When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

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The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Birmingham Hippodrome

Royal Northern Sinfonia, conductor Edwin Outwater and Drag superstar Peaches Christ (jetting in from San Fran) are throwing the ultimate Christmas party. They’re joined by an incredible cast including Danny Beard (Britain’s Got Talent  and RuPauls Drag Race UK), queen of the West End Kerry Ellis (Wicked and Les Miserables), opera singer Rebecca Bottone, and local legend Drag Idol winner, hostess and face of Rusty’s Showbar, Gladys Duffy.

A Christmas Gaiety - A Queer Holiday Extravaganza

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Danny Beard, UK Drag royalty, brings a Christmas special exclusively to the Howard Assembly Room for two nights only this December – a spectacle of comedy, song, and unapologetic camp, showcasing their exceptional vocal prowess and magnetic stage presence.

Danny Beard

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24 - 28 Feb, 2026

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical · Birmingham Hippodrome

Dec 10, 2025

A Christmas Gaiety - A Queer Holiday Extravaganza · Royal Northern Sinfonia

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