exeter pride
We’re DArlings! BACK
1. 05. 202
Donateto Exeter PRide
welcome to exeter pride 2024!
After sadly having to cancel last year, we area back with a bang with a march through the centre, of town, marketplace in Northernhay gardens and an afternoon of workshops and entertainment at Exeter Phoenix.
We’d like to thank all of the outpouring of sponsorships, fundraising, new committee members and volunteer stewards aswell as your donations and other support that have made today possible.
the exeter pride team
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March Assembly:11:00 Marchbegins:12:00 Marketplace13:00-17:00 1-5pm Food,drink&otherstalls Phoenix14:00-18:00 Performances,film,familyzone& YouthZone,workshops Day summary
Marketplace
Northernhay gardens 13:00-17:00
Enjoy food and drink, browse our LGBTQ+ and other community stalls, and support local independent crafters and businesses.
All whilst being entertained by music and drag performers!
Please note you won’t be able to bring or buy alcoholic drinks on site this yearhowever we have a lot of fantastic nonalcoholic drinks for you to try!
13:00-13:15 13:15-13:35 13:40-13:45 13:45-13:40 13:40-13:45 13:45-14:15 14:15-14:45 14:45-15:00 15:00-15:15 15:15-15:45 15:45-16:15 16:15-16:30
Northernhay gardens Buskers Spot
Street Heat Samba Great Western Morris Dancers Intro from Mayor Kevin Mitchell The Fire Service Pandora Midnight Avis Nova Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir Alisha B The Lady Frost Al Head Dance Dynamix Fitness Izzy Available
Exeter phoenix Summary - 14:00-18:00
Take part in workshops, enjoy our family & youth zones, or join us in the auditorium for the music of Suthering & spectrum. And of course it wouldn’t be Exeter Pride without finishing the afternoon with a stack of drag performers and A DRAG COMPETITION!
Performances
Phoenix Auditorium 14:00-18:00
14:00 Welcome from Exeter Pride Team!
14:10 Spectrum - Our local LGBTQ+ acapella choir bringing you songs from around the world.
14:30 Mama Tokus - Writer, singer, performance poet, MC and jazz, blues’n’soul lovin’ lady.
15:00 Suthering - This folk music duo will transport you with exquisite vocal harmonies, piano & guitar.
15:30 15 years of Protest - A short Film about the history of Exeter Pride. See the film section for more details
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16:00 Roberta Calamari - The tasty catch with a voice to match! You’ll never forget the first time you tried Calamari.
16:05 Virina Flower - You’ll have to experience the moment of Flower to understand the beauty of my Drag, so hop on in and let’s get this party started!
16:20 Ginnie DaFuq - Guaranteed to colour your world and brighten up any day. Only blue skies surround her and she’ll fill you with happiness all the way!
16:30 Itward Gorerouge - Last years Drag Comp Winner, Itward brings their vampiric elegance and fun yet dark entertainment to all you mortals.
16.35 - Exeter Pride 2024 Drag Competition! Five Competitors have 3.5 mins each to show you why they should be crowned Exeter Pride 2024 Drag Competition winner.
17:15 Roberta Calamari (see above)
17:20 Cleo Toris - She can dance, she can sing and she’s just generally captivating to look at. This 7ft Barbie can be spotted from a mile off!
17:30 Razzle B. Dazzled - This ooky, spooky, cartoony kook is ready to confound and amazing its next unsuspecting victi- er... audience!
17:35 Darcii Delore - This it girl is always dolled up ready to command your attention and serve you captivating lipsyncs to keep you entranced.
17:45 HEADLINER Ernest The Drag King - Ernest is your typical posh boy- government job and all. But this one has a secret: he's got a huge penchant for partying with the queers!
17.55 Drag Competition Winner Announced!
Work shops
collage workshop 14:00- 16:00 Studio 2
Create a collage flag or poster using historical newspapers and other materials from the Section 28 era and explore the issues LGBT+ faced both then and now. (This workshop is part of 'Section 28 & its afterlives’. Book tickets here.
f i t n e ss 14:00-14:45
Get fit and healthy through the fun of dance with dance fitness coach Josh Brown !
Dance Fitness
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Work shops
The Sing Space 15:00-15:45
Learn “A Million Dreams” with the Exeter Musical Theatre choir! with inspiring choir leader and vocalist Kelly Young, and members of the choir!
Self Love Portrait CluB
16:00 - 17:30
Whether you’re a full-time artist or you haven’t drawn since you were six, This is a space to explore your creativity, try drawing from a model, and build your self-confidence by sitting for others. Book here.
Short Films Threesome
14:00-15:00 studio 74
Three Queer shorts by local Awardwinning Queer Film Maker, Lois Norman followed by Q & A with the maker and members of cast.
Swivel - 6 min 90 sec She is juiced: Ope Lori (13 mins 37 secs)
Crave - (5 mins) Book here.
Short Films
15:30-15:45
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familyzone
family zone
The Workshop, 14:00-18:00
Local LGBT+ charity Intercom will be hosting our family zone, with arts and crafts, drag story time & a chance to meet other families. Book your spot here.
Drag Story Times: 14:15 - 14:25 & 15:15 - 15:25
Youth Zone
Secret Garden 14:00-17:30
LGBT+ charity X-plore will be hosting a drop in space for 12-18 year olds. There will be Mock-tail Making, discussion groups, and a chance to meet other young LGBTQ+ people.
Exhibitions
familyzone Exhibitions
14:00-18:00 Studio 2
History of exeter Pride
2pm-6pm Studio 2
Dip into our audio-visual archive of photographs slideshows, & videos. Listen and watch newly recorded interviews about peoples’ memories of Exeter Pride over the years and why it’s still so important to have today. The accompanying film screens at 15:30 in the Auditorium.
Section 28 & It’s afterlives:
Find out more about this often overlooked period of queer history, hear first hand interviews with those affected by it, and take a look at some of the artwork created in response. A collage workshop will run 14:00-16:00 in studio 2 for more details and how to book.
other events
Exeter central library
2pm-6pm Studio 2
Absolutely Flagulous Workshop! 10:00- 11:45
In this family friendly free drop-in event we’ll be providing you with everything you need to craft your own punky placards, badges and flags with Boba Rhys - The craftiest queen we know! Book your space here.
familyzone Exhibitions
Chill out zone 12:00-16:00
The designated Pride chill-out zone. Listen to some tunes, grab a drink and browse the LGBTQ+ book displays, with a friendly Pride volunteer on-hand
Royal albert Memorial museum
Join artist Alistair Lambert to create your own butterfly inspired piece of art to add to a collaborative sculpture. See more here.
Exeter Phoenix First Floor
Dance Fitness
The Sing Space
Portrait Club
Into the night...
Exeter Pride’s official after party
With over 10 fabulous queens, you know you're going to have a good time. Get your tickets here.
Than ou fabulous sponsors for helping to make
Exeter Pride happen
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Exeter Labour Party wishes everyone a happy Pride
Trowers & Hamlins are proud to support
Trowers is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion. In Exeter over the past 8 years our LGBTQ+ and Allies network has thrived internally, with partners and clients alike. We have supported The Intercom Trust as our LGBTQ+ charity of the year for many years and we are delighted to sponsor Exeter Pride 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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