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Let’s be real—what separates a good Drag King performance from a great one isn’t just the sharpness of your moves or the brilliance of your costume. It’s how well you connect with your audience.
Performing is like hosting the ultimate party—you’ve got the vibe,...
One of the decisions that every performer needs to make is whether or not to acknowledge the audience. Do I stay in the fantasy world of my creation and let the audience be absorbed in that illusion? Or do I break the fourth wall?
What is this fourth wall you speak of kind sir?
The fourth wall is...
So, you think you need confidence as a Drag King? The secret to mastering any new skill is the realisation that confidence is not required. Confidence is gained by doing the thing you’ve set out to master. It’s not necessary beforehand.
So what is needed before being able to transform...
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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...
The art of Drag King performance begins with stage presence and energy. Back this up with masculine expression and lip-syncing. Finally, nail audience interaction and your performance will soar to the next level. Here's how.
Stage Presence: Your Invisible Armor
The power of stage presence...
Every Drag Queen and her dog seem to be doing death drops and full-on acrobatics in their routines these days. I’ve seen some incredible acts and some very talented performers. However, the standard that Queens need to live up to in their performances these days seems sky-high.
Drag Kings...
Are you ready to embrace a night of absolute euphoria and revelry? Brace yourselves, friends, because the Kings of Joy are hitting the stage at Dykadellic, the hottest new lesbian dance party in town! Prepare for a series of five electrifying gigs that will leave you breathless, wanting more,...
Watching the faces of the audience as they witness King after King being fully self-expressed is the biggest reward at Drag Kingdom. I see facial expressions of awe, downright shock, and hope that the liberation being demonstrated on stage is possible for those watching. And it is.
The journey...
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...
**Special announcement**
Tickets are now on sale for Kings of Joy’s Pride edition of Drag Kingdom! With 30+ Drag Kings performing and 10% of all proceeds going to our LGBT refugee friends living in Block 13, Kakuma, Kenya this will be a night to remember.
Thurs 29 June -...
Qtopia Sydney is Australia’s first dedicated Queer Museum. Imagine walking into a Queer Museum designed for education, memory and celebration. In 5 years' time, school groups and groups of colleagues will bustle through learning about our unique and diverse LGBTQIA+ histories. There will...
Gender only exists in language. And it’s made up by humans.
Gender refers to the social and cultural roles, attitudes, behaviors, and expectations associated with being a ‘man’ or a ‘woman’. It is a social construct and can vary across different cultures and...