Dolly Church Sunday at The Old Rep Theatre
January 21, 2024
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
The Old Rep Theatre
45 Station Street
Southside District, Birmingham City Centre, B5 4DY
We’re so excited to be hosting our very first (but we’re sure annual) Dolly Church on Sunday, 21st January 2024 at the Old Rep Theatre in honour of Dolly Parton’s birthday! We think that the life, music, values and spirituality of Queen Dolly make this world a better place … and that is something to celebrate and learn from!
You are invited to wear wigs and rhinestones – be fabulous and get Dolly-ed up. Get as glam as you are comfortable.
Speaking of fabulous … we’ll be joined by our fabulous guest speaker/ presenter self-confessed Dolly superfan Trey Hall! Originally hailing from Memphis, Trey, with his husband Jonathan, was one of the original instigators of Inclusive Gathering Birmingham. Trey and Jonathan now live in London where they are both innovating Methodist ministers. Trey is a prolific podcast host and has been a regular contributor to ‘Pause for Thought’ on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. We’re thrilled to have him back with us in Brum for this very special event!
We’re also thrilled to announce our special musical guests:
- Local Drag artists Ibi Profane and Raphael Hoe
- SHE Choir Birmingham – a community choir for women, non-binary people and those who identify as female based in central Birmingham.
- & Midlands based female-led acoustic soul band Eeek
We’re also hosting an AFTERPARTY immediately following the main event at Sidewalk Gay Bar (just a short walk from the theatre). Join us from 5pm for Dolly-themed drink deals and a drag cabaret at 6pm with Ibi Profane & Raphael Hoe. For those short on cash, there will be a tab open and IGB will cover soft drinks, so please don’t miss out on the fun.
Dolly Church event has been inspired by the visionary creativity of our friends at St John’s Presbyterian in San Francisco and we’re so excited to be bringing it to the UK … we declare that hence forth the Sunday closest to Dolly Parton’s birthday shall be called #DollyChurchSunday at Inclusive Gathering Birmingham.
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Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is a diverse, justice-seeking, LGBTQIA+ affirming church for ALL based in Brum’s Gay Village (Southside District – Birmingham City Centre). We’re a community learning to practice God’s radical love & inclusion the best we can.
The Old Rep is located on Station Road next to the Electric Cinema and across from New Street Station. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets. Look for friendly faces in rainbow lanyards to point you in the right direction. We’ll also be livestreaming this event. If there is anything we can do to make it easier for you to join in, please let us know!
Inclusive Gathering Birmingham is a part of the Inclusive Church Network and the Birmingham Methodist District. Read more about what makes us tick at www.inclusivegathering.org.uk or send an email to newchurchbirmingham@gmail.com to ask questions or chat.
