Training led by drag queens to kick off Pride month in Bristol

Bristol will kick off Pride month with a bang this year as drag queens lead a workout to mark the start of the celebrations. Taking place at Lost Horizon on June 1st, the Drag Queen Workout will be headlined by two drag queens, UGLY and Miss Venus Wailer, who have both performed internationally and even taken the stage at Love Saves the Day.

Costing £11.55 per person, the event will run for two hours from 10am to 12pm, with last entry at 10pm. On the Eventbrite website, the event description reads: “We’re joining forces with our dynamic duo, UGLY & Venus, for a mix of fitness, disco and pure fabulousness. This is a unique, high-energy session where you’ll strike a pose, learn how to stretch like a queen and laugh until morning.”

But the fun doesn’t stop there, after you’ve finished training, everyone will have a chance to take part in their “legendary disco queen catwalk”. So you can keep your stuff while laughing with your friends.

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“Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just starting your journey, this morning guarantees a fantastic time full of self-expression, comedy and energy. Open to all abilities, it’s fitness with a glamorous twist, a celebration of your inner queen!”

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Speaking to the BBC Venus, who is originally from Venezuela, told why training is an amazing thing to be a part of. She said: “We feel we have spread the joy of exploration through the workouts. And the people who join us are great. They allow us to make them laugh, move with us, release some stress and boost their self-esteem; that’s what love is all about.”

While UGLY explained that the workout helps to “reinforce the message that you have every right to be shamelessly yourself.” If you’re falling for dancing like a queen, then you don’t have to stop at just one workout, the pair run real classes for the public to get involved with. Even better, the pair will be making an appearance at this year’s event. Bristol Pride Festival along with other big names in drag, Georgia and Ladytron.

Bristol Pride Month will properly begin on June 29, and Pride Day takes place in The Downs on the afternoon of July 13, after the parade through the city center has finished.

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