Several buildings and venues across the north-west of England will be lit up in green this weekend to mark the first anniversary of the death of James Lee Williams, also known as drag superstar The Vivienne.
The 32-year-old, who lived in Liverpool, died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine in January 2025.
Organiser John Hyland, from LGBTQ+ podcast Proudly Said, explained it was about doing “something big and bold and green” in The Vivienne’s memory.
Venues in Liverpool, Chester and on Manchester’s Canal Street are expected to take part to reflect the scale of the drag star’s impact on the LGBTQ+ community and help raise awareness of the dangers of ketamine use.
