John Waters
John Waters at Bristol Beacon
About the show
Join legendary filmmaker, author, and provocateur John Waters for a one-of-a-kind evening of stories, mischief, and cinematic mayhem.
From Pink Flamingos to Hairspray, Waters’ fearless films have shocked, delighted, and earned spots in the U.S. Library of Congress’ National Film Registry. He’s also a celebrated author, Grammy-nominated audiobook narrator, photographer, and style icon.
On stage, Waters mixes hilarious anecdotes with biting wit in his spoken-word shows like Make Trouble and A John Waters Christmas, performed worldwide from the Sydney Opera House to Coachella. Whether sharing behind-the-scenes tales or riffing on culture, his sharp humor and unflinching perspective guarantee an unforgettable night that’s part comedy, part storytelling, and all John Waters.
Featuring - John Waters
In a career that spans 40 years, John Waters has moved from the margins of culture to today's cockeyed mainstream, applying his iconoclastic perspective and aesthetic to filmmaking, writing, acting, photography and, now, putting his perverse talents to use curating holiday musical recordings.