Kate O’Donnell in Big Girl’s Blouse, Stanley Halls, Nov 20

Who knew what being transgender was in the 1970s? Not Kate’s family. To be fair, crispy pancakes had only just landed in the Midlands, so she had her work cut out.

The path to becoming a woman doesn’t always run smooth and with a lifetime of coming out, Kate has had to use every trick — theatrical and otherwise — to get by.

Big Girl’s Blouse sees Kate make a song and dance about her life using humour, music and costume to tell her story.

The latest production at The Stanley Halls will be staged on Friday, November 20, from 8pm, starring Kate O’Donnell, pictured left. Suitable for those aged 13+.

Winner of Brighton Fringe LGBTQ Award 2015. Created in collaboration with Olivier Award-winning director Mark Whitelaw. “A Manchester legend”, Time Out Manchester

Tickets £10 (£7.50 for concessions). Book here

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