The Pansy Cabaret

One hundred years ago in The Big Apple, gender was fluid and Pansy Bars were the hottest ticket in town. Drag queens, Queer comedians and composers became some of the highest-paid entertainers in America, creating art and comedy that boldly dared to imagine a queer-positive world. You can experience those outrageous and courageous songs and routines today at The Pansy Cabaret!

In a Sterling Award-winning performance, Zachary Parsons-Lozinski as Lilith Fair will guide you through some of the melody and mirth of these courageous Queers, accompanied by Daniel Belland on piano.

Created and directed by award-winning playwright and Queer historian Darrin Hagen, The Pansy Cabaret unearths art from our past that speaks eloquently to the moment we are in today, and reveals our own origins of Pride by unveiling the little-known history of the rise and fall of Queer and Drag culture in Prohibition New York.

Enjoy this Queer offering from Guys In Disguise!

Credits

Musical arrangements by Darrin Hagen

Additional music by Daniel Belland

Directed by Darrin Hagen

Produced by Guys In Disguise

About the Artists

Zachary Parsons-Lozinski is an actor, comedian, drag queen, playwright, and punk rock mess as his notorious alter-ego Lilith Fair. A three time Sterling Award-winning performer, they have also worked alongside rock stars and Canadian comedy legends. Recently, Zachary dazzled in the musical adaptation of Darrin Hagen’s international Christmas comedy With Bells On, and as Frank-N-Furter in Grindstone Theatre’s production of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

She is thrilled to be making her DEBUT in Victoria! Enjoy!

Daniel Belland is a pianist, music director, and composer based in Edmonton. Recent credits include The Pansy Cabaret (Guys in Disguise) and In My Own Little Corner (RISER) as well as composing original scores for One Song (Margin Release,) Imaginary Friend, Cult Cycle (Straight Edge Theatre,) and short film scores for Delivery (Anam Caras) and Home Again (Vicarious Playground). Dan is pursuing a degree in Conservation Biology, and can frequently be found outside birding and sharing his passion for all things nature (@nature.dan). Dan is also half of the queer pop duo Homofonik (with Josh Travnik.)

DARRIN HAGEN is an award-winning playwright, author, composer, and Queer historian. He has created over 40 plays, dozens of published articles illuminating the history of sexual minorities in Alberta, and is Artistic Director of the legendary Drag theatre company Guys In Disguise.

He has 7 Sterling awards, and 1 AMPIA. In 2005 he was named one of 100 Edmontonians of the Century. He was inducted into the Q Hall of Fame Canada, and was named by AFA one of the 25 Most Influential Alberta artists in the last 25 years.

In 2025, Darrin won The Edmonton Film Prize for writing and directing Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story, his first film, which has been shown in cities across Canada and the U.S. as well as 11 screenings in Poland, Germany and Switzerland. Pride vs. Prejudice has been nominated for 2 AMPIA awards for Best Documentary and Best Composer.

Accessibility

Sensory warnings: There are no sensory warnings for this show

Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, drugs or alcohol use

Free Youth OUTreach Tickets

This Youth OUTreach initiative provides a limited number of free tickets to HOMO: A Queer Cabaret, as well as shows at our 2025 OUTstages Festival, for self-identified LGBTQ youth and allies under 25. Intrepid Theatre believes strongly in creating an accessible environment for queer youth to experience the festival, to engage with the work and artists presented at OUTstages, and to cultivate a new generation of theatre-goers and theatre-makers.

To book your Youth OUTreach ticket, select the show, scroll through tickets types and select "Youth OUTreach Ticket". There is no promo code necessary. You can then click "add to basket" and proceed to checkout fully, as if you were purchasing a full-price ticket.  

Pay-What-You-Ten Tickets: 10% of tickets are available for $10, in an effort to make theatre more accessible to equity-seeking groups, newcomers, artists & arts workers, and anyone for whom cost is a barrier. We believe the arts have something to offer everyone and we want to reduce financial barriers to our programming. No registration, forms to fill out, or questions asked. Just select the PWY10 ticket when booking online.

Arrival at the venue: The doors will open  30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.

• Event Types - Cabaret
• $0.00
• 29-January 30, 2026
• 60 minutes
• Metro Studio
• Metro Studio
• Ages 16+
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  Sensory warnings: There are no sensory warnings for this show Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, drugs or alcohol use