Drag Queen Storytime show at DCA cancelled over 'abusive messages'
The performer did not feel safe after receiving the abuse
Last updated 5th Dec 2022
A children's storytelling show hosted by a drag queen has been cancelled after the host received "abusive and threatening messages".
Drag Queen Storytime was due to take place at Dundee's DCA on Saturday morning, but organisers pulled the plug after "hateful and intimidatory behaviour" led to performer Miss Peaches feeling unsafe.
The arts centre also said staff members were subjected to online abuse.
DCA added it will make a donation to LGBT Youth Scotland "in recognition of the struggles faced by the LGBT community on a daily basis".
DCA Statement:
"We are very sorry to say that today’s Drag Queen Storytime event was unable to go ahead because of the hateful and intimidatory behaviour of a small number of people online, which led to the performer feeling unsafe.
"We are appalled that she and members of our team have received abusive and threatening messages this week, and have reported this behaviour to the police.
We refuse to be intimidated by hate speech and abusive behaviour and hope very much to reschedule this event soon. In the meantime we will be making a donation to LGBT Youth Scotland in recognition of the struggles faced by the LGBT community on a daily basis."