Centre Stage

Centre Stage, Bloom Street, Manchester, UK

Hidden away in the back streets on Manchester's Gay Village, Centre Stage describes itself as a Dive Bar. It offers nostalgia alongside camp cabaret and a flamboyant atmosphere. With friendly staff and hilarious performances, regulars recommend Centre Stage as a place to relax and have fun with down to earth entertainment and old fashioned fun.

Older Crowd, Dancing, Drag

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