The Pride Gala returned to Q Theatre on Thursday 4 February hosted by Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick and Bryony Skillington’s alter-ego Lady B! The Gala, directed by Freya Finch, aims to give the audience a taste of up and coming festival shows, and was headline by vogue ballroom houses, COVEN-Carangi and Iman.
Photos | Peter Jennings.

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