A living legend of cabaret headlines a night of trans excellence.

Trans pioneer and icon of the cabaret scene, Justin Vivian Bond (or Viv to friends) has toured worldwide – headlining the likes of Sydney Opera House and New York’s Carnegie Hall.

For one night only, Viv touches down in Manchester with a raucous and seductive evening of songs and stories – along with some very special guests.

A true master of their craft, expect wit, warmth and gorgeous vocals, dotted with backstage anecdotes and tall tales straight from the streets of New York – and anywhere else Viv has whipped up a storm.

One Night In Trans Vegas sees MIF team up with Trans Creative, the UK’s leading trans arts company, for the grand finale of their 2023 Festival. Culminating in a trans-led takeover of Festival Square, Viv’s appearance is the jewel in the crown of a night of trans joy and excellence.

As a performer, both on and Off-Broadway, Viv has received some of the highest accolades in theatre – winning an Obie and a Bessie, as well as being nominated for a Tony Award. The New Yorker didn’t call them ‘the greatest cabaret artist of their generation’ for nothing. A tireless campaigner for trans rights, they also pioneered the use of the title Mx.

Slip into something comfortable and come and pay your respects to this bona-fide living legend.

The night will also include a very special opening performance from Travis Alabanza. Alabanza’s debut show Burgerz toured internationally. In 2020 their theatre show Overflow debuted at the Bush Theatre and their latest play, Sound of the Underground was performed in spring 2023 to critical acclaim.