Priscilla Queen of the Desert, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is set to hit the road – bursting onto Mayflower Theatre’s stage from Monday 16 to Saturday 21 March 2026.
Featuring a hit parade of dance floor classics as well as garnering international acclaim, at its core, Priscilla Queen of the Desert’s enduring appeal lies in its heartfelt exploration and celebration of identity, diversity and the journey toward self-acceptance.
Challenging societal norms, and the importance of embracing one’s true self, the characters confront prejudice and adversity, they also discover the strength found in unity, friendship and the beauty of authentic expression.
Packed full of dazzling dance routines, a sparkling array of spectacular costumes and an iconic soundtrack of 80s and 90s disco anthems including Hot Stuff, It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Finally, and more, Priscilla Queen of the Desert is an exuberant celebration of acceptance and belonging, bursting at the seams with humour, heart and spectacle.
Directed by Olivier Award-nominated Ian Talbot OBE alongside choreography by Olivier Award-winner Matt Cole with set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter, the sassy and joyous Broadway and West End hit musical, follows the hilarious and heart-warming journey as three friends travel across Australia in a dilapidated bus nicknamed Priscilla to put on the show of a lifetime.
Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One; Chicago, UK Tour) will play Tick/Mitzi, Nick Hayes (Groundhog Day, The Old Vic) is Felicia/Adam, and Peter Duncan (The Dame; Edinburgh Festival/ Park Theatre, Pretender; Playhouse East) is Bob/Preacher. The cast will join Adèle Anderson who will play the role of Bernadette. Adele is best known as one-third of the internationally acclaimed satirical cabaret trio Fascinating Aïda.
BAFTA award-winning costume designer Vicky Gill, best known for her work on Strictly Come Dancing has designed the show’s iconic costumes, marking her costume design debut in musical theatre.
Tickets for Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Monday 16 – Saturday 21 March 2026) are on sale at mayflower.org.uk or 02380 711811.
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