One day to go to crowning of Alternative Queen

Not long to go now subjects. By royal decree, get ye to the Spiegeltent tomorrow between 12:30 to 5 or a beheading awaits.

The Alternative Queen of Bath Contest on Radio Bristol

Tune in to Radio Bristol this weekend and your in for a right cockney treat in the form of your right royal compere featuring on Radio Bristol. "Fool Britannia", is due to be interviewed by Ali Vowles at 6:50 am on Saturday Morning about The Alternative Queen of Bath contest. Why not have a listen before tucking into those jellied eels?

Alternative Queen of Bath heralds Fringe Finalè

Finalists announced for Alternative Queen of Bath Contest
Organisers have revealed the final shortlist of contestants for this years Alternative Queeen of Bath Contest after deliberating the superb standard of applications received. Finalists are to appear at the climax of the competition which is due to be held at the Speigeltent on Sunday 10th June as part of Bath Fringe Festival. This most regal of contests will form the finalè of the Exposition of Cabaret, Vintage Fashion and Burlesque.

This years contestants include the Queen of Birds, Cherharzrd Queendom, Queen Lula Loop, Queen Baaath and others. They will be paraded before their subjects within the splendor of the Speigeltent where Edward VII, the Severed Head of Anne Boleyn and the reigning Alternative Miss Bristol 2012, will judge their final performance.

The audience, who will be her majesty’s subjects, are encouraged to plan their outfits too, in order to get Regal at the Speigel.

Promoters, Smutter & Snells, have also announced that ‘Fool Brittannia’ will be comparing this years event. Fool Brittannia said “We have a great line up of judges who I’m sure will, with the exception of Anne Boleyn, be able to keep their heads when making their decisions.”

A lavish coronation ceremony will follow the competition where the successful contestant will take their rightflul place on a bespoke made throne and adorned with crown jewels befitting their title. 

Local Sponsors have been keen to support this stately event. David Hammonds Photography, The Framing Workshop, The Raven and Sainsbury’s, all have agreed to contribute prizes for the lucky winner and runners-up of this years crown.

Last chance Queens

Queens of Bath there is still time to apply do so ASAP we have some lovely queens entered so far so if you are still unsure as to whether the crown will fit .. take a gamble and apply pretty quick

Severed head of Anne Boleyn to appear at Alternative Queen of Bath contest

The Alternative Queen of Bath contest announces judges

The severed head of Anne Boleyn is set to become one of the judges of Baths first Alternative Queen competition, part of this years Bath Fringe Festival which begins this week. This most regal of contests will form the finale of the Exposition of Cabaret, Vintage Fashion and Burlesque, being held at the Speigeltent on the 10^th June.

The late Tudor Queen will join other Judges to decide who will win the enviable title of Alternative Queen of Bath 2012. Promoters, Smutter & Snells, have also announced that other judges will include Edward VII,  the severed head of Anne Boleyn and the reigning Alternative Miss Bristol 2012.

The theme for this years event will of course ‘60 Glorious Years’ and contestants costumes and titles should reflect a momentous event that has occurred since 1952. A lavish coronation ceremony will follow the competition where the successful contestant will take their rightflul place on a bespoke made throne and adorned with crown jewels befitting their title.

Audience members are also encouraged to plan their outfits too in order to get Regal at the Speigel.

The Alternative Queen of Bath contest is inspired by Andrew Logan, sculptor and English accentric, who created the now notorious Alternative Miss World competion that has been held in London since 1972.

Compere Countess Ars’Uppi said “We have a great line up of judges who I’m sure will, with the exception of Anne Boleyn, be able to keep their heads when making their decisions.“

Contest organisers confirm that there is still time to enter the competition which closes on May 31st. 

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