An EastEnders-themed drag theatre production is debuting at the Clapham Grand for one night only at 27 March.
First performed in 2021, and again at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern in 2024, EastBenders aims to take the beloved British soap to a new level of camp.
The show follows the residents of Albert Square as they try to figure out which one of them stole the iconic Queen Victoria bust.
When asked about why the soap was perfect for a drag adaptation, drag performer Carrot said: “We all love EastEnders and drag so it’s a celebration of the show and it’s like all the characters are turned up to 100%.”
The thought of combining EastEnders (EE), drag queens, and theatre together may seem questionable to some, but Carrot believes otherwise.
They added: “There are these larger than life characters, especially the women, and EastEnders in its history has always in ahead of the curve with representation.”
To reflect the show’s queer representation and fandom, EastBenders will be for ELOP, a charity that offers a range of support services for LGBT individuals.
Carrot hopes fans of EastEnders who are not familiar with drag still come to the show with an open mind and should expect to laugh a lot and be very shocked.
They also teased a very special guest from the soap’s cast will be making an appearance to pick the best EastEnders costume from the audience.
With EastEnders celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the team behind EastBenders had to narrow down and figure out the best characters and moments from the soap to weave into their story.
Carrot explained: “Drag is always about responding to society as it is now and this show aims to do that while still having all the iconic meme moments from EE.”
Tickets to see EastBenders are available at: https://link.dice.fm/l0227d891069?dice_id=l0227d891069&sharer_id=66210a9e4d74eb00019acb8b&sharer=fan
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