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A world premiere. Canadian drag entertainer, writer, comedian and singer Joan-E, has written a brutally honest, candid and hilarious one-man show that highlights the journey of a young, shy Canadian boy who became one of Canada’s most prolific drag queens and then packed up her frocks and moved to Scotland. Join Joan-E at The Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, a perfectly intimate and sumptuous venue to hear about her extraordinary, glitteringly fabulous journey filled with more than a few famous names and plenty of laughs.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Live at the Manor: Diary of a 7ft Canadian Man in a Dress is by Joan-E, listed under Cabaret and Variety in the Fringe programme. It plays at Edinburgh Thistle Hotel, 59 Manor Place, EH3 7EG, 7 August to 29 August.
The show runs 90 minutes and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £20. Content warnings: Strong language.