Life imitates art for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in Mansfield

They say sometimes life imitates art and that is certainly the case for the upcoming production of the flamboyant West End smash-hit Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre.

The show ollows three friends on a comical and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback in a battered old bus – nicknamed Priscilla – to stage the show of a lifetime.

Priscilla cast member Matt Charlton has passed his bus driving test in real life. Photo: Submitted

placeholder image — Priscilla cast member Matt Charlton has passed his bus driving test in real life. Photo: Submitted

Masque Productions, who are presenting the show, have now announced their cast with Tick/Mitzi Mitosis to be played by Matt Charlton, Bernadette Bassenger to be played by Nia Alston-Holmes and Adam/Felicia Jollygoodfellow to be played by JJ McCormack.

And for cast member Matt, life is indeed imitating art as in the real world, he too is a man on a bus having, recently passed his bus driving test and will now be hitting the road taking people to their destinations around Nottinghamshire.

Masque Productions are presenting Priscilla, Queen of the Desert in Mansfield in November. Photo: Submitted

But come this November, he will only have one destination in mind – Mansfield Palace Theatre and he and his cast mates want everyone to join them for the ride.

The production features classic floor-fillers like It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and I Love the Nightlife.

Theatregoers are promised striking costumes and a sparkling visual spectacle, as well as a celebration of individuality and friendship.

Masque’s previous production, Shrek the Musical, broke records for ticket sales last year, with 99 per cent sold.

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is at the Palace from November 4 to 8.

Visit mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre or call 01623 463133 to book.