This podcast takes a deep dive into the history of William Dorsey Swann who was the self proclaimed ‘first drag queen’. With extracts from author Kit Heyam and American drag queens Angelique Young and Rita Room, we look further into how Swann’s legacy lives on today and how drag is being effected by the republicans anti-drag crusade.
We meet the rising stars of cabaret, including Mahatma Khandi, Tyreece in heels and Pandora Carnage.
How Lulla La Polaca is living proof that age is not an obstacle to living life at its best.
How East Anglia is playing host to a thriving drag scene that is leaving a distinct mark on Norwich’s nightlife.
How drag queens in Barcelona use make-up and costume to express their creativity
We go to Brighton to meet the drag queens behind Cinebra, who are pushing the boundaries of theatrical drag performance.
Drag acts have often been misunderstood and this is a brief investigation into why young queens in London are taking to the streets by night the way that they are.
