interviews
Who are you? My name is Alice. I’m 26, East London based, queer (cancer sun, pisces rising, cap moon) and I’m also known as Dairy King. What’s your project? Project might be a slightly grandiose term for it! I developed a drag king character for the competition ‘Man Up’ in March this year, and I …
Who are you? Hi I’m Red Roses! What’s your project? I’m a composer, writer and performer! I’m writing a new musical called Red Roses and producing a new cabaret night called Sapphic Secrets with the legend that is Loui Von Dini! What’s your gender identity? I’m agender femme.She/they/he How does your queerness influence your art? …
Who are you? I’m Aidan Sadler, a cabaret artist from Gravesend in Kent, now gracing the streets of East London. I’d describe my style as very chaotic. Belty vocals, stand up comedy that gives an insight into my own and an audience’s psyche, bizarre performance art. I started out with 5 quid and an Edinburgh fringe …
Who are you? I’m Ripley, a political lipsyncer and occasional creator of protest pop. I’ve been producing the Like A Sturgeon show at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern for five years now and sometimes pop up at PopHorror and Cabaret Vs Cancer shows. I’m also the reigning two time Miss Belinda Carlisle but I’m too humble …
Who are you? I am a former dancer (12 years of dancing professionally) who’s found solace and peace through yoga and meditation. My classes encourage you to tap into your inner strength. My poses (asana) are geared towards internal resilience, an important quality to have as queer folx. Particularly living in a world that would …
Who are you? Beard and The Queen are the producers behind Calamity Cabaret with the mission to bring theatre to the club. That is Alex Ratman and Dark Sugar (Thomas W Kelly), the minds behind the roller-coaster experience. We host queer events where artist, audiences and scenes collide in the most deliciously entertaining way. Bio …
at a performance with Shotgun Carousel. Who are you/ what’s your project? My name is Len Gwyn, I’m usually known as Len Blanco, I’m a drag king, comedian, singer / musician and writer. I also love facilitating a good workshop. How are you feeling? I’m feeling open. I hate closing doors and lucky for me, …
Who are you/ what’s your project? I am Nancy, i am a queer drag artist living in Berlin. I began my career here as a Drag King, Camp Dad, and had a monthly show which started a collective of the same name- Venus Boys. Since growing tits I have also become a Queen, Shirley Knott. …
Who are you/ what’s your project? Hi my name is Danny- my Drag name is Rubella Vaxine aka Miss Ruby V, I am a new Drag Queen and a Volunteer Ambassador for the Terrence Higgins Trust. What’s your gender identity? I am a Gay/Queer man 🙂 What’s your art? I am a new …
Who are you/ what’s your project? So my name is Mr. Dandy Issues, I am a drag king known locally as the Bearcub fromBournemouth. Currently I produce GOD SAVE THE KINGS: the UK’s digital drag king show(GSTKs) which brings drag kings from all across the UK (England, Scotland, Ireland andWales) onto a digital stage as …
