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# New celebrity and character competition launched by Birmingham’s House of Allure
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/new-celebrity-and-character-competition-launched-by-birminghams-house-of-allure/
- Published: 2023-10-16T10:00:01.000Z
- Updated: 2023-10-16T13:37:06.000Z
- Description: Lead Photo cred Irina Mackie Drag performer Dominus Von Vexo – of the House of Allure (a Birmingham based burlesque and cabaret group) – has announced a new competition The Audition, which will focus on acts based on celebrities and characters, both fictional and real-life. Dominus themselves is kno
- Author: Catherine Muxworthy
- Tags: Birmingham, LGBT, LGBTQ

***Lead Photo cred Irina Mackie***

Drag performer **Dominus Von Vexo** – of the **House of Allure** (a Birmingham based burlesque and cabaret group) – has announced a new competition ***The Audition*** *,* which will focus on acts based on celebrities and characters, both fictional and real-life. Dominus themselves is known in Birmingham’s drag scene for their character work from the *Absolutely Fabulous Cabaret* where they embody Patsy alongside **Jenna Davinci** as Edina to performances as the Fairy Godmother from the *Shrek* films.

*The Audition* is seeking any art form including drag, cabaret, comedy, vocals, burlesque and lip-sync for fun, entertaining and creative acts based around a character. The aim is to “create a space to give performers the chance to create new work and test it out \[and\] contestants will be critiqued by constructive, experienced judges that focus on giving contestants support to grow their craft.”

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/the-audition-e1697447535460.jpg)

Applications are open now, and the deadline to apply is **December 1**. Performers can submit more than one act idea, however only one act will be chosen and these acts cannot exceed four minutes.

The competition itself will be held at **Missing Bar**, Birmingham on **February 9**, 2024 where “A winner will be decided by the judges with audience votes making up one quarter of the decision.”

For those hoping to attend to watch the show, [limited tickets are available and selling fast](https://outsavvy.com/organiser/house-of-allure?ref=scenemag.co.uk). While those hoping to showcase their act can apply by emailing [HQ@HouseOfAllure.co.uk](mailto:HQ@HouseOfAllure.co.uk) or via the [application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQR0xyW9eHPI-zxDvRh%5FzoL3Uzsp4QX53UZ2KsGq%5F3DwuQDA/viewform?ref=scenemag.co.uk). The winner will receive a prize of £250, plus a crown, sash and the title of Audition Winner 2024.

Dominus Von Vexo said: “We can’t wait to see what you submit. Have fun, be bold and brave! Although this is a competition, we aim to keep you supported and create a friendly atmosphere. You Walk With Thunder! Good Luck!”