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How to Mate - The Ted XXX Talk

Actor, writer and drag king Daisy Doris May is bring How To Mate - The Ted XXX show to the Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

How to Mate - The Ted XXX Talk

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Following the success of last year’s How to Flirt, Daisy is set to return as Guildfordian iPod-DJ Steve Porters with an all-new solo comedy drag show. How to Mate promises to be equally electrifying and will have audiences in stitches as Daisy breaks boundaries and offers a witty exploration of themes such as identity, gender binaries, and toxic masculinity.

Daisy won Europe’s Biggest Drag King competition MAN UP in 2022. Daisy has since been nominated as a SCREENSHOT 2023 finalist and is in development with SISTER and SOUTH OF THE RIVER PICTURES to develop Steve Porter’s mockumentary.

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Don't miss national treasure Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy at the Assembly Roxy on Sunday 15 February!

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Join Daniel Foxx at the Assembly Roxy as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.

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World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his characteristic warmth, wit and wonder to new parenthood. Catch him at the Assembly Roxy on 14th March!

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Critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show and bring it to the Assembly Roxy on 28th November!

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