A Very Queer Formal

Hosted by Travis Alabanza Oxford’s most extravagant night out is here, and everyone's invited. Step into an unforgettable evening of cabaret stars, drag icons and late-night mischief in the grandeur of an Oxford dining hall. Travis Alabanza, acclaimed writer, performer, and cultural trailblazer, is reimagining the Oxford formal. As a Visiting Fellow for the Cultural Programme, based in Mansfield College at Oxford University, Travis became fascinated by the traditions of Oxford formal dinners. Who gets invited in? Who is left out? What happens when those rules are rewritten? For one night only, they’re doing just that. A Very Queer Formal both honours and pokes fun at an institution with an incredibly rich history. Expect a night that blends elegance with irreverence, where high heels meet high ceilings, where burlesque and theatrical mischief take centre stage. Think club night energy meets Oxford sophistication, where the rules bend, and the queers take over. So dress up, let loose, and be part of something truly special. Enjoy performances from: The Doll, Lilly SnatchDragon, Frankie Thompson, Midgitte Bardot, Nicky the Pianist, Figs in Wigs with more to come. And to round off the evening, the legendary genre-defying powerhouse of cabaret, Le Gateau Chocolat. The Cultural Programme GS