Horsforth is about to get a whole lot more fabulous.
On Saturday 13 September (1–4pm), The Old King’s Arms will host its first-ever CAMP Drag Cabaret Brunch Bingo; a colourful afternoon of drag performances, games, food and cocktails in the pub’s beer garden.
Tickets are just £10 including a welcome mimosa, with prosecco and cocktail deals
available for those booking in advance. Spaces are limited and already in demand,
with tickets on sale now via DesignMyNight.
Hosted by the quick-witted Sue Pertrouper, the show features a dazzling line-up of
drag icons: Koko Popperz, Nurve, Luna Lazuli, Deville and Unknown Amazon.
Audiences can expect electrifying performances, outrageous bingo, and plenty of
campery to wave goodbye to summer in style.
Sue, founder of CAMP, explained: “I started CAMP in 2021 to bridge the gap between mainstream and alternative drag.
“Horsforth might seem like a surprising choice, but that’s exactly the point – not
everything has to happen in Leeds city centre. CAMP is about creating safe, colourful
spaces in communities where drag isn’t seen as often. You’ll laugh, you’ll dance, and
if you’re brave, you might even end up part of the show.”
Alongside the show, guests can enjoy food from resident kitchen Wing Savant,
famed for their bold flavours and gourmet wings.
Owner Will Eastlake said: “Drag queens and chicken wings… what more could Horsforth want? We’re turning up the heat in the kitchen while Sue and the performers bring the spice outside.”
To add extra sparkle, the pub has created a one-off glitter-dusted cocktail, The Glitterball, with £2 from every sale donated to Yorkshire MESMAC, supporting LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing across the region.
John Dugdale, Community Development Worker at MESMAC, said: “Events like this show that inclusivity and celebration don’t just belong in big venues, they should be part of local life.
“We’re proud to partner with The Old King’s Arms, and our team will be there on the day, enjoying the event and sharing information about our services in a relaxed, celebratory setting.”
The event is the product of collaboration between performers, local businesses and
community organisations.
Lyndsey Acaster, co-owner of The Old King’s Arms, said: “We wanted to bring something bold and fun to Horsforth, and CAMP Drag Brunch is exactly that.
“Our aim is for it to become a regular fixture alongside quizzes, open mic, DJ sets and live sport, showing that The Old King’s Arms is more than just a pub, it’s a safe, welcoming space for everyone.”
Town councillor Dave Brosnan also welcomed the event. He added: “Not every cultural experience has to happen in Leeds city centre. By bringing drag to Horsforth, we give people something unique on their doorstep, while strengthening our identity as a welcoming, creative town.”
To celebrate, The Old King’s Arms has launched an Instagram competition giving fans the chance to win a table for four with prosecco. Entrants can generate their own drag names using a tongue-in-cheek prompt chart, comment them on the competition post, and tag their brunch crew to be in with a chance.
The best and worst names will even be critiqued online by Sue Pertroupe, in true drag style. The winner will be announced on Friday, 12 September.
Full competition details and prompts are live now on @TheOldKingsArms.
Event Details
● Event: CAMP Drag Cabaret Brunch
● Date: Saturday 13th September, 1–4pm
● Venue: The Old King’s Arms, Town Street, Horsforth
● Tickets: £10 (includes mimosa) – via DesignMyNight.
The Old King’s Arms is a long-established, dog-friendly pub in Horsforth, known for its spacious beer garden, real ales, and resident kitchen Wing Savant.
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