‘Twas the week before Christmas,
and all through Vancouver,
The queens were all slaying with every maneuver.
Out of theatre arose such a clatter –
Run to the Rio and see what’s the matter!”

Dahlings, put on your slippers and grab your candlesticks. Run downstairs to find your living room has turned into a glittery holiday extravaganza. Have the dragged out nutcrackers grown life sized? Or have you shrunk into a babe in toy land? Join social media sensation DANDY, the award winning host and drag superstar, to find out!

Don your holiday best and sing along to the gay carols of olde, as Dandy guides you through a glittering holiday pageant “Dandy’s Nutcracker.” Featuring some of the most glamorous burlesque, festive drag, and sugar-plum-crazed performances by the best LGBT performers in the city.

See why GEORGIA STRAIGHT readers placed us in BEST OF VANCOUVER 2023.

Dressing up in your ugliest and gayest apparel is highly encouraged!

Friday, December 13 – Over 50% Sold!
Doors 7:15 pm | Show 8:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. 

Main Floor Assigned $30 + s/c | $35+ s/c at the door
VIP – First 4 rows $40 + s/c | $45+ s/c at the door **VIP ticket holders also get an interactive prop bag to be used during the show!**
The ‘Sugarplum Fairies‘ 4 Pack $100 + s/c (Available online only)

Buy tickets in advance HERE

Starring:
Dandy as The Nutcracker
Jordy Matheson as The Rat King
Ruffian as The Ballerina
Holly Graphic as Krampus
Clare Voyeur as Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo

The Rats:
Jalebia Majora | Jesse Creations | Glimmer Rouge
Scarlette Ibis | Amber Honey

The Toys:
Banana Delvey | Miss October | Strawberry Short King

Special appearances by:
Mona Moore | Peter Packer | Burna Dart | Dublin Tendre
&
Noa Lottathings

About your Host:

Dandy (he/him) is the award-winning host made popular on TikTok for his viral videos promoting queer joy! Winner of Host of the Year 2024 for Vancouver International Burlesque Festival and awarded runner up in the Georgia Straight’s BEST OF VANCOUVER for his show Drag Attack! – you can catch him regularly on stage in his shows at the iconic Rio Theatre in Vancouver, or touring regularly this year between LA and New York City. His all new series Dandyland, which highlights businesses, organizations, and artists in the lower-mainland’s LGBT Community, premiered this Summer on Optik TV

@dandyandfriends

*Must be 19+ w/ID for entry and bar service.
*Sorry, Rio Theatre Groupons and passes n/a for this event.
*Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available for purchase at the box office on the day of the show prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime.
*Seating for this event is assigned; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to locate your seats and have time for snacks and drinks at concession.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.