Imagine this: you’re standing in the wings, heart pounding like a bass drum, the stage lights blinding as they spill onto the floorboards. The audience is waiting, the energy crackling like static. This isn’t just a performance—it’s a part of you coming alive, maybe for...

It’s a brand new year! If you’re anything like me, the start of a new year brings both reflection and excitement. It’s the perfect moment to pause, take stock of the year that’s just been, and set a vision for the one ahead.

As your King Coach, I’m inviting you to...

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible humans who make Kings of Joy the vibrant, empowering, and joyful community it is. For the very first time, we’re acknowledging some key players with special awards—recognising...

Introducing THEY WILL BE KINGS: A New Era of Drag King Performance

We are beyond thrilled to announce the groundbreaking collaboration between Kings of Joy and WEREWOLF: THEY WILL BE KINGS. Premiering during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras season, this exciting new theatre work will be...

Drag Kingdom is a reunion of the Kings of Joy community. Imagine 40 Kings of Joy spilling through the doors of the Red Rattler with costumes, props and facial hair for days. This End of Year edition of Drag Kingdom on 14 November was no different.

With so many Kings of Joy gracing the stage, this...

The King Coach speech @ Drag Kingdom Nov 2024

Chris Lani-McAllister  

Okay, have we had a good night? I think it's time that we heard from the King Coach my wife, Danica Lani!

Danica Lani  

Oh, sorry, I was distracted then. Hello, friends. My name is Danica Lani, I'm...

How do you wrangle a group of Drag Kings who are all marching to the beat of their own drum? You’ve got a lead singer searching for his band, a dance deity gracing us mere mortals with their presence, a dynamite disco diva ready to blow the roof off, and a bro who’s got us all...

What do you get when you take 37 Drag Kings from the Kings of Joy community and give them a stage? As much fun as you can have with your clothes on…

Drag Kingdom is the largest ongoing Drag King show in the world. Held only twice a year in Sydney’s funky theatre, The Red Rattler, it...

When I started Drag Kingdom, I dreamed of creating a space where Kings of Joy could shine, grow, and connect with an audience ready to celebrate the artistry and heart of Drag.

Now, after five epic shows, Drag Kingdom has become more than a performance; it’s a movement that continues to...

Thursday 14th November marks the much-anticipated end-of-year show for Drag Kingdom, the biannual reunion of the Kings of Joy and the largest ongoing Drag King showcase on earth.

This isn’t just a performance – it’s a gathering of community, talent, and joy that celebrates the...

Drag Kingdom is the largest regular Drag King show in the world, and it’s a celebration like no other! Over 30 Drag Kings take the stage in one epic night of performances on 14 November at The Red Rattler, Marrickville, Sydney, Australia.

But Drag Kingdom isn’t just about the...

So, you’ve taken that big, bold step—you’ve performed as a Drag King in your first show. Congratulations! You’re no longer in the realm of “aspiring” Drag Kings; you are a Drag King now. The world is your oyster, and your Drag King persona is yours to shape,...