Marm’s Spotlight at The Glee

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Sat 9May
2026

Marm's Spotlight (16+)The Glee Club Birmingham

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What happens when drag becomes a global phenomenon? Rolling off the back of the Drag Race lorry, armed with nothing but a RuPeter Badge and a fading memory of the Werk Room, Marmalade wades into the territory of post-show “fame”, and is left wondering… Why did she do that? Why did she go on the show? What kind of impact does the show, one of that scale, have on local scenes and their? A show that doesn’t necessarily platform the drag she loves, and why doesn’t it? What kind of drag does she love? Does she still love her own drag? Why does she do it?
Welcome to Spotlight - a new venue designed, operated and built by Marmalade herself (it wasn’t, this is theatre), and her chance to explore these questions, pretend she has answers, and celebrate the drag and queer artists she loves.

Advance price

  • £14.50 Show Entry - Earlybird
  • £14.50 Wheelchair - Show Entry Earlybird
  • £16.50 Show Entry - Standard
  • £16.50 Wheelchair Show Entry - Standard
  • + £2.75 booking fee per ticket

Times

  • Doors open 6:15 PM
  • Last entry 6:30 PM

More info

  • Seating type Unallocated
  • Food available No
  • Minimum age 16+

What happens when drag becomes a global phenomenon?

Rolling off the back of the Drag Race lorry, armed with nothing but a RuPeter Badge and a fading memory of the Werk Room, Marmalade wades into the territory of post show “fame”, and is left wondering…

Why did she do that? Why did she go on the show? What kind of impact does the show, one of that scale, have on local scenes and their? A show that doesn’t necessarily platform the drag she loves, and why doesn’t it? What kind of drag does she love? Does she still love her own drag? Why does she do it?

Welcome to Spotlight – a new venue designed, operated and built by Marmalade herself (it wasn’t, this is theatre), and her chance to explore these questions, pretend she has answers, and celebrate the drag and queer artists she loves.

Development stages of this show were funded by Arts Council of Wales. Directed by Elan Isaac, with written material by Priya Hall, creative support by Leo Drayton, and produced by Daniel Huw Bowen on behalf of The Queer Emporium, Marm’s Spotlight is a newly created theatre show by star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and drag artist, Marmalade.

Illustration by cakelikeowenCast

Marmalade

Marmalade is a drag artist and seamstress, who taught herself to sew during the lockdown period caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. She has made outfits for organisations including Frân Wen and National Eisteddfod Cymru, though she is most well known for outfits made for contestants on the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise. Her sewing recently made her a Guinness Book Record Holder and her outfit, ‘Marmalade’s Marie Antoinette Drag Ensemble’, is currently on display as part of the Marie Antoinette Style exhibition at the V&A South Kensington until March 2026.

In 2024, she competed on the sixth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, placing in the top four. Since then, she has performed at notable LGBTQ+ venues and spaces, including The Clapham Grand, The Glee Club and Pride Cymru.

Mimi Mariama

Mimi Mariama is a captivating burlesque performer known to lead with personality and character. In addition to being an esteemed member of award-winning collective House of Allure, she is a recent finalist of Burlesque Idol 2025. Inspired by glamorous women of all eras, she brings classic showgirl energy combined with a raw sensuality and devilish wit.

Pork Elizabeth Pie

With the mouth of a sailor and the mind of a whore, Pork Elizabeth Pie is a 45 year old (28 to the press) Drag Queen from Birmingham whose charisma has rubbed off and up the unprepared public and several high ranking diplomats for almost a decade. Prepare for low class time with a working class girl who’s not afraid to take it on the chin, and other places for a raised fee.”