South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Jessies

From the producer of Dragged Tae the Steamie comes an award-winning new comedy that’s fierce, funny, and full of heart.

Winner of The Creative Arts Award at the Proud Scotland Awards 2025, this powerful new play by Grant F Kidd and James T Smith follows three unforgettable drag queens -The Jessies - and the staff of the infamous Jessie’s Bar in Scotland.

Spanning from 1980 to 1995, the story dives into the highs and lows of queer life during a time of upheaval, hope, and hard-won joy. Through laughter, heartbreak, gossip, and glitter, The Jessies discover what it truly means to find family - not the one you’re born into, but the one you choose.

Set against the backdrop of a changing world, this hilarious and deeply moving play is a celebration of resilience, love, and the enduring power of community.

Content Advisory: Contains adult themes, nudity, period-specific offensive language, and scenes some may find distressing.

Available to book online or by calling East Kilbride Arts Centre on 01355 261000.

Date: 18 April 2026

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: £28.00 / £25.00 concession (subject to £1.50 transaction fee)

Venue: Village Theatre East Kilbride