Marm's Spotlight

What happens when drag becomes a global phenomenon?

Rolling off the back of the Drag Race lorry, armed with nothing but a RuPeter Badge and a fading memory of the Werk Room, Marmalade wades into the territory of post show “fame”, and is left wondering…

Why did she do that? Why did she go on the show? What kind of impact does the show, one of that scale, have on local scenes and their? A show that doesn’t necessarily platform the drag she loves, and why doesn’t it? What kind of drag does she love? Does she still love her own drag? Why does she do it?

Welcome to Spotlight - a new venue designed, operated and built by Marmalade herself (it wasn’t, this is theatre), and her chance to explore these questions, pretend she has answers, and celebrate the drag and queer artists she loves.

Development stages of this show were funded by Arts Council of Wales.

Directed by Elan Isaac, with written material by Priya Hall, creative support by Leo Drayton and produced by The Queer Emporium, Marm’s Spotlight is a newly created theatre-cabaret show by star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and drag artist, Marmalade, and visits Glasgow for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Cast:

Marmalade is a drag artist and seamstress, who taught herself to sew during the lockdown period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. She has made outfits for organisations including Frân Wen and National Eisteddfod Cymru, though she is most well known for outfits made for contestants on the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. Her sewing recently made her a Guinness Book Record Holder and her outfit, Marmalade’s Marie Antoinette Drag Ensemble, is currently on display as part of the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A South Kensington until March 2026.

In 2024, she competed on the sixth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, placing in the top four. Since then, she has performed at notable LGBTQ+ venues and spaces, including The Clapham Grand, The Glee Club and Pride Cymru.


Lavish is a pageant-winning drag thespian, whose indentity fluctuates between a drag king and an ambigious drag thingymabob depending on his mood. Ultimately, he is a lover of chest hair, the star emoji, Kate Bush and living vicariously through his Sims.


BUTCH CA$HIDY is your favourite handsome himbo hunk here to deliver you your daily recommended serving of organic, ethically sourced beef. Butch's performances are packed full with muscles, energy, and… more muscles. Prepare to sigh, swoon, and be swept off your feet by Edinburgh’s most dashing drag king! Thirsty for more Butch? You can catch him hosting Saffron Cherry (@saffron.cherry), an all-QPOC cabaret every other month at Paradise Palms.

Content Notes

Projections, swearing (there may be more) and portrayal of mental health support needs (including depression).

Tickets

£12.50 (Super Early Bird - 15)/£15.00 (Early Bird - 15)/£17.50 (General Admission - 111)/£20.00 (Final Release - 15)

If you will struggle to attend this event due to financial barriers, please email hello@thequeeremporium.co.uk to access our Pay It Forward fund.