Drag Kingdom is the largest regular Drag King show in the world, and it’s a celebration like no other! Over 30 Drag Kings take the stage in one epic night of performances on 14 November at The Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia.

But Drag Kingdom isn’t just about the fun—it’s about provin...

So, you’ve taken that big, bold step—you’ve performed as a Drag King in your first show. Congratulations! You’re no longer in the realm of “aspiring” Drag Kings; you are a Drag King now. The world is your oyster, and your Drag King persona is yours to shape, grow, and develop in any direction you ch...

Everything we have been handed down about masculinity is a construct. It has been constructed with words and imbued with meaning. By whom? By other human beings before us.

The number one question to ask yourself is... Does this version or interpretation of masculinity empower me?

In other words, d...

In the world of drag performance, the spotlight often shines solely on Drag Queens. Equally dynamic and powerful Drag Kings are thriving in our underground culture. Being underground has its costs and benefits.

One of the lesser-known realities of Drag King culture is the profound sense of solidari...

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Drag Kingdom is a reunion of the Kings of Joy community. Imagine 30+ Kings of Joy spilling through the doors of the Red Rattler with costumes, props and facial hair for days. This Pride edition of Drag Kingdom on 27 June was no different.

With so many Kings of Joy grac...

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 ongoing Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it brings together...

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I love Lady Gaga. I love her as an entertainer, a vocalist, an actor, a pusher of boundaries, and an entrepreneur. As you might guess, this is not a damning or critical article of her, so if you’re looking for gossip, undermining or hate, go elsewhere.

One of my favourite songs by Lad...

The work of anti-racism is never done. It’s not something on our to-do list that we can simply tick off. The learning is ongoing. 

So when The Red Rattler and Addi Rd offered an Anti-Racism Workshop last week, I felt called to attend. I also felt like running away at the lunch break for a split sec...

There’s a reason that Sydney’s Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras is affectionately known as ‘Gay Christmas’. It’s the excitement of a cultural day of significance. The anticipation of something fun and colourful. And the opportunity to gather with other people in a point of sameness - versus being the one wh...

In the wilderness of our lives, finding a sanctuary where we can truly be ourselves is like discovering a hidden oasis in a desert. Camp King represents just that oasis, a place of refuge, rejuvenation, and self-discovery for the queer community. It is more than a mere gathering; it's a transformati...