Sydney Mardi Gras Highlight: THEY WILL BE KINGS at Qtopia Theatre
Dec 19, 2024Introducing THEY WILL BE KINGS: A New Era of Drag King Performance
We are beyond thrilled to announce the groundbreaking collaboration between Kings of Joy and WEREWOLF: THEY WILL BE KINGS. Premiering during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season, this exciting new theatre work will be staged at QTOPIA, Sydney’s Centre for Queer History and Culture.
Fusing Drag Kinging, contemporary dance, text, and outrageous joy, THEY WILL BE KINGS unpacks the contemporary tropes of gender diversity through the lens of trans-masc, non-binary, and lesbian Drag Kings. It explores modern masculinity and makes the invisible visible, offering a radical and empowering celebration of gender expression.
🎟️ Book your tickets now and don’t miss this groundbreaking Drag King performance!
Performance Details
Presented by: WEREWOLF & Kings of Joy
Writers: Kaz Therese & Danica Lani in collaboration with the cast
Director: Kaz Therese
Choreographer: Danica Lani
Cast: Danica Lani, Chris McAllister, Angel Tan, Becks Blake, Kaz Therese and Malaika Mfalme.
Dates:
- Tuesday 25 February (Preview Night) – $25 + booking fee tickets, one night only!
- Wednesday 26 February (Opening Night)
- Thursday 27 February
- Friday 28 February
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Location: QTOPIA - The Loading Dock Theatre
Address: 301 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
🎟️ Secure your tickets here – Preview Night tickets are limited and selling fast!
Why Does This Matter?
Drag Kings continue to face a cultural drought of opportunities—fewer gigs, lower pay, and limited platforms compared to their cisgender or Drag Queen counterparts. THEY WILL BE KINGS boldly answers this gap, providing:
- A safe, empowering platform for trans and gender non-conforming artists.
- A chance for audiences to witness Drag Kings in their full complexity.
- An opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate, connect, and inspire action.
Many of the THEY WILL BE KINGS performers started as audience members. Seeing performers freely explore their gender on stage—and being celebrated for it—ignited their journey into Drag Kinging. From workshops to performances, Kings of Joy has empowered over 129 new Drag Kings to date, creating a loyal and vibrant community.
About QTOPIA
Set at Qtopia, the world’s largest Centre for Queer History and Culture, THEY WILL BE KINGS finds its home in a space dedicated to empowerment, inclusiveness, and storytelling. With WEREWOLF’s philosophy of radical kindness and commitment to cultural transformation, this performance is more than a show—it’s a call to dream bigger.
Join Us for THEY WILL BE KINGS
This is more than a performance. It’s a celebration of community, resilience, and joy—a space where modern masculinity is reimagined and gender diversity is given the stage it deserves. Witness the power of trans-masc, non-binary, and queer Drag Kings as they electrify audiences and inspire new futures.
🎟️ Special Preview Night Tickets: $25 + booking fee for Tuesday 25 February only.
Tickets are limited—don’t miss your chance to see the Kings reign!
Xx Danica Lani
The King Coach
P.S. Wanna be a Drag King? Learn how to become a Drag King. Click here to join the Kings of Joy community
