As his 85th birthday approaches, Britain’s oldest drag performer, Maisie Trollette, prepares for the show of a lifetime. To mark the occasion, Darcelle XV—the world’s oldest drag queen—travels from the USA, giving these two stage legends the chance to meet for the first time. However, professional rivalries spark between feisty dame Maisie spirit and America’s regal queen. This captivating fly-on-the-wall documentary offers both humour and heart, painting a touching portrait of aging, friendship, and the enduring power of drag.

This screening will be preceded by the two following short films by Film Oxford.

‘Going Out, Coming Out’ LGBTQ+ life in Oxford in the 70s and early 80s (9mins)
Made by young people 16-25 alongside older community participants on the Film Oxford Youth programme funded by the National Heritage Lottery Fund, 2024.

‘Finding Trixie’ by Danny Smith (7mins)
A light hearted look at how Danny found his Drag persona, ‘Trixie’. The Shadowlight Artists are a group of learning disabled artists based in Oxfordshire supported by Film Oxford. Funded by Arts Council England.

This event is presented by Oxford Pride and features a short intro talk on the history of drag by Rusty Kate. 

Oxford Pride is a registered charity run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Membership in Oxford Pride is open to all. We hold events and collaborate with other organisations throughout the year to create safe, diverse and inclusive spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community where everyone feels respected and welcome. The highlight of the year is the Pride Festival and Pride Day with the Parade making its way through the streets of Oxford. The events supported or arranged by Oxford Pride promote awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and lifestyles by providing information, education, and entertainment in a safe and encouraging environment. (https://oxfordpride.uk/)

Film Oxford is a creative arts charity. Our vision is to see an inclusive, creative landscape in Oxfordshire, that reflects and celebrates diverse voices, and is a catalyst for social change (filmoxford.org)