The Drag-Opticon Show

29/08/2025

Book your tickets to Jessies at Pavilion Theatre Glasgow at the official Trafalgar Tickets, Pavilion Theatre Glasgow box office.

25/07/2025

Following our preview and winning THE CREATIVE ARTS AWARD at THE PROUD SCOTLAND AWARDS in 2025 - help us take JESSIES on tour in 2026

10/10/2024

PRIORITY & EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER

We are delighted to announce that you can grab your Early Bird Tickets for ‘JESSIES’ now!!
Our Priority tickets are only £12 ( General release tickets - £15)

GRAB THEM QUICK AS ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS STILL REMAINING !!!

Get yours now from : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/drag/jessies-world-premiere/e-aeqrex

08/10/2024

As our Drag-opticon audience were the first to hear the announcement we thought it only fair to also shre with you the redued price priority ticket offer aswell .

Make sure you message Jessies quick to secure your tickets as we may or may not have just saw 10 get booked within 5 mins of the original post going up ;P

PRIORITY & EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW AVAIALBLE TO ORDER

We are delighted to announce that you can grab your Early Bird Tickets for ‘JESSIES’ now!!
Our Priority tickets are only £12 ( General release tickets - £15) and you don’t need to pay a booking fee !!
To order Early Bird Tickets just send us a message with the date ( 14th or 15th February) , Name for order , contact Telephone and contact email ( to send invoice ) .

Priority Orders must be placed by noon on MONDAY 14th October and be paid no later than noon on MONDAY 28th October .

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO CONTENT / THEMES THIS PRODUCTION IS RATED AS 18+

06/10/2024

CASTING CALL – JESSIES
WORKSHOP OF NEW PLAY AND FIRST PERFORMANCE ( with a view to tour in autumn 2025 following successful workshop )
LOCATION : GLASGOW /EAST KILBRIDE / LANARKSHIRE
WORKSHOP DATES :
( specific dates by agreement)
• 2 Reading Dates to be arranged NOV / DEC 2024
• Main Workshopping and rehearsals – 6th Jan – 13th Feb 2025
PERFORMANCE DATES :
14th -15th Feb 2025

PAYMENT DETAILS :
Profit share – 5% of Net profit .

SHOW SYNOPSIS :
From the team that brought you DRAGGED TAE THE STEAMIE
Set in Scotland between 1980 and 1995 this new comedy play follows 3 drag queens( The Jessies) as well as other staff and punters of the infamous Jessie's Bar . Join them as they laugh , cry , reminisce and bitch whilst discovering the true meaning of Community .
Content advisory contains Adult themes , offensive and outdated language indicative of time period and some scenes/themes that sensitive audience members may find distressing .

ROLES BEING CAST :

MARC – MALE – LEAD- Character age : 20-35
bartender at Jessies, extremely camp and appears foolish.– has no perceived shame of his body – most outfits are barely there and has no qualms about changing/being undressed in front of people. There is the sense that he may be working as a rent boy on the side. Dreams of becoming a ‘Jessie’
DIANA – FEMALE – LEAD -22-37
Young mother who works at Jessies and is fundamental at starting the fundraising and caring for the community. Has a very close relationship with Marc who she refers to as her sister. Domestic abuse victim.

DI – FEMALE – SUPPORTING – character ages 50-67
Female character actress to play a variety of small roles including Older Diana ( 67), Pub Patron ( any age ) , Sister ( late 60s ) ,

M – Male – SUPPORTING – 40-64
Male character actor to play a variety of roles including Older Mark ( 64 claims 46 ) , Patrick ( any age ) , patron , will potentially appear in drag .

Interested parties should email headshot and acting cv ( if available ) / cover letter to [email protected]
If you have any questions please feel free to email or contact Jessies

05/10/2024

Contact Jessies for more info or to express interest

04/10/2024

27/09/2024

DONT MISS Drag-Opticon : 10s Across the Board next Friday !!
Starring Sally Starshine , The Nomi Divine & Auntie Effie

Plus we have been warned that an exclusive very special announcement will be made at the event .

Grab your tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/drag or ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon

ALL TICKETS £10 ( plus Booking Fee )

Buy tickets for Dragged Tae Productions Ltd's upcoming events. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

22/09/2024

JOIN Scottish winner of Drag Idol UK ( Auntie Effie )and friends for a high camp showbiz razzmatazz extravaganza on Friday, October 4th at 8pm (doors open 7:30pm). With sequins set to stunning, brace yourself for the biggest mix of our favourite numbers and most popular hits, with outrageous drag and comedy capers.

Fully licensed bar is available throughout the show and remember to get your raffle tickets on the night! All money from ticket, bar and raffle sales go to the conservation of the Panopticon.

As it is the 10th month of the year and we have a cast we believe in our totally biased opinion are all 10 out of 10 then for 1 month only ALL TICKETS ARE £10 each ( plus booking fee )

Starring

Auntie Effie - One of Scotland's finest dames and Scottish Winner of Drag Idol UK 2024
Nomi Divine - Scotland's premier drag stand up comedienne and Scottish Runner up of Drag Idol UK 2024
Sally Starshine - Glasgow's most beloved drag performer , fresh from her Auctershoogle Sabbatical
&
A Surprise special Guest

18+

Www.ticketsource.co.uk/drag

18/09/2024