A mushroom spore must successfully germinate once it has landed in a new environment. They have to consume food immediately, either directly or form partnerships to share food. They extend their hyphae a couple of times, if they are unsuccessful in this search then they die. If they make successful connections, this is what builds a mycelium. But what happens when a spore comes from something rotten? What kind of mycelium network do we build then? In the wake of our polycrisis, abandoned by systems failing us, we run to each other, and extend our hyphae into the darkness. Do you promise you won’t leave? Gender Criminal is a world builder, drag artist and storyteller blending the personal with unapologetically political. Drag, movement, music and mischief will alchemise you through the rise and fall of a mycelium network, searching for authentic connection. SHOWING ONE Doors 7.00pm Show start at 7.30pm End 8.30pm SHOWING TWO Doors 9.00pm Show start at 9.30pm End 10.30pm This is a 14+ show with under 18's accompanied by an adult - please bring a form of ID in case the venue requests to check. Roux (AKA Gender Criminal) is a multi-disciplinary Storyteller, Gender Educator, Director and Producer, moving across drag, queer live art, wordsmithery and community organisation. Roux’s works range from queer ecology, sociocultural deconstructions of fairy tales, to audience interactive rage raves. Nothing is safe from the piercing reimagination of Gender Criminal. Roux was part of Spike Island 2024 Engagement Fellowship group, exploring ‘Searching for a Space that Cares’, and director of trans+ production collective ‘House of Boussé'. ACCESS Strange Brew has level access throughout and wheelchair accessible toilets. This is a seated show, with wheelchair spaces that can be reserved at the front by contacting [email protected]. COVID19 Please do not attend if you have a new cough, sore throat or fever. Please test if you can and it's accessible to you, but lat flow tests can be inaccurate. Please do not attend if you are unwell, thank you!

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