A DRAG show will kick-off a Keighley Pride season of celebration.

Locally-based drag artist Doll’s Nest will host an evening of ‘comedy cabaret and camp’ on Friday, July 16.

The Doll’s Haus event will feature an array of diverse acts, including Smashby and Skipton drag queen Dragalicious.

The show is being held at Studio 5 Live, off Dalton Lane in Keighley.

Social distancing will be in place and capacity reduced to comply with Covid safety guidelines.

“After the year we’ve had I want to bring some joy and campness back to the locals of Keighley – and that’s exactly what I hope Doll’s Haus will do," said Doll.

“This line-up really represents the diversity of drag – and I know Keighley will love it as much as I do.

“I’d like to thank Keighley Pride and the guys at the venue for believing in my vision and I hope to see all of your faces.”

Doors will open at 7pm.

Tickets are available, priced £10, via Eventbrite.

Events will continue in August, Covid restrictions permitting.

Keighley’s Pride Weekend – which runs from August 20 to 22 – will open on the Friday with a cabaret at The Exchange, Keighley, from 7pm.

A free family-friendly and socially-distanced picnic will take place outside the Cliffe Castle cafe on the Saturday – from 1pm to 5pm – which will be followed by the ‘Pride After-party’ at Cougar Park from 8pm.

The weekend will conclude with Stride for Pride, a walk from Cliffe Castle starting at 2pm on the Sunday.

Free workshops are taking place to produce fabric figures for a flag which will be flown at Cliffe Castle that weekend. The flag will then feature in a week-long exhibition at Keighley Creative.

Keighley Pride chairman, David Shaw, said: “Everyone is welcome at all the events.

“Pride is a celebration not only of LGBTQIA+ people, but of inclusivity. It doesn’t matter if you identify as LGBTQIA+ or not – Pride is for all, come and be fabulous!”

For further information about Keighley Pride, including details of how to volunteer to help at an event, visit linktr.ee/Keighleypride.

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