Curious to create a drag alter-ego, want to give lip-syncing a go? Or want to sing or dance live for a cabaret audience? Step into London’s cabaret scene for the first time with our Cabaret & Drag Lab.

Our 10-week Cabaret & Drag Lab is a supportive and playful space for participants to explore the world of drag and cabaret for the first time. Our experienced facilitators and guest artists will take you through fun and safe exercises and games to help you generate material and develop skills so you can create a new act all your own. Whether you’re interested in drag, burlesque, lip syncing, live vocals, or any of the many weird and wonderful aspects of the cabaret world – this Lab covers a broad range of interests.

Over the Lab, you will be working to create your own 4-minute set which you will perform at the end of term in front of a live and supportive audience.

This term of Cabaret & Drag Lab will be co-led by living legend Me the Drag Queen together with icon of cabaret Demi Noire, with support from multiple guest artists.

The Cabaret and Drag group meet weekly on Saturdays, with a public sharing at the final session which will take place on a Monday evening at our Dean Street venue.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Sat 3^rd Oct – session 1 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 10^th Oct – session 2 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 17^th Oct – session 3 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 24^th Oct – session 4 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 31^st Oct – session 5 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 7^th Nov – session 6 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 14^th Nov – session 7 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 21^st Nov – session 8 (15:30 – 18:00)
• Sat 28^th Nov – TECH (14:00 – 18:00)
• Mon 30^th Nov – SHOWCASE (16:00 – 22:00 with the showcase at 19:00)

We ask that participants commit to attending all 10 weeks. Please note the above is a rough outline and subject to change.

FEES:

£150 (Partial and full bursaries are available to those on Universal Credit and other welfare benefits. However, if cost is a barrier to participating, contact us at engagement@sohotheatre.com and we can discuss payment options

DEADLINE: Monday 7th September 2026 at noon

For more information and to apply, click the Opportunity Info link below!