Margaret Thatcher’s 100th birthday is set to be marked with a drag show.

Thatcher Fest, which begins on October 13, celebrates a century since the birth of the former Conservative Prime Minister.

The occasion will include a drag show, talks by former minister Edwina Currie and TV personality Gyles Brandreth, punk poetry, comedy and music.

Mrs Thatcher was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in 1925 and died in April 2013 at age 87.

Ashley Baxter, leader of South Kesteven District Council, said the aim of the festival was to “promote political debate and drive footfall to Grantham”.

He added: “Regardless of what you think of her views and policies, a woman getting to the position of Prime Minister in 1979 is astonishing.

“It’s not something everyone would want to celebrate – she is one of the most polarising figures of recent political history.”

“Whether you remember Mrs T as the milk-snatcher or the Iron Lady, we would love to see you in Grantham for the festival.”

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Becoming the UK’s first female Prime Minister, Mrs Thatcher held office from 1979 until her resignation in 1990.

Her 11 years in power saw her as the longest-serving British Prime Minister of the 20th century.

Nicknamed the “Iron Lady” due to her uncompromising politics and leadership style, her policies have been coined as Thatcherism.

The celebrations include both ticketed performances at various venues across Grantham and free exhibitions exploring different aspects of her life and political career.

The Guildhall Arts Centre will present several headline performances, including a drag interpretation featuring Matt Tedford performing as Thatcher in a cabaret reimagining of the Section 28 vote night.

Television personality and former MP Gyles Brandreth will host an event linking Thatcher with Queen Elizabeth II and Winnie the Pooh.

Former junior health minister Edwina Currie will share Government memories, whilst York St John University’s Dr James Cooper examines Cold War politics involving Thatcher, Reagan and Gorbachev.

Author Tina Gaudoin will discuss her book, which examines Thatcher’s feminist legacy, at The Reading Room.

Additional commemorative activities include guided walks exploring Thatcher’s time in Grantham, available on multiple dates in October.

The Grantham Railway Club will host performances featuring punk poetry, comedy, and music, while the local museum presents an exploration of the town’s history surrounding its Thatcher statue.

Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School will screen the film “The Iron Lady” twice, and the Grantham Dramatic Society will present theatrical performances at Christ Church and the museum, showcasing local perspectives on Thatcher’s early life.

Free exhibitions include a postcard collection at Union Street Gallery and displays at Grantham Library, which examine her roots and legacy.