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Welcome to the Mardi Gras Festival bringing you all the variety and talent of the community in Warrington. We have strived to put on events that will suit everyone's unique interests and fit it all into just over 3 weeks.

3rd

Penny's Arcade

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Warrington’s #1 drag show returns with a fabulous evening, presenting Sent West. Celebrating and crucifying all things Americana. We kick start the festival with a bang!!

21:00pm £6 on the door

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6th

Little Shop of Horrors

Dolly's Sewing School

Warrington’s Little Shop of Horror’s 20.00 Join us live on Radio Warrington for an adapted radio drama. What if a flesh guzzling plant took residence in our Home town??

20:00pm FREE

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Dolly’s Sewing School presents Vintage 18.00- 21.00 £18 Including all costs, materials and tuition. A very special evening of hand crafting and design. Make your own vintage item while receiving tuition and guidance, all washed down with a glass of bubbly.

18:00-21:00pm £18 Including all costs

14th

12th

Hidden Treasure

Improve Workshop

Want to learn more about Warrington town centre’s hidden past while trying to win a family picnic? We’ll be based at Methodist church for tea and coffee and cake.

13:00pm £3 entry per family/team

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Improve your improvisational skills while boosting your confidence. Our specially designed class is designed to get you stage ready and outgoing.

19:00-21:00pm £5 (limited places)

15th

The Coming Out Monologues

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Held at Friends meeting House. Returning from its first successful run, the Coming Out Monologues are members of the community reading real life stories while performers tell fictional stories.

19:00pm £3 suggested donation

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18th

22nd

Lip Sync Battle

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Reflex brings you a competition with a difference, you’ve seen battles on TV now take the mic yourself in order to Win drinks vouchers or VIP booths. Featuring Special guest Judges.

10:00pm Reflex £3 entrance

17th

Mardi Gras Live

Strictly@StJohns

Want an evening of live acoustic Music in a unique environment? The Methodist Church Hosts some of the best acoustic performers around. Cover prices includes all your Tea , coffe and cake for the evening.

19:00pm £4 entrance (all inclusive)

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The Glitter and glamour of the ballroom comes to Mardi Gras festival. Learn Two different dances and enjoy a buffet. Glitter is essential for this event!!

17:00 £10 if danceing and buffet/ £5 for watching and buffet

20th

The Book Club for Weido's

Museum by Torchlight

Warrington’s most offbeat book club hosts a special session for the Festival. Irreverent discussions and opinions welcomed!

20:00pm FREE

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Explore the Macabre exhibits of Warrington’s museum under Darkness guided only by Torchlight! This Unique event is not to be missed.

19:30pm £5 tickets (on the door cash only)

24th

Trans*Warrington Presents

The Danish Girl

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Relive last year’s Oscar winning Film at the Jubilee Hub, Film Rated 15

19:00pm invitations FREE

25th

Mardi Gras Ball

Join us on the SS Mardi Gras for the big show of the Festival! With acts from comedy to musicians, dancers and Drag Queens! So come along to the ShowBar Warrington for the Great Finale of the Mardi Gras Festival!