Queer Theatre announces trans icon Adèle Anderson as newest patron.
Queer Theatre, a London-based LGBTQIA+ theatre and production company dedicated to telling queer stories and nurturing queer talent, has announced Adèle Anderson as their newest patron. The Olivier award-nominated actress and singer joins an esteemed panel of benefactors, that includes Sir Stephen Fry, to support Queer Theatre’s outstanding mission of enriching the LGBTQIA+ theatre community.
As a member of the internationally acclaimed cabaret group Fascinating Aida, Adèle Anderson has navigated a successful career in performing arts as a transgender woman. Throughout the years, she has been committed to advocating for human rights as a patron for Humanists UK and later specialising in non-religious weddings. With Queer Theatre, she will stand proudly alongside Sir Stephen Fry, Annette Badland and Martin Sherman, lending her voice and support to the organisation’s continued growth.
In her heartfelt statement, Adèle Anderson said, I am delighted to have been asked by Andrew Keates to become a patron of Queer Theatre. As a trans performer I know how tough it can be to make it in an industry that predominantly tells cisgender stories. However, queer people have their own tremendous stories to tell and the talent to tell them. Queer Theatre offers a safe place to explore these scenarios and allow the performers to test their capabilities and stretch their limits. I look forward to seeing what work will come from this exciting new company.
Anderson’s appointment was announced at Queer Theatre’s Spring Party which was held at the iconic venue The Two Brewers in Clapham. Amongst the 120 guests in attendance, was globally renowned human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, who has dedicated his life to protesting for human and LGBTQIA+ rights. Other special guests in attendance to support Queer Theatre’s important movement included Mark Jackson (The Orville), Niall Sheehy (Wicked), Peter Caulfield (Doctor Who), Chris Smith (Comedy Bloomers), Joe Leather (Wasteman), Matthew Hodson (Activist), and performances from Sooz Kempner, Daniel Downing, and Matthew Goodill.
Further Information: LGBTQ+ Theatre and Production Company