Frankie Fann’s Double Feature returns to Ironworks Studios Brighton on Saturday 26 September 2026 for another gloriously strange drag variety night, blending theatrical camp, horror references and a mysterious present that appears to be very much out of time.
Latest Update
The September edition celebrates one year of Double Feature. Frankie Fann welcomes guests back to the Mansion alongside Nanyi Business, Percy Nyx and housekeeper Riley Rex. The official listing teases a mysterious package, a journey through time and more than a little Time Warp energy.
Overview
Frankie Fann’s Double Feature describes itself as “A Drag Variety Show Like No Other.” Rather than a straightforward cabaret bill, the evening is framed around Frankie’s Mansion, recurring characters and a loose theatrical storyline, with guest performers woven into the chaos.
That makes this a particularly good fit for anyone who likes drag with a cult-theatre edge: part cabaret, part character comedy, part gothic party and, judging by this edition’s artwork and storyline, very knowingly in conversation with The Rocky Horror Show, classic monster movies and time-travelling sci-fi.
Performers
- Frankie Fann – host of the Mansion
- Nanyi Business – billed as a gorlesque creature
- Percy Nyx – the Prince of Dreams
- Riley Rex – Frankie’s ever-faithful housekeeper
Date, Time & Venue
- Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
- Doors: 7pm
- Show: 8pm–10pm, with an interval
- Venue: Ironworks Studios, 30 Cheapside, Brighton BN1 4GD
- Running time: approximately 2 hours
Tickets
Tickets are currently listed from £11.53. Prices can change, so check the booking page before travelling.
Age Guidance
The current Eventbrite listing states 18+, while also noting that anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Because those two statements sit slightly awkwardly together, I would check directly with Ironworks Studios before booking for anyone under 18.
Accessibility
Ironworks Studios publishes detailed venue access information. The studio has wheelchair entry, flat internal flooring, wheelchair-accessible toilets, wheelchair viewing positions that must be pre-booked, and assistance dogs are welcome. Free PA/carer tickets are available for eligible visitors who provide accepted supporting evidence, including an Access Card with a +1 symbol. The venue also warns that smoke, strobe lighting and other special effects may be used, so contact the access team in advance if these could affect you.
Access arrangements should be registered after purchasing the event ticket using Ironworks Studios’ access request process. For this specific performance, it is still sensible to confirm the exact seating layout and any show-specific effects before travelling.
Why It Caught My Eye
This sits right in the Clarissa’s Corner crossover zone: queer performance, drag, gothic humour, cult theatre and a little horror thrown in for good measure. The recurring Mansion storyline also makes Double Feature feel more like an evolving theatrical world than a standard variety bill.
More LGBTQIA+ Theatre & Drag
Explore more year-round queer culture in the Clarissa’s Corner LGBTQIA+ Culture, Theatre & Community Hub. You may also like The Diana Mixtape, Classical Drag and my Who’s Holiday review.
More Chill & Thrill
If the camp-horror side is what grabbed you, head over to Clarissa’s Corner’s Chill & Thrill coverage for more spooky, strange and cult-friendly picks.
Official Information
Event details checked against the official Eventbrite listing from Ironworks Studios Brighton and Visit Brighton. Promotional artwork uploaded to the Clarissa’s Corner Media Library from the event advertising.
