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Lady Champagne

Directed by D'Arcy Drollinger2026USA99 mins

In 2020, San Francisco's most notorious dancing queen Champagne Horowitz Jones Dickerson White Juan Spitzer (D’Arcy Drollinger) delivered a riotous good time at the Frameline44 drive-in with Shit & Champagne — and now she’s back for the Opening Night of Frameline50!

Framed for murder and thrown into “Lady Prison” in this boisterous sequel, exotic dancer Champagne White stages a grand escape using her arsenal of disguises, one-liners, and dance moves to take down a sinister perfume empire in this outrageous “dragsploitation” slapstick comedy, filmed entirely in San Francisco. As she goes to extreme measures to break out and clear her name, she faces off against a vengeful perfume magnate (played by local legend Matthew Martin) masterminding a mysterious, evil plot involving G spots. 

A fierce lampooning of classic sexploitation flicks as well as a loving homage to ‘80s slapstick comedies like The Naked Gun, Lady Champagne is a non-stop camp extravaganza that doubles the silly and triples the laughs of its predecessor — all born from the mind of director, writer, star, and San Francisco drag scene staple D'Arcy Drollinger. The supporting cast reads like a who's who of the local and global drag world, with appearances from Alaska Thunderfuck, Varla Jean Merman, Jackie Beat, Peaches Christ, Meatball, Nicki Jizz, Honey Mahogany, Sister Roma, and many, many more. Produced by Marc Smolowitz (13th Gen), Frazer Bradshaw, and George Rush.

Afterward, keep the good times rolling at Frameline50’s Opening Night Party at The Foundry SF (1425 Folsom St) Featuring lite bites, signature cocktails, and thrilling entertainment, it’s the perfect way to kick off the Festival’s big year — in Lady Champagne-approved style!

Expected Guests

D'Arcy Drollinger
Director/Actor
Marc Smolowitz
Producer

This film is a recipient of a Frameline Completion Fund grant.

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Director
D'Arcy Drollinger
Year
2026
Country
USA
Running Time
99 mins
Language
English
Premiere
West Coast
Cast/Participants
D’Arcy Drollinger, Matthew Martin, Seton Brown, James Arthur M., Steven LeMay, Nancy French, Leigh Crow, Alaska Thunderfuck, Varla Jean Merman, Jackie Beat, Peaches Christ, Sister Roma, Honey Mahogany, Meatball, Nicki Jizz, Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Section
Opening Night, Frameline Completion Fund
Program Note Writer
Cindy Lou Peeples