Cabaret Mado
Cabaret club · Sainte-Marie ·
Festive gender-bending drag shows hosted by Mado Lamotte
Festive gender-bending drag shows hosted by Mado Lamotte
"Like much of Montreal's Gay Village, Cabaret Mado, a cabaret drag bar, is a little gritty, a little sparkly, and utterly fabulous. Mado, an icon in Quebec's vibrant gay scene who has performed for more than 30 years, often oversees the nightly festivities herself by hosting live drag shows most nights of the week. It's a pretty intimate space, so there isn't a bad seat in the house. Just be warned: Those seated in the front row are most vulnerable to be corralled into the show (willingly or unwillingly). Mado has performed for more than 30 years in Montreal. Most nights, she'll just do an opening number and the relegate herself to the DJ booth, but even getting to see her perform for a few minutes is a thrilling experience." - Todd Plummer
"A long-running Montreal drag cabaret launched by Mado Lamotte that has played a central role in nurturing the city’s drag scene since opening in 2002. Renowned for launching careers of Quebec drag talents and for maintaining an intergenerational, family-friendly vibe, the venue has expanded drag’s cultural reach locally and served as a proud incubator for performers who later achieved broader recognition." - Dan Clapson
"Like much of Montreal's Gay Village, Cabaret Mado, a cabaret drag bar, is a little gritty, a little sparkly, and utterly fabulous. Mado, an icon in Quebec's vibrant gay scene who has performed for more than 30 years, often oversees the nightly festivities herself by hosting live drag shows most nights of the week. It's a pretty intimate space, so there isn't a bad seat in the house. Just be warned: Those seated in the front row are most vulnerable to be corralled into the show (willingly or unwillingly)." - Todd Plummer
"What's the vibe here? Like much of Montreal's Gay Village, Cabaret Mado, a cabaret drag bar, is a little gritty, a little sparkly, and utterly fabulous. Mado, an icon in Quebec's vibrant gay scene, often oversees the nightly festivities herself by hosting live drag shows most nights of the week. What kinds of events can we see here? There's a rotating agenda of local queens, as well as occasional one-offs from visiting acts. Keep an eye on Cabaret Mado's official Facebook page for the most up-to-date schedule. What's the seating like? It's a pretty intimate space, so there isn't a bad seat in the house. Just be warned: Those seated in the front row are most vulnerable to be corralled into the show (willingly or unwillingly). Tell us a little more about Mado. She's something of a legend in the Canadian drag scene, having performed for more than 30 years in Montreal. Most nights, she'll just do an opening number and the relegate herself to the DJ booth, but even getting to see her perform for a few minutes is a thrilling experience. If we’re going to be in town, what—and who—do you think this is best for? This is a snapshot of the thriving LGBT scene that has flourished in Montreal for decades." - Todd Plummer
"Drag queen Mado Lamotte was voted Montreal’s tackiest personality for several years running, mostly due to her great success running the city’s most prominent drag establishment (and now, a restaurant next door). Shows run most nights and have become somewhat of a tourist draw, but like any good tourist attraction, the locals still like Mado." - Tim Forster