If you have never heard of Panti Bliss aka The Queen of Ireland aka A ‘Frigging’ National Treasure then you deserve to have your ‘gay card’ taken away
In 2014, Panti landed herself in a legal scandal dubbed ‘Pantigate’. Her speech about homophobia blew everyone away , and has never been bettered since. It went viral, was broadcast around the world, remixed by Pet Shop Boys, caused a parliamentary meltdown, and fed into Ireland’s marriage equality referendum success.
Panti is a shining example of the wit and warmth we expect from the Irish, and she has this wonderful ability for making us see the best in everything, even in the midst of some of her hilariously scathing put downs.
This show, recorded in 2014 at London’s Soho Theater sees a hilarious and poignant, Panti traces her journey from small-town boy kicking against traditions; to towering plastique woman in false lashes making history.
P.S. I you want to view this outside of the UK , you’ll need to get a VPN …. so worth it for this alone
https://sohotheatreondemand.com/show/panti-bliss
P.S. You may also like to check out :
https:// queerguru.com/the-queen-of-ireland/
https:// queerguru.com/an-audience-with-the-queen-of-ireland-panti-bliss/
