Glitz, glamour and big hair camp out in Auckland this November for the spectacular Queen of the Whole Universe beauty pageant. Bringing over 50 performers to the stage to commemorate World AIDS Day, this grand spectacle parodies the hysteria, glamour and vibrant colour of the classic beauty pageant. Men and woman, young and old, gay and straight, all dress as 'girls' to compete to be crowned "Queen of the Whole Universe".Glitz, glamour and big hair camp out in Auckland this November for the spectacular Queen of the Whole Universe beauty pageant. Bringing over 50 performers to the stage to commemorate World AIDS Day, this grand spectacle parodies the hysteria, glamour and vibrant colour of the classic beauty pageant. Men and woman, young and old, gay and straight, all dress as 'girls' to compete to be crowned "Queen of the Whole Universe".Tickets to this theatrical event are in hot demand, with more than 65% already snapped up, two months in advance.

Queen of the Whole Universe raises funds for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation; committed to financially assisting important HIV/AIDS and community advocacy work not funded by its Ministry of Health contracts.

Since its 2004 premiere, Queen of the Whole Universe has been enthusiastically supported by sponsors, participants and audience. Over the past three years the event has fundraised over $64,000 for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation.

When: Friday 30 November 2007, 8pm
Where: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE
Tickets: $30-$65 (plus booking fees) with discounts offered for group bookings.
Bookings: Ticketek on 0800 TICKETEK

4/10/07