Law's A Drag

Hello everyone! Here's a brief update from us, including projects you might be interested in getting involved in! SLIDE 1: Current projects update! We’ve been busy working away on things already this year - building the network, running a legal clinic, organising our next drag cabaret! Scroll to find out more! >>> SLIDE 2: Critical Queer Legal Clinic We’re working with drag artists and students to make legal information resources to help drag artists. Although we’re starting small, everything’s looking great! These resources will be distributed on social and the Law’s A Drag website later this year. Our next session is online on 14/05/2026 at 16:00 - DM us if you’d like more info about how to get involved! SLIDE 3: Hate crimes cabaret The law on hate crimes has just changed! Under the new Crime and Policing Act 2026, crimes motivated by hostility against someone because of their disability or LGBTQ+ identity will be treated more seriously, with longer sentences and the offence recorded as a hate crime. We’re organisng a cabaret to explain this change in the law, host a Q&A on the new Act and of course showcase the awesome drag in our community, If you want to suggest things that we should do in this cabaret, or would like to perform, click on the form linked in our bio! SLIDE 4: Want to join Law’s A Drag? By joining our mailling list, you’ll be amongst the first to know about our projects and can actively shape the way the network grows and how projects are done! We email about once a month with updates so we won’t clutter your inbox. Sound good? Send us a DM with your preferred email address, or email James on [email protected] to be added to the list!

Call for participants! University of Leeds PhD researcher Sophie de Groot is researching LGBTQ+ young peoples' experiences of relationship violence and ways to improve support. If you: - are a member of the LGBTQ+ community - are between the ages of 18 to 24 - have had at least one romantic or dating relationship between the ages 13-18 in England (you do not need to have experienced relationship violence to take part) Use the QR code or this link: /s/leeds/exploring-lgbtq-experiences-of-apv to take part in a 7 minute anonymous survey. For further information about the project, please contact Sophie at: [email protected] Ethics ID: 3261

Living On My Own Lipsync at @lawsadrag History of Love! #drag #dragqueen #lgbtqia #clubkid #leeds

TONIGHT - Law's A Drag presents A History of Love! SLIDE 1: Event Information (scroll). 18/02/2026. Doors 7pm. Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub SLIDE 2: Tickets. Tickets are free! Register at the link in our bio or just turn up! SLIDE 3: Show timings. Doors 19:00. Show starts 19:30. There will be a break during the show. Show ends 22:30. SLIDE 4: Tip tokens. We have a tip token system so you can tip our incredible drag artists! Tip tokens cost 50p each, and you can give them to artists during the show to show your appreciation! All tips will be split equally between artists. SLIDE 5: Safeguarding. If you feel unsafe or need help, talk to: Rosie (Fox Populi) James (Alice Aforethought) Any member of Hyde Park Book Club staff SLIDE 6: Safer spaces. By attending this event, you agree to be respectful to each other and to our performers. This is a family friendly show. You are responsible for behaving respectfully to others. Anyone who behaves inappropriately will be spoken to by our safeguarding team and may be asked to leave the event. SLIDE 7: Access info. The show is in the basement of Hyde Park Book Club. The Basement is accessible via stairs from the main bar or with ground floor accessibility around the back of the building. Speak to Rosie, James, or a member of Hyde Park Book Club staff if you require seating for the event! SLIDE 8: Access info. Toilets are on the ground floor, accessed from the main bar. The bar has a range of drinks and snacks, and the kitchen is open until 8pm serving vegetarian and vegan food. If you require any other accommodations, please speak to one of the bar staff or event organisers (Rosie or James). We are happy to help! SLIDE 9: Extra info. Once the event is over, please respect others in the neighbourhood by leaving the venue quietly. We look forward to welcoming you to the show and hope you have an amazing time! #leedsdrag #lawsadrag #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag

Introducing the second co-host and co-producer of our History of Love show - it's @foxpopulidrag !! Semi-feral and full of vulpine mischief, Fox Populi is a bundle of bright bubblegum bi-panic and a vociferous vibrant vanguard of queer rights (and queer wrongs!). When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

Introducing the co-host and co-producer of our History of Love show - it's @aliceaforethoughtdrag !! Alice never passed the bar, but she can often be found dancing on top of one! When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

Next up performing at our History of Love show is the always amazing @poptartqueenxo !! Pop Tart is arty tarty and ready to party! A club kid clown who always turns the party: she’s ready to bring history and love together with some classic songs! When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

Our next performer for the History of Love show is the dynamic @_pemb0 !! The newest member to the Haus @hausofreason (however not to be overlooked!), this clown comes straight from the circus to give you stunts and high clownery couture 🤡 When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

Our next performer for the History of Love show is @lailaisdoingalright ! Laila Gaga is the youngest of the Haus of Reason @hausofreason . She’s a powerhouse performer and a horror fanatic 👻 When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT! Our next performer for the History of Love show is the stunning @mattressmua !! Mattress is mother of the Haus of Reason @hausofreason . She has the longest legs in Leeds and the sharpest tongue in Yorkshire 💋 When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #dragqueen #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

PERFORMER ANNOUNCEMENT! Our first performer for the History of Love show is @mxfaefatale !! Fae Fatale is a Leeds-based self-described drag demon with a mission to put alt drag at the forefront. Fae's drag uses themes of horror, lust and all things alternative to explore queer identity in pop culture and media. When: 18/02/2026, Doors 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club @hydeparkbookclub Register for free tickets at the link in our bio! #leedsdrag #altdrag #lgbthistorymonth #yorkshiredrag #lawsadrag

Our next show is just over a week away! Law's A Drag presents A History of Love for LGBT+ History Month! When: 18/02/2026, Doors at 7pm Where: Hyde Park Book Club, 27-29 Headingley Lane, Leeds, LS6 1B @hydeparkbookclub Join us on a history of love through the ages! In celebration of LGBTQ+ history month, amazing performers from the Law's a Drag network join us to tell the story of queer history - secrecy, intrigue, criminalisation, love affairs, gay marriage, and the long, rocky road to freedom. Expect comedy, lip syncs, dancing, and enlightening insights from our artists and academics. Family friendly show. Tickets are free - just as love should be! Register at the link in our bio! Cast announcement next week! #drag #leedsdrag #yorkshiredrag #dragking #dragqueen #dragthing #lgbthistorymonth