Television Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it to host outrageous new game show, ‘Winner Winner Chicken Dinner’ Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, an outrageous new game show hosted by leading New Zealand drag queens, Kita Mean and Anita Wigl’it, crashes onto screens with feathers flying and rules out the window on 6 June. This hilariously unpredictable game show invites everyday contestants to compete in wild chi By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Inquest opens into the death of a Welsh drag queen with a “heart of gold” An inquest into the death of a Welsh drag queen with a “heart of gold” has opened in Wales. Gareth Stephenson, who performed as Dynasty Blake, died after his car collided with a lorry near Llanidloes, Wales in February 2025. Gareth’s family said at the time: “Words can’t describe how much pain this By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Trans drag queen Miss Peaches hits back at anti-drag protestors after they accuse her of wearing “stripper’s heels” during a children’s storytime session Trans drag queen, Miss Peaches, has hit back after anti-drag protestors accused her of wearing “stripper’s heels” during a children’s storytime session in Dundee. Miss Peaches, a trans woman performer, was hired for the storytime session in Dundee, which promised to whisk children away on “magical a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Politicians in Missouri considering legislation, which will ban cabaret or drag performances Politicians in Missouri are considering legislation, which will ban cabaret or drag performances where it can be viewed by a minor. The bill, proposed by Republican Rick Brattin, who made homophobic remarks in 2017 saying that homosexuals aren’t human beings, stipulates that anyone caught violating By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Metropolitan Police apologises over investigation into the death of American drag artist Heklina The Metropolitan Police has apologised over its investigation into the death of American drag artist Steven Grygelko, aka Heklina, who was found dead at a flat in Soho, London, by their friend Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ in April 2023. No official cause of death has ever been released for the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to After almost two years, detectives investigating the death of a ‘legendary’ drag queen who was found dead in Soho have released CCTV of three people they wish to speak to in relation to the case, in the hope they may hold vital clues to the drag queen’s final hours. US-born Steven Grygelko, 55, who By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag queen Brigiding says they are going to “keep on dancing” after performance stirs up “differing opinions” on social media Filipino drag queen Brigiding has said they are going to “keep on dancing” after one of their performances “alluded to menstruation”. im gonna keep on dancing… 🌈💃🍷@ChappellRoan pic.twitter.com/FwbdBnFJzx — brigiding (@brigiding) September 19, 2024 The performance, which has been viewed over two m By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Television Meet CHANEL O’CONOR – one of the fierce new queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 6 International drag icon, RuPaul, is back in Blighty with his cult competitive reality show. Rooted in camp, British pop culture, and famed for its unpredictability, Drag Race UK fans will be delighted with a rambunctious new cast, and a competition with even more twists, more laughs and more sass. S By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Exhibitions Lavender Boy: Drag portrait exhibition from Greg Bailey at Helm Gallery, Brighton explores Pride, colour and inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community Pop along to Helm Gallery in Brighton for portrait photographer Greg Bailey‘s drag portrait exhibition, which explores Pride, colour and inclusivity in the LGBTQ+ community. Lavender Boy is a carefully curated collection of vividly coloured photographs, which represent a timeline of Bailey’s career By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts “Like most little gay boys, making people laugh was an escape.” Danny Beard to bring ‘Straight Expectations’ to Brighton Komedia in September Drag performer Danny Beard can trace their stage persona back to the outrageous, flamboyant Leigh Bowery, friend of Boy George, who delighted and shocked audiences in Soho and New York in the 1980s. And now they’re bringing their UK touring show Straight Expectations to Brighton’s Komedia in Septemb By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Cabaret Queens, Kings and in betweens assemble! The Next Drag Superstar to kick off in Brighton this week After nine successful seasons in London, the Next Drag Superstar competition starts this week in Brighton for the first time. Brighton-based Felix Le Freak, co-producer and head judge, told me: “The London event has grown into a community of LGBTQ+ performers, working together in cabaret, panto and By Brian Butler • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton queens take Pride in London by storm On Saturday, June 29 a group of Brighton based drag queens took London by storm as part of the Drag Bus float. Resident host on the bus Cherry Bomb was joined by Darcey Nox, Shallow Vera, Mary O’Kart and Didi Deville. The queens were spreading a message of love, equality and inclusivity as tens of [ By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts UK’s only known drag-farmer, Boo La Croux, captured in photographs by award-winning photographer Billie Charity On an Eardisley farm, in conservative, rural Herefordshire, lives Dean Goodwin-Evans aka Boo La Croux: farmer, organiser of Hereford Pride, professional hairdresser, son of an Aston Villa footballer, husband of Paul, lover of horses and Miss Drag UK 2021. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts 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 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 Fes By Graham Robson • 7 min read
Cabaret All aboard! Miss Jason’s Big Birthday Fundraiser at Legends to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon 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 Ja By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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’ 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham New exhibition at Birmingham’s Back to Backs to honour drag performer, Twiggy 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 year By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Music New drag song from Vanity von Glow gives nod to Mariah this Christmas 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 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film Behind the Lashes: Birmingham’s drag scene explored in new film 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 commissi By Catherine Muxworthy • 3 min read
Community News Jason Sutton aka drag icon Miss Jason becomes Patron of the Sussex Beacon 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 H By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag: A British History: Jacob Bloomfield to talk at Pallant House Gallery on Thursday, November 23 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 Bri By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News HIV advocate Vicki Vivacious joins cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Vicki has been an amazing advocate for Terrence Higgins Trust over the years by being the face of National HIV Testing Week as well as the charity’s Hot Summer campaign. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Drag star La Voix appeals for help after tour van is stolen in Houghton Regis The star, who many of you might recognise from Britain’s Got Talent, is offering a £10,000 reward for information leading to the return of the van. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘DRAG: A British History’ by Jacob Bloomfield The book takes us by the manicured gloved hand and leads us, via clubs, shows, scandals, politics, intrigue, to some rather delicious Queer individuals and the way they used Drag to succeed and flourish on stage By Eric Page • 4 min read
