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Ru Paul's Drag Race UK queens to kick off first ever tour in Newcastle

The show is still a month away from airing its first series but a Ru Paul's Drag Race UK tour has already been announced.

And the great news for Geordie devotees of all things Drag Race is that the nationwide jaunt will kick off in Newcastle!

There was great excitement at the end of last year when it was revealed that a UK version of the worldwide phenomenon would be happening and then again in the summer when a start date was announced of October 3 for the first series on BBC Three.

The has long since been confirmed, with the competing queens making their first public appearance at Manchester Pride in August.

And now they're getting set for plenty more performances on their UK tour which will kick off at the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle on Thursday, November 28.

The UK Season 1 tour will be hosted by Drag Race Allstar Alyssa Edwards, so expect some tongue popping!

Lineup and how to get tickets

The lineup for the tour is: Baga Chipz, Blu Hydrangea, Cheryl Hole, Crystal, Divina de Campo, Gothy Kendoll, Scaredy Kat, Sum Ting Wong, Vinegar Strokes and The Vivienne.

Tickets are priced: £45.50 / £35.50 / Meet & Greet: £125.50 and will go on general sale on Friday, September 13 at 10am from the Tyne Theatre box office and online from Eventim.

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