about US 

"Devine is rural grit and glamour personified"

Devine Tension Presents [DTP] are a boutique LGBTQ+ focussed events production company, working predominantly within Dumfries & Galloway (South-West Scotland) since 2021.

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HISTORY & CONTEXT 

Devine Tension was born under the bright lights of cosmopolitan city life in LONDON. Devine found her start at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama’s (RCSSD) quarterly event NWQ, which took place in Kilburn, North West London, at a small bar named The Good Ship.

Whilst studying for an honours degree in Drama, Applied Theatre & Education at RCSSD, Devine became fascinated by the development of queer culture in rural areas and, after many years of rejecting her queerness within her hometown, returned to Dumfries & Galloway.

IN 2018, she performed in the annual Queer Haggis cabaret at Big Burns Supper Festival. This was a flying visit, which would change the face of Queer Dumfries & Galloway forever. Later that year, she left city life behind, and returned to Dumfries, where she performed at the first annual Dumfries & Galloway Pride alongside queer legends Danny Beard & Virgin X. 

IN 2019/EARLY-2020, Devine Tension's mission statement became to develop an accessible LGBTQ+ nightlife culture for South-West Scotland and surrounding areas. This was inevitably put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, and revisited in 2021.

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DEVINE TENSION PRESENTS' INCEPTION & CLUB QUEER

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Devine Tension Presents [DTP] was established in 2021, post-pandemic, with the first produced events being Swan Night Only (London) and Club Queer (Dumfries).

Club Queer debuted at Chancers Nightclub (Dumfries) on October 23rd 2021, with a vision of presenting Dumfries & Galloway with the finest local and national queer talent, including two critically acclaimed performers from RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Queer clubland meets underground rural grit. This SOLD OUT, with much more in store for queer Dumfries & Galloway.

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IN MAY 2022, Club Queer ventured towards Brighton (United Kingdom), for Brighton Fringe Festival at Club Revenge. Now in collaboration with Pack Productions, Club Queer went cross-country with three different line-ups, three themes (Sweet Sinners, Icons Only, Bubblegum), three nights, and one unforgettable experience. 

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IN JULY 2022, Club Queer returned to Chancers Nightclub in Dumfries & Galloway with 'Lipstick 90s' alongside the powerhouse performer Vanity Milan (from RuPaul's Drag Race UK).

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STEAMIN', SYNC'N'SING, DRAG DISCO DOME & HOT HEELS

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IN OCTOBER 2022, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] began to produce a monthly drag extravaganza, within the heart of Dumfries and Galloway, titled STEAMIN'. Annually, this culminates in a MAIN EVENT.

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IN OCTOBER 2022, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] began to produce a premium duet drag experience for private and corporate bookings, titled SYNC'N'SING. This has seen Devine Tension & Madame Jo Mama take Dumfries & Galloway by storm with private bookings, and expanding rural drag outwith the region.

The first ever MAIN EVENT took place on June 3rd 2023, and featured headliner Cheddar Gorgeous (from RuPaul's Drag Race UK S4).​

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IN JULY 2023, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] expanded into the festival circuit, with "Drag Disco Dome" debuting at Doonhame Festival 2023, with an 11-hour drag extravaganza.

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IN MARCH 2024, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] expanded into Carlisle, Cumbria with "Hot Heels: Drag Cabaret" at Old Fire Station. A sell-out production.

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IN JUNE 2024, STEAMIN': The Main Event returned with "2.0", featuring Headliner Lawrence Chaney (Winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK). A sell-out production.

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DINE&DRAG & THE FUTURE

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IN JULY 2024, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] introduced a brand-new era of STEAMIN' titled "Club Z", which was introduced via an innovative duet drag experience titled "Z" (The Stove Network - June 28th/29th 2024) with Devine Tension & Madame Jo Mama. Club Z immerses an audience into a unique fusion of Clubland & Drag Cabaret, whilst staying true to the tradition of STEAMIN'.

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IN AUGUST 2024, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] introduced a brand new drag-dining experience at the award-winning Home Restaurant in Dumfries. This included 3x Courses, 3x Drinks & Drag Entertainment between 2PM-5PM.​​

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IN DECEMBER 2024, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] will expand to Galashiels, Scottish Borders, with Hot Heels: Drag Cabaret at MacArts. 

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IN JUNE 2025, STEAMIN': The Main Event will return with "3.0", with the tagline "Third time's a charm" in celebration of the 3rd year of STEAMIN'. Headliner & Cast TBC.

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Since 2021, Devine Tension Presents [DTP] have booked/hosted some of the most exciting talent across the LGBTQ+ scene in the UK. Keep your eyes peeled for future events and projects with external clients.

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