We need your support to make it possible for us to revive our LGBTQ+ show Queer Lady M and to run a creative community workshop.
The show is a funny and moving exploration of a unique relationship between a fierce drag queen and her anxious alter-ego who join forces to fight tragedy and celebrate queerness.
The workshop is a fun and interactive session where participants come together to get to know each other, share their responses to Queer Lady M, and express themselves through creative writing.
But this campaign isn't just about financing a theatre show and a community workshop - it's about making it possible for the queer community to get together for creative experiences in a supportive space.
It's about friendships, relationships and allyships; it's about bringing people together to feel more connected; it's about creativity and community.
We need to raise £1,000 in crowdfunding so that the show and workshop can go ahead.
The total cost of the show and workshop is £4,911, all inclusive.
We have already raised £2,051 from recent projects.
And Shakespeare North Playhouse are providing support to the value of £1,860.
This brings the total amount of funding and support so far to £3,911.
So there is still £1,000 to source. Can you help?
Here is a detailed budget:
Expenditure
Performer fee
1 week of work @ £601 / week (Equity minimum) = £601
Producer fee
3 days of work @ £133 / day (Equity minimum) = £399
Director fee
1 week of work @ £601 / week (Equity minimum) = £601
BSL interpreter fee
1 day of work @ £320 / day (NUBSLI minimum) = £320
Space hire
5 days @ £200 / day = £1,000 (support in kind)
Technical support
2 days @ £150 / day = £300 (support in kind)
Marketing costs
4 days @ £140 / day = £560 (support in kind)
Travel costs
2 standard return tickets from Derby to Prescot = £90
Accommodation costs
2 rooms in Airbnb @ £100 / night for 5 nights = £1,000
Insurance fee
One week @ £40 / week = £40
Total expenditure = £4,911
Income
1623 investment = £2,051
Shakespeare North Playhouse = £1,860 (support in kind)
Crowdfunding = £1,000
Total income = £4,911
Can you help us to raise the £1,000 needed to make the budget balance? We really need your support to make this happen.
Please donate what you can, spread the word, and make a joyful difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ people.
Thank you so much.