There were lights, cameras, and plenty of action in Middlesbrough this evening (November 27) as stars lined the red (or pink) carpet for the premiere of Smoggie Queens. 

The six-part series - which is set to be available on BBC iPlayer from tomorrow - hosted an exclusive launch party at Middlesbrough Town Hall. 

Drag queens, Smoggie Queens, and hundreds of others gathered in the historic building, which had been lit up in pink, ahead of a special screening of the show. 

Mark Benton at the premiere of Smoggie QueensMark Benton at the premiere of Smoggie Queens (Image: Stuart Boulton) Bill Fellows at the premiere of Smoggie QueensBill Fellows at the premiere of Smoggie Queens (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Walking the red carpet on Wednesday evening were Middlesbrough native Mark Benton (Waterloo Road, Early Doors, Northern Lights), who plays drag queen ‘Mam’, Alexandra Mardell (Coronation Street) who plays Lucinda, and creator and writer Phil Dunning, who plays Dickie. 

They were joined by fellow cast members Patsy Lowe, who plays awkward Sal, Elijah Young, who stars as newcomer Stewart, and series guest star Bill Fellows (Coronation Street, Ted Lasso).

Read more on the Smoggie Queens premiere in our story here: Smoggie Queens: Stars line pink carpet for glitzy premiere

Alexandra Mardell at the premiere of Smoggie QueensAlexandra Mardell at the premiere of Smoggie Queens (Image: Stuart Boulton) Bill Fellows, Patsy Lowe, and Elijah Young at the premiere of Smoggie QueensBill Fellows, Patsy Lowe, and Elijah Young at the premiere of Smoggie Queens (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Here’s a selection of pictures from tonight’s glitzy premiere. 

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Other celebrities from across the North East also made an appearance on the pink carpet, including several drag queens and Geordie Shore’s Ricci Guarnaccio. 

The Northern Echo interviewed stars of the show on the pink carpet throughout the evening - and you can hear more about their thoughts on filming in Middlesbrough and the packed-out premiere in another article tomorrow. 

Smoggie Queens is available on BBC iPlayer from November 28.