Killers, Cults & Queens

Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce are bringing their podcast Killers, Cults & Queens to the stage at Komedia on Wednesday 28 October. If you've listened to the show, you know the territory they cover: the darker side of history, the people who've gone too far, and the figures who've left a mark for all the wrong reasons. This is that same material moved from the headphones to a live room in Brighton.

For those who haven't come across it yet, the podcast is built around the two of them talking through cases and stories that fit the title. The 'killers' and 'cults' part is the true crime side of things—the notorious figures and the groups that have built their own strange, often dangerous, worlds. The 'queens' part brings in the historical figures, the powerful women, and the royal drama that usually sits alongside the more macabre stuff. It's a mix of true crime and history, and the live show follows that same thread.

Seeing it in person changes the dynamic. On the podcast, it's just two voices in a room; on stage, it's the two of them working it out in front of an audience. There's something different about hearing these stories told live, and it's a good way to catch up on the podcast if you've been meaning to start it. If you're already a listener, it's a chance to see the two of them together rather than just hearing them through your phone.

It's at Komedia on Wednesday 28 October, so it's a mid-week night out in the city. If you're into true crime and history, it's a straightforward one to add to the calendar.