Mark your calendars and grab your tickets because the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. 2022, Danny Beard, is hitting the road with their live band for the ‘Straight Expectations’ Tour 2024! Presented by So Comedy & Broken Robot Productions in arrangement with Mirador Management, this tour promises to be an extravaganza of glitter, glamour, and gags like you’ve never seen before.
Described as “high fashion, hilarious, and hairy” by Graham Norton, Danny Beard is a triple threat—combining killer vocals, snappy comedy, and a captivating stage presence that will leave you wanting more. With endorsements from the likes of Alan Carr and rave reviews from Edinburgh Festival Magazine, Danny Beard is a force to be reckoned with in the world of drag performance.
‘Straight Expectations’ is not your average drag show. It’s a musical and comedy journey through the eyes of a 6-foot, scouse drag queen, offering anecdotes about life growing up gay in 90s and 00s Liverpool and insights into becoming Britain’s next drag superstar. From hot celebrity gossip to thought-provoking questions about the nature of drag, Danny Beard will keep you entertained from start to finish.
The tour kicks off on September 4th at Newbury Corn Exchange and will culminate at London’s prestigious Peacock Theatre on September 22nd. With stops in cities like Norwich, Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, and Brighton, Danny Beard is bringing their unique blend of entertainment to audiences across the UK.
But Danny Beard is more than just a drag queen—they’re a cultural icon and LGBTQ+ advocate. Breaking records as the first bearded queen to appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and the first bearded drag queen to win any Drag Race franchise globally, Danny Beard is a trailblazer in the drag community.
In addition to their drag performances, Danny hosts a weekly LGBTQ+ podcast, ‘The Gossip Gays’, and has made multiple TV appearances, including The Weakest Link, Big Brother Late and Live, and a cameo role in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks. With over 186,000 Instagram followers and counting, Danny Beard continues to captivate audiences with their unique flair and infectious personality.
So don’t miss your chance to see Danny Beard live in action! Tickets for the ‘Straight Expectations’ Tour 2024 go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, January 31st. Get ready for a night of scandalous behavior, lots of laughs, and an unforgettable experience with one of the UK’s most beloved drag performers.
The dates are as follows:
SEPTEMBER
Wed 4 th NEWBURY – Corn Exchange
Thurs 5 th NORWICH – Playhouse
Fri 6 th BIRMINGHAM – Alexandra
Sat 7 th POOLE – Lighthouse
Sun 8 th BRISTOL – Redgrave Theatre
Wed 11 TH SHEFFIELD – The Leadmill
Fri 13 th HULL – Truck Theatre
Sat 14 th LIVERPOOL – Playhouse
Sun 15 TH SALFORD – Lowry
Thurs 19 th BRIGHTON – Komedia
Fri 20 TH MILTON KEYNES – The Stables
Sat 21 ST BEDFORD – Quarry Theatre
Sun 22 nd LONDON – Peacock Theatre
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit here. Get ready to unleash your inner fabulousness and join Danny Beard for a night of sheer entertainment that will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.
Photo credit: Ben Ephgrave
