What do you get when you take 35 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…

Drag Kingdom is the largest Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings together the Kings who have been through the Kings of Joy program for first-time Drag Kings. Get ready for a night that will leave you cheering, swooning and questioning your own gender and sexuality… (You’re welcome.)

Drag Kingdom - The Pride Edition

Thurs 29 June, 7 pm

The Red Rattler, Marrickville

Tickets are selling fast - grab yours here

Kings of Joy is a community initiative that gives first-time Drag Kings a group to perform in. Participants go through 6 weeks of training with The King Coach, Danica Lani.  They make their debut performance on stage at Queers of Joy. The values of Kings of Joy include anti-racism, non-toxic masculinity, and gender diversity.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the Kings of Joy? Some of them are content having ticked ‘Be a Drag King’ off their bucket list. Some want to continue - but not without their boi band crew. And some of them are hooked and have become well-loved, household names in the Australian Drag King scene.

Let’s meet the many faces of the Kings of Joy!

The King Coach

That’s me! Danica Lani aka Dario di Bello est. 2011. I’m also known as Daddy Joy and the Mother of Drag Kings. I’ve coached, choreographed and mentored 85 first-time Drag Kings through Kings of Joy since December 2020.

My business exists to serve the LGBTQIA+ community and to empower us to feel good in the body exploring gender, sexuality and drag so that we can be 100% at home in our own skin.

Your Hosts…

Introducing…

Chase Cocks and Klit Angel

Chase Cocks has been in it from the beginning and is the reason we are all here. By day, they are true to their name. By night, Chris McAllister aka Chase Cocks is the founder of Queers of Joy which houses the Kings of Joy Gold Stars, for first-time Drag Kings.

What they have to say about Kings of Joy:

“Danica is so supportive and knowledgeable. She covers so much and you don’t realise how much you are growing until you get to the end and you’re transformed in confidence and self-expression!”

Klit Angel is a dark horse who swept everyone off their feet in their debut performance. Having performed, MC’d and facilitated all around town, Jade Winter aka Klit Angel is an outstanding contribution to the queer and trans community.

What Jade says about Kings of Joy:

“Before Kings of Joy, I always felt some shame in my masculinity. As a transfemme, there is a societal expectation on how you are meant to express your gender. Freeing myself from that expectation, and reclaiming my masculine side on my terms has been life-changing, I know cliché, but it really has. 

I have taken the confidence that Kings of Joy and Danica reminded me I had and I'm bringing it back into my non-drag life. To be truly me and surround myself with people who support that, like my fellow kings.”

Kings of Joy groups

Sweater Weather

Our newest Kings of Joy, fresh from their debut performance at Queers of Joy last week.

Sent by the Drag King Council to save masculinity, these unsung heroes must traverse through the Snowy Mountains of Peril and together become one with the Fellowship of the Cock Ring.

Hugh Mnbean, Ass Professor Trey Verse, Po Trancy, Roy Kunt, Brock Lee, Dildo Baggins, Holden Cox.

I Believe in a Thing Called Love

While listening to music in a record store, a group of strangers starts a dance number to a hit song that turns into a first-time orgy.

Maggot Banks, Jim Junkie, One Bucket Bob, Jack of All Babes, Christian Values, Rainbowgan

Superpower

In a bar, a group of unsuspecting fellas gain their superpower and strip down to show us how it's done.

Nicko Teen, Earl Gaye, Joe Daddy, Sid Salacious, ShaMan, Jack of All Babes

Blinding Lights

It’s a restless night, you can’t sleep so you go for a night walk. While blindfolded, you finally find another warm body to give you comfort.

Mr. Beau Ghan, Frank Lee Madir, Mario Maverick, Hugh F. Bewdy, Max’d Out, Goondiwindi Jones, Dommy D

The Kings of Joy All Stars

Jailhouse Rock

Stuck in a prison of their own making, these 1950s men of the office, burst out of their boredom, breaking free of their mundane existence into a world of homoeroticism.

Chase Cocks, Maggot Banks, Dustin le Rugrat, Goondiwindi Jones, ShaMan.

Our Kings of Joy performing solo…

Ewin Trouble

You may remember him from last Drag Kingdom in a very moving performance, Ewin Trouble is back tonight with a completely different performance. Ewin is a pro when it comes to performing, creativity and entertaining the crowd. Prepare to be entertained up the wazoo!

“My name is Ewin Trouble and I’m a Drag King who received a personal King coaching package with Danica as a birthday gift. I was already performing online/making reels and makeup looks for my Instagram account, however was not adept in live performance. Danica listened to my ideas and together, through powerfully timed choreography, I was able to showcase a truly moving performance that fully encapsulated the message I wanted to tell. If you get a chance to work one-on-one with Danica, please take the opportunity, it was a life-changing moment for me and my confidence xxx” - Chris aka Ewin Trouble

Frank Lee Madir

Frankly my dear, you don't want to miss this emerging King in a full-throttle solo about a man and his best friend. Filled with affection and a true gentleman.

Hugh F Bewdy

Hold onto your hats everyone because we are announcing the extremely exciting debut solo of Hugh F. Bewdy! It is going to be a wildly passionate spine-tingling performance not to be missed!

“Kings of Joy has been amazing. I've been thinking about and questioning my own identity and what I resonate with. Especially being bi-gender as well and having someone demonstrate what that can look like. Being able to step into your femininity and masculinity is something that I haven't experienced before.” - Lily aka Hugh F. Bewdy

Rainbowgan

The lovable larrikin Rainbowgan is back to do a solo rich with innuendo and gender-bending hilarity!! Rainbowgan was born June 2021 and is ready to rock on their second birthday!

"Danica has this amazing ability to make people feel so open and true to themselves, which is a rare quality in a coach!! I was able to learn not only new steps to my routine, but the hot tips that I got will stick with me for any future routines I might have! Thanks for putting everything into bite-sized pieces I could take home and practice.” - Lara aka Rainbowgan

Choking Hazard

An incredible performer with lots of mouth-watering skills, Choking Hazard has been performing all over Sydney, Australia and the world.

“Better Than Therapy!” - Rae aka Choking Hazard

Nicko Teen

He’s a heartthrob, he’s Nicko Teen! Since debuting at the end of 2022 Nicko has been having a ball in Sydney’s Drag King scene. 

Special appearances

Dustin Le Rugrat & friends

All the way from Batemans Bay… Dustin Le Rugrat!!! He’s been at every Drag Kingdom so far and we just love him. What’s he gonna pull out the bag tonight?!

“Great experience. Love the confidence you build with other kings and getting to have fun as your other persona.” - Leesh aka Dustin Le Rugrat

Girlz II Men

Looking for heartbreaking boyband vibes? Get ready for these handsome Kings to steal the stage and your hearts. Join them on a gender journey from Girlz to Men as they say Bye, Bye, Bye to the past and step into a bright future.

Dario di Bello, Chase Cocks, George Saint and Jim Junkie!

Come meet the many faces of Drag Kingdom this Thursday 29 June at The Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia. If cost is a barrier, contact me - no one turned away due to lack of funds. 10% of all proceeds go to our LGBT refugee friends living in Kakuma, Kenya at Block 13. All other proceeds go back into the Kings of Joy Pay It Forward program allowing future Kings to participate.

This night will blow your socks off. Don’t wait. Grab your ticket now.

Love,

Danica

The King Coach

P.S. Wanna be a Drag King? Put your name on the waiting list here.

P.P.S. Wanna pay it forward for a future King to do the Kings of Joy Gold Star program? Click here.