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ANGEL OF THE NORTH: RuPaul’s Drag Race star Michael Marouli speaks ahead of international tour and headline show at all-new SHABLAM! ON SUNDAYS

Graham Robson April 10, 2024

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK finalist and fan favourite, Michael Marouli, has been announced as the headline act for a brand-new matinee entertainment extravaganza for the East Midlands, Shablam! On Sundays, brought to you by Saul Morgan and Laura Wood, two of the team behind Groovebox Nottingham Pride Festival, and to be held at Nottingham’s iconic […]

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Cabaret

All aboard! Miss Jason’s Big Birthday Fundraiser at Legends to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson February 26, 2024

Miss Jason‘s Big Birthday Fundraiser for local HIV charity for the Sussex Beacon is to take place tonight at Legends from 7.30pm. In addition to the star of the show, onboard entertainment features an incredible lineup of Rustie Lee, Alfie Ordinary, Allan Jay, Baroness Mary Golds, Billie Gold and Jason Lee! Legends say: “We can’t […]

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Television

Alaska Thunderfuck and creative drag partner Lola LeCroix to star in new series of ‘Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition’

Graham Robson February 22, 2024

This March, FROOT.tv is going behind the scenes with renowned drag queens Alaska Thunderfuck and her creative drag partner Lola LeCroix in a new series of Behind the Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Award Contest Competition. As the contestants battle it out to be crowned Drag Queen of the Year, Alaska and Lola […]

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Birmingham

New exhibition at Birmingham’s Back to Backs to honour drag performer, Twiggy

Catherine Muxworthy January 22, 2024

Twiggy – The Drag Market, a new exhibition at Birmingham’s National Trust Back to Backs, will explore the career and creative process behind one of the best-known personas of Birmingham’s queer scene. The new exhibition, opening January 26, will feature costumes and photography from the past 40 years, showcasing Birmingham LGBTQ+ icon, Twiggy. This free […]

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Music

New drag song from Vanity von Glow gives nod to Mariah this Christmas

Graham Robson December 10, 2023

Drag star of hit shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and in London’s West End, Vanity von Glow, is set to release her first song for Christmas. The song, Everlasting, will be released on Sunday, December 10 on all streaming platforms. Vanity von Glow, who has appeared on hit TV and Streaming shows such as Amazon‘s […]

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Film

Behind the Lashes: Birmingham’s drag scene explored in new film

Catherine Muxworthy December 1, 2023

Filmmaker and videographer Nicola Prestage has created and released a short film, Behind the Lashes which explores Birmingham’s vivid drag scene. The film – which features interviews with some of the city’s best-known drag performers including Twiggy, Dahliah Rivers, and Divine Miss M – was commissioned by Core Theatre, Solihull to launch their film festival, Short Is Beautiful. […]

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Community News

Jason Sutton aka drag icon Miss Jason becomes Patron of the Sussex Beacon

Graham Robson November 30, 2023

Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced Jason Sutton has become a Patron of the charity. Known to many as ‘Miss Jason’, Jason’s work as a drag performer has thrilled audiences across the nation for many years. His unique style has made him a favourite of people of all ages. Paul Hilly, Chair of the Sussex Beacon, said: “We’re delighted that Jason has […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Drag: A British History: Jacob Bloomfield to talk at Pallant House Gallery on Thursday, November 23

Graham Robson November 13, 2023

In celebration of Pallant House Gallery’s hanging of Leonard Rosoman’s The Drag Ball, join Jacob Bloomfield, author of Drag: A British History, reviewed in Scene magazine, for a fascinating exploration of drag in British culture on Thursday, November 23. Drag is an intrinsic, and common, part of British popular culture – drag artists throughout history have made themselves some […]

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