Apocalypse How?

Nominated for Best Ensemble at the Dublin Fringe Awards 2025.

The world has ended. GADZOOKS! Thank goodness, the Doomslayers are here to guide you seamlessly into this brave new world, however charred and radioactive it may be.

These three boozy floozies are the newfangled de facto administrators of the Bottom Bunker, a not so desirable sanctuary for queers left behind by the Rapture.

Join the girls in their hedonistic hideaway as they learn to cope with the conclusion of our earthly presence. There's cabaret for your entertainment, plenty of provisions and a bunkerload of queer camaraderie in this ultimate guide through the doom and gloom of our dystopian present.

After a sold out run at Dublin Fringe Festival 2025, Apocalypse How makes its triumphant return to Smock Alley.

Come along, release your inhibitions, feel the (acid) rain on your skin and follow our unlikely Queeroes on a journey of self-discovery as they realise that maybe they do have what it takes to survive, thrive and energetically jive their way through Doomsday.

Age Suitability: 16+

Warnings: References to mental illness / Strong language

WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY Annie Queeries, Donna Fella & Laylah Beattie

TICKETS €19 | €17 (concession)

RUNNING TIME 1 hr 10 mins no interval

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Long time friends Annie, Donna and Laylah started Doomslayers in 2024 to collaborate in their efforts to enjoy life amidst increasing existential dread.

Annie Queeries is a seasoned drag performer with plenty of stage experience. She's known to appear at Prides and shows across the country and is a regularly featured guest at the Haus of Wig. Known for her camp, creative drag style, she combines performance art, humour and community engagement and was nominated for the Spirit of Wit: Moira Brady Averill award in the 2025 Dublin Fringe Awards.

Donna Fella is a celebrated drag artist active in Ireland's queer performance scene. She is noted for her creative style and stage presence as well as her musicality and comedy songs. Outside of Doomslayers, she is a founding member of the Haus of WIG, one of the city's most popular drag collectives known for its high energy cabaret shows. She has also been part of large-scale festival appearances and even opened for Chappell Roan at her Dublin show.

Laylah Beattie is a writer and performance artist known for her advocacy work. After appearing on the Late Late show in 2017, Laylah continued to tell the story of her gender transition through media appearances, articles and her theatre shows. She has spoken publicly about mental health, body image and LGBT+ issues.