Fri 11 Dec 2026 – Wed 31 Mar 2027
You Gotta Get A Gimmick: The Paul O’Grady Story
General On-Sale
Fri 4 Sep at 10:00am
Priority On-Sale
Members pre-sale only
General onsale
Fri 4 Sep at 10:00am
Time
9:00am to 5:00pm and open late Thursday and Friday (9:00pm)
Approx running time
60 minutes
Location
Williamson Art Gallery
Ticket Price
Free - Donations Welcomed
This major exhibition will delve into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras.
It will give a first glimpse into the extensive archive of Paul, contextualising him as an LGBTQIA+ icon, an award-winning broadcaster, passionate activist and someone who gave a voice to the voiceless, particularly those with four paws. From Tranmere to the Royal Vauxhall Tavern, the “blonde bombsite of Birkenhead” to Battersea Dog’s Home, the exhibition will present Paul O’Grady is one of Britain’s most cherished, and significant cultural figures.
The exhibition will run from Friday 11th December 2026 – Friday 31st December 2027. Tickets up to 31st March will be available to book, further dates will be available in due course.
You can attend without pre-booking, however we recommend booking your timed tickets in advance to guarantee your preferred entry time.
Donations to Williamson Art Gallery are warmly welcomed. Your support helps us to care for our collections and continue our exhibition programme for everyone to enjoy.
The Paul O’Grady Story is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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