Hot on the heels of a packed-out drag brunch featuring Velme Celli and burlesque artists Miss Valentine, the Impossible Restaurant and Wonderbar in St Helen’s Square staged what organisers brand ‘a most memorable show.’
It featured popular due The Cheeky Girls, two Romanian twins Gabriela and Monica Irimi, whose ‘Cheeky Song’ (touch my bum) made number 2 in the charts in 2002.
The duo, now aged in their 40s, had earlier entertained thousands with a lively performance on the Pride Stage at the Knavesmire that afternoon.
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In addition, was acclaimed drag artiste Velma Celli, the York born Ian Stroughair, who has performed around the world and had wowed a packed upstairs at Impossible during a Drag Brunch that also featured burlesque sensation Miss Valentine.
There was also Barnsley drag queen Legz Anaya, burlesque star Fallon Dee, who has worked at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, plus the male strippers Dreamboys, who give 600 muscle-bound performances a year.
Impossible’s manager Jack Vanston says the night, whose entertainment began at 8pm, said it was a great turnout, with the Pride fun lasting till 1am.
Jack told the Press: “The crowd were in awe of the iconic pop duo ‘Cheeky Girl’s’ and were amazed with the Dreamboys draw-dropping show.”
Fallon Dee (Image: Pic supplied)
The Cheeky Girls had performed their famous Cheeky Song alongside their other ‘cheesy’ hits.
Jack said the performers felt honoured to have performed at such an iconic venue, which is situated in a Grade II-listed building and was the original home of Terry’s Chocolate Orange.
He added: “If you missed the Pride special it will be back next year but, in the meantime, attend our Drag Brunches once a month, but we host many special events here at Impossible York so follow us on socials to keep up to date.
“We are loud and proud 365 days of the year.”
Other Pride-related events on Saturday evening include the official Pride afterparty at Ziggy’s Bar, featuring drag artist Janice D.
The official Pre-after party at Yates featured drag cabaret, including Luna Hex, the Miss Diagnosis, Cuppa T and Lois Common Denominator.
