Acid´s Reign is an explosive new drag climate musical from Relish Theatre in association with Pleasance. The show will preview at Pleasance London, then storms into the Edinburgh Fringe. With a fierce blend of powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit, and unapologetic queer energy, this is not just a musical- it’s a movement.
Acid’s Reign: Glamour. Activism. Reckoning
2019: A radical drag supergroup rises, ready to take on climate change.
Now: Funding dries up. Attention fades. The world moves on.
When commercial success comes calling, the group faces an impossible choice: stay radical – or stay visible.
Acid’s Reign Has a Cast of Drag Superstars
Led by the electrifying Victoria Scone from RuPaul’s Drag Race as Alex Acid, Acid’s Reign features a sensational lineup that includes Scarlett Harlett, also from RuPaul’s Drag Race, as Dina Mite, Gigi Zahir as Ria Listic (fresh from supporting Chappell Roan), Sé Carr / Jamie Fuxx as Micky Steele, and Offie-nominated Ash Weir as Olive Branch. Backed by a live band, the show delivers unforgettable performances filled with charisma, heart, and defiance.
Acid´s Reign is Bold, Camp and Unmissable
Provocative, hilarious, and deeply moving, Acid´s Reign is a riotous celebration of activism, community, and the transformative power of performance. Bold, brilliant, and filled with urgency, Acid’s Reign encourages you to not just observe the revolution this Edinburgh Fringe, but to join in and sing along with it.
Co-writer and Director Luke Howarth said: “I feel absurdly lucky to be bringing this biggest, brightest, brashest version of Acid´s Reign to the Fringe this year. Our formidable cast has been joined by drag icon Victoria Scone, and the maddeningly talented Gabriel Chernick has written an entirely original score. I’m so excited for the audience to jump into the camp and chaotic world of our show.”
Reviews
★★★★★ “A revelation… a celebration of the LGBTQ experience.” – Salterton Arts Review
★★★★★ “Playful, witty and a surefire hit.” – The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “Disarmingly poignant… vibrant and authentic.” – The Stage
★★★★ “A dazzling, thought-provoking triumph.” – The Live Review
“‘We’re thrilled to be bringing ACID’S REIGN to Edinburgh Fringe this year. We’ve spent a long time developing this show and seeing it come to fruition in bigger venues than ever before, with the most phenomenal cast, creative team and our incredible live band, it’s a dream come true. Expect all-new original songs, killer vocals, and stunning production design. We can’t wait for audiences to come along and join the party!”
Morag Davies Producer of Relish Theatre
Acid´s Reign Venues:
Previews from 3 – 11 July (7pm) at Pleasance London, Main House Cabaret.
Edinburgh Fringe at Forth, Pleasance Courtyard, 5 – 31 August (not 12th) @ 15:45
Duration: 75 min
Tickets: From £15
Age Guidance: 14+
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More About Relish Theatre
Relish Theatre is an award-winning company championing bold, inclusive storytelling and new musical theatre with a distinctive queer voice. Founded in 2015, Relish Theatre is one of London’s premier organisations for sustainable new writing theatre productions.
Relish Theatre consistently champion the best new writing from LGBTQ+ playwrights. They want their work to reflect the authentic experience of LGBTQ+ lives, tackle real-world issues and topics, and celebrate the joy, laughter and love of the community.
They provide a platform for the most exciting, creative, and talented early-career artists from all over the country to develop their craft and share their work with others. Relish Theatre strives to ensure their work reaches new audiences who can engage with and relate to their stories.
Relish Theatre creates work sustainably and pushes the conversation of environmental theatre-making as far and as hard as possible.
