works at the Soho Theatre. Her poems are conversational vignettes of lived experiences and explore her identity, relationships and the world around her.

Listen up! This event is not run, associated or hosted by Haloko, for full up to date details about this event visit the official event page.