Queerly Canadian

Queerly Canadian—a hilarious and heartfelt drag celebration of all things Canadiana—will sashay into The Guild in Charlottetown for three performances: June 11, 13, and 14 at 9 pm.

This raucous and randy revue features drag personalities Didi d’Edada (portrayed by theatre-maker Jay Whitehead) and her only begotten son, the operatically outrageous Castrati (brought to life by performer and musician Kathy Zaborsky). These two charismatic cross-dressers will bring a uniquely queer, proudly Canadian perspective to the stage in a show brimming with satire, song, and sequins.

Didi and Castrati are no strangers to the stage—or to each other. Their creative partnership spans over 20 years of gender- and genre-bending collaboration and performance art, including the cheeky, cinematic music video “Monique’s on Fourth” and the critically acclaimed original musical Castrati—An Electro Drag Opera, which toured nationally and internationally. With razor-sharp wit, their past work has challenged norms, defined drag on their own terms, and delighted audiences from coast to coast.

Audiences can expect a fast-paced show packed with characters, nostalgia, original music, storytelling, surprise guests, and Canadian covers of songs by everyone from Alanis to Céline to Shania. It’s a timely production that connects the dots between identity, art, and national pride.

Doors open at 8:30 pm. 

Tickets are available at theguildpei.com with tiered ticket prices available for every budget.