Under the twinkling canvas of The Circus Yard, Smooch! by United Queendom isn’t just a show — it’s a riot in rouge. With sequins flying, lipstick smudged in all the right places, and enough queer joy to cause a cultural earthquake, this genre-smashing spectacle is part drag cabaret, part political party, and all heart.
From the second the tent lights up, Smooch! seduces the crowd with high-octane performance, unapologetic queerness, and the sort of kiss-off to conformity that only a company like United Queendom could pull off. This isn’t a polite peck on the cheek — it’s a full-blown, glitter-laced snog to the face of the patriarchy.
The performers burst into the ring like they own it — and frankly, they do. Whether lip-syncing love ballads into oblivion, rewriting romantic tropes through queer lenses, or delivering razor-sharp monologues that cut through the camp with raw emotional honesty, the ensemble balances flamboyance with fury, and sparkle with sincerity.
The Circus Yard venue adds a unique intimacy to the chaos. Surrounded by sawdust, string lights, and that delicious feeling that anything could happen, it becomes the perfect playground for a show that throws out the rulebook. Every moment feels alive — sweaty, unfiltered, and gloriously real.
Highlights? Too many to list — but the audience singalong turned emotional release was unforgettable. And just when you think you’re safe behind the laughter, Smooch! hits you with a moment of silence so sincere, you could hear hearts breaking across the tent.
Visually, it’s a maximalist dream: think queer Moulin Rouge on a tightrope. The DIY glam of the costumes, the infectious soundtrack, and the performers’ absolute commitment make for an experience that’s both fiercely theatrical and deeply personal.
But beyond the glitter and giggles, Smooch! carries weight. It champions love in all its radical forms — queer, chaotic, platonic, political. It’s a reminder that affection is resistance, and that joy, especially queer joy, is revolutionary.—
Reviewers Rating: A smooching 5/5
Reviewers Verdict: A fierce, funny, fabulous kiss from the queer circus you never knew you needed. Smooch! doesn’t just perform — it devours, delights, and demands to be felt.
