
Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek
Who is this course for?
Anyone with a love of Schitt’s Creek and a desire to dive deeper into the show and analyse the big and small moments. Anyone with an interest in queer culture more broadly who wants to know more about why this particular show has had such an impact.
What can I expect?
We will be considering:
- Key storylines in the show, including David and Patrick’s romance and queer representation within their characters, Moira Rose and the Camp aesthetic, use of Cabaret within the show
- The impact of the show and its progression in mainstream popularity
- The loyalty of fans
- The show's ongoing impact and importance in queer media/cultural narratives.
We will look at examples, analyse elements of the show and have space for discussion.
Joining via Zoom
This course or event will be held via Zoom. You need a computer/laptop or mobile phone to access the Zoom website, and a reliable internet connection. For further information on how to join a Zoom meeting, you can watch the joining video here.
You will need a computer or other device to connect with Zoom and a notebook/paper and pen/pencil, or digital equivalent.
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Need to Know
Metadata
- Time
- 19:00 - 21:00
- Price
- £20/ £15 concession
- Day
- Thursday
- Duration
- 120
- Venue
- Online
- Tutor
- Emily Garside
- Max Students
- 12
- Course Code
- HS23237
You will learn
- Queer characters and identities within the show.
- The Queer ‘endgame’ romance of David and Patrick and its importance to TV narratives.
- Fans, and what the show means to them.
- Impact and influence beyond the show.
Meet the Tutor

Dr Emily Garside
Emily Garside is writer, thinker, and theatremaker, and a passionate communicator about the value of LGBTQ+ stories in popular culture. She spent many years as an academic and lecturer, beginning with her PhD on theatrical responses to the AIDS crisis and the evolution of LGBTQ theatre. She published her first non-fiction book Love That Journey For Me: The Queer Revolution of Schitt's Creek in 2021 with 404ink and is currently under contract with Applause Books, McFarland and Calon books for non-fiction books. As a journalist, she is a regular contributor for The Queer Review and has written for American Theatre, Slate, BBC and The Stage. She is also a playwright and novelist specialising in telling queer stories.
Dates and Times
Queer Revolution of Schitt’s Creek
This course will take place online.