Priority Hoarding: A Retrospectacle

Welcome to the Bearded Ladies’ Hairport, an interactive installation and performance series that embodies 16 years of accumulated baggage from a queer cabaret company dedicated to art, care, mess, and community. While you’re waiting for a flight that may never take off, unpack your baggage and explore ours-you might recognize something familiar or discover something you never knew you were carrying. This trans(formational) installation is designed for anyone who has ever lost a bag, gotten stuck, or missed a (metaphoric) flight, prompting the question: how do you know it’s time to move on when you don’t know where you’re going? The Hairport is an immersive experience filled with costumes, cardboard props, and other ephemera from the Bearded Ladies Cabaret’s rich performance history. Visitors will navigate a sprawling multi-room space that resembles a fantastical, metaphorical “airport,” engaging with various components of the installation and encountering docents in guiding roles. The journey culminates in a “lounge” space brimming with “Bearded baggage,” which also serves as the performance site for the Now Hoarding: In-Flight Entertainment live event series. Expect to spend approximately 60-75 minutes exploring the entirety of the Priority Hoarding installation, with groups of 6 entering at 15-minute timed intervals. An optional Surrey bike ride is available but not required. This immersive experience is suitable for ages 13 and up, featuring adult language, strobe/flashing lights, audience interaction, and fog/smoke effects. Accessibility options are provided, including a ramp to the performance space and an accessible restroom. For more detailed accessibility information, please contact The Bearded Ladies. Join us as we celebrate the future of queer art and community!