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Chris walked past a mirror after performing as George Michael and thought, "Who's that handsome guy?"
That moment changed everything.
Neural pathways unlocked. Gender euphoria arrived. And a journey that wasn't available before suddenly became possible.
In this episode of The Kings of Joy Show...
Ever looked in the mirror and thought, "I'd make a damn fine Drag King"?
Becks did. And then they did something about it.
In Episode 2 of The Kings of Joy Show, I sit down with Becks, aka Jim Junkie - director, producer, and one of Sydney's most endearing Drag Kings. Becks was part of the very fir...
A Conversation with Kaz Therese
We're in the final week of They Will Be Kings.
There are three performances left: Thursday 19 February, Friday 20 February, and Saturday 21 February at 7pm at Qtopia Sydney.
I recorded this conversation with Kaz Therese months ago, before the season opened. I'm sha...
On Saturday 7 February, we lost Leesh.
She was known in Kings of Joy as Dustin le Rugrat - a Drag King who showed up in rainbow tie-dyed t-shirts, Rugrats overalls, and the kind of bright, bold shorts that made you smile before she even opened her mouth. She painted her beard on with face paint bec...
I was in a café last week when I noticed it again.
A woman at the table beside me kept apologising. Not for anything that required an apology - but for existing in the space. For her bag being slightly in the way. For asking a question. For needing a moment to decide what to order.
I recognised it...
What Even Is a Flashmob?
A flashmob is a choreographed group performance that appears to happen spontaneously in a public space. Participants blend into a crowd - until the music kicks in and they burst into movement. The spectacle usually lasts only a few minutes, but the ripple effect? Much longe...
If you've ever watched a Drag King perform and felt mesmerised - maybe even curious about trying it yourself - you're not alone.
But then someone inevitably asks: "Why drag? Why would a woman want to dress up as a man?"
That question usually comes from misunderstanding. So let's clear things up wi...
If you've been dreaming about becoming a Drag King but don't know where to start - or you've already performed and want to focus your creative energy in 2026 - this simple exercise will help.
I came back from the UK with something I didn't pack in my suitcase: stunning clarity.
Not the kind you ge...
So you've stepped into your King, strutted the stage, and tasted the magic. Now what? For many of us, performing opens up a deeper hunger - to understand where we came from, what we're part of, and what's possible next.
This reading list includes books, essays, and articles exploring Drag King cult...
Netflix dropped a new docuseries on December 10 called Simon Cowell: The Next Act, and honestly? It's worth your time - not because we need another talent show, but because there's something here for us as performers.
Over six episodes, Cowell does what he does best: he finds raw talent across the ...
If you missed out last time, now's your chance. And if you caught it the first time? Trust me- you're going to want to come back.
After selling out at Mardi Gras 2025, THEY WILL BE KINGS returns for an extended two-week season in 2026 at Qtopia's Loading Dock Theatre.
✨ 11 Feb – 21 Feb 2026 ✨
Thi...
Five years ago, something shifted in Sydney's queer landscape. A space opened up where people could explore masculinity on their own terms, where gender became playground instead of prescription, where complete beginners could step onto a stage and into themselves.
This month, as our newest Gold St...
