CONGREGATIONAL
‘congregation’
an act of people coming together
the nightclubs are closing, the village is dying, we’re tired and scared,
but the beat of the dance floor’s heart keeps on pumping.
Congregational, is an act of coming together - a newly composed choral service for the nightclub, from artist & vocalist Fatt Butcher. Part concert, part-communion, part-resurrection, the show is a ceremony for the dancefloor; a service to dying nightlife that reminds us to keep on living.
Join your guide Fatt Butcher, heralded by critics as ‘the incredible vocal powerhouse’ (West End Best Friend) and ‘the accelerating decline of humanity’ by trolls on Twitter, on a guided journey of collectivity, song, and the transcendental powers of amyl-nitrate.
Featuring a live choir of professional queer vocalists, complete with superstar DJ and virtuosic piano accompaniment, expect a thumping original score of newly composed hymns for the dancefloor blending house, trance, gospel, classical & experimental music.
So babs, come join congregation… and yes, there will be poppers*.
‘Commandingly camp’ - The Times
Credits
Written by Fatt Butcher in collaboration with Nicky Harris & Tobre
Produced by SJ Watkinson
Age guidance: 18+
Content warnings: Some strong language and references to sexual content and substance use.
This project has been funded by Arts Council England with support from Fierce Festival, Cambridge Junction, B:Music, Marlborough Productions, Brighton Dome, Factory International, Homotopia, and Warwick Arts Centre.
An R&D phase of the project in September & October 2024 was funded by the Arts Council, England with support from Fierce Festival, Cambridge Junction, B:Music, & Wysing Arts Centre.