KEY CHANGE: Transcending Expectations and Living Your Truth / Drayton Entertainment

An exclusive engagement with the internationally celebrated performer, and award-winning playwright and composer, Christina Vegas!

WHEN: Monday, June 3, 2024 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge
FREE EVENT but pre-registration required. Open to all ages!

Drayton Entertainment is thrilled to be celebrating Grand River Pride 2024 by presenting a speaking engagement with trans actor, activist and internationally celebrated performer, Christina Vegas, titled, “KEY CHANGE: Transcending Expectations and Living Your Truth.”

On Monday, June 3 at Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., you’re invited to a very exclusive talk followed by a question and answer discussion with the star of Drayton Entertainment’s upcoming production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Join Christina as she shares her incredible testament to the power of self-acceptance, personal growth, hope and resilience.

By sharing her transitioning experience with grace and authenticity, Christina invites us to examine the power of fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued and respected.

Attendance is FREE OF CHARGE to audience members of all ages, but pre-registration is required.

About Christina Vegas

Music is Love… Love is Life... Life is Music.

Christina Vegas is a performer, writer and producer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. As a singer and multi-vocal impersonator, Christina travelled the world as a featured headliner on international cruise ships, casino showrooms, corporate events and USO tours in Bosnia and Kosovo, where she performed for both the US and UN Peace Keeping Forces.

She has performed on some the biggest stages in Canada including The Royal Alexandra Theatre and The Charlottetown Festival in shows including Kismet, Leader of the Pack, A Chorus Line, Anne of Green Gables and Singin’ and Dancin’ Tonight. This summer, she will star as Bernadette in the Drayton Entertainment production of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Christina is also an award-winning screenwriter and producer with films including the psychological/thriller entitled She Came Back, starring Colm Feore (Umbrella Academy) and Amybeth McNulty (Stranger Things). As a playwright and composer, her musical comedy No Chance in Hell, was the hit of the Toronto International Fringe Festival, winning both ‘Best of Fest’ and ‘Patron’s Pick’ awards.

www.christinavegas.com

About Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical

Get ready for the ride of your life with Australia’s glittering musical masterpiece!

With a spectacular array of outrageous costumes, flamboyant choreography, and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!

Based on the Academy Award®-winning film, this sparkling stage adaptation follows three dazzling drag queens – Mitzi, Felicia, and Bernadette – as they set out on a hilarious adventure across the Australian outback in a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) to put on a show in a remote resort town. Along the way, a heartwarming story of acceptance and self-discovery unfolds.

Shake your groove thing to classic disco hits including “It’s Raining Men,” “I Will Survive,” “Hot Stuff,” “I Say A Little Prayer,” “Finally,” and many more! If you rocked out to Kinky Boots or Rock of Ages, you won’t want to miss this bold blockbuster musical hailed as ‘The best feel-good show since Mamma Mia!’!

Recommended for ages 13 and up. This production contains mature themes and strong language.

On stage at two venues in 2024:

About Grand River Pride

Serving the queer community of Cambridge and its surrounding area! Celebrating life and love for all people!

Grand River Pride is about building community. Giving queer people visibility. Creating events that are inclusive and family friendly. Celebrating life and all types of love.

Cambridge Pride Week runs from June 1st to June 10th featuring a variety of events throughout the week with our finale event, a PRIDE STREET PARTY on Saturday, June 10th!

For a full list of events, visit GrandRiverPride.ca.