Queer Theatre’s Newest Patron

Queer Theatre, a London-based LGBTQIA+ theatre and production company dedicated to telling queer stories and nurturing queer talent, has announced actress Pearl Mackie as their latest patron. The acclaimed Doctor Who actress stands proudly alongside fellow patrons Sir Stephen Fry, Annette Badland, Martin Sherman and Adèle Anderson. 

Recognised worldwide for her groundbreaking portrayal of Bill Potts, the first openly lesbian companion in Doctor Who, Pearl has become a defining voice for queer visibility on stage and screen. Since Doctor Who, she has gone on to star in acclaimed TV and stage productions including Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner, National Theatre’s Ballet Shoes and Grenfell: In the Words of Survivor. Pearl is recently starred as Alysse is Netflix’s hit political drama The Diplomat. 

Pearl Mackie comments, It is my honour to join Queer Theatre as a patron. It is so important as Queer people in the Arts that we are offered safe spaces to express ourselves, nurture our talent and truly share our experiences and Queer Theatre offers exactly that. What a delight to join and support this wonderful community.

As patron for Queer Theatre, she will be dedicated to supporting the company’s vital mission to provide a platform for LGBTQIA+ voices in the performing arts and to nurture queer talent and tell LGBTQIA+ stories. Queer Theatre offers 2B: Acting Classes for LGBTQIA+ creatives, monthly Queer Play Reading Club, the Show People Podcast, featuring leading queer theatre artists, and various social events. These nurturing and creative opportunities ensures a year-round network for queer creatives to learn, grow and build meaningful connections.

Further Information: Queer Theatre