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Engaging Your Audience in a Drag King Performance: A Guide performance Jan 16, 2025

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,...

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Breaking the Fourth Wall: Engaging Audiences in Drag King Performances drag king kings of joy performance Sep 26, 2024

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...

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Stepping into the Spotlight: How to Boost Confidence in Drag King Performance drag king kings of joy performance Jul 18, 2024

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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Lady Gagaā€™s perfect demonstration of toxic masculinity drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance Jun 06, 2024

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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...

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From Novice to King: A Beginner's Guide to the Art of Drag King Performance drag king kings of joy performance Apr 04, 2024

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...

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Drag Life Before the Death Drop drag drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jul 25, 2023

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...

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Dykadellic Meets Kings of Joy: Get Ready for the Ultimate LGBTIQ+ Party Experience! drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jul 14, 2023

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,...

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Drag Kingdom Makes a Difference block 13 drag king drag kingdom kings of joy kings of joy all-stars lgbtqia+ making a difference performance the king coach Jul 07, 2023

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...

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The Many Faces of Drag Kingdom: 35 Drag Kings on Stage block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom kings of joy kings of joy all-stars lgbtqia+ performance queer the king coach Jun 29, 2023

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...

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Live from Drag Kingdom: How I Discovered my Purpose as The King Coach block 13 drag drag king drag kingdom empowerment feminist kings of joy lgbtqia+ making a difference performance queer the king coach Jun 09, 2023

**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 -...

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Queer Culture at its Finest: The Kings of Joy Meets Qtopia Museum drag king kings of joy lgbtqia+ performance queer queers of joy the king coach May 19, 2023

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...

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How to cultivate masculine energy performance queer relating May 06, 2023

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...

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