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...

I want to tell you a story—not just about me, but about what’s possible for you too.

Last week, I performed my solo piece Head and Heart as Dario di Bello at our Kings of Joy reunion showcase, Drag Kingdom. You’d think I’d be used to it by now. I’ve performed as a Drag King since 2011. But this one...

It’s happening tonight. Drag Kingdom returns to The Red Rattler, bringing together the full force of the Kings of Joy community in a night of bold expression, queer joy, and Drag King frivolity.

Every performance you’ll see tonight is not just a number—it’s a moment. A glimpse into another world. A...

There's a moment on stage that no one wants to feel.

Your adrenaline spikes. The spotlight hits. And suddenly your brain goes blank.

What am I doing?
What comes next?
Why can't I remember the lyrics?!

This is the cold sweat of winging it.

And if you've ever been there — heart racing, smiling thr...

Drag Kingdom is back 13 Nov at The Red Rattler. Over 40 Drag Kings. One unforgettable night. Sydney's biggest queer performance event supporting refugees. Get tickets now.

Missing Your Crew? Your Stage? That Version of You Who Feels Unstoppable?

Life gets busy.

Work piles up. Rehearsals fall away...

Tonight, we launch a new era.

Bois Night Out is the answer to a question I’ve been holding in my heart for years:

What would a thriving Drag King scene look like in Sydney?

For the past couple of years, we’ve been without a regular Drag King show. Since the iconic Big Rod wrapped The Drag Kings m...

The Power of Being Seen

I found out I’d been nominated as a Community Hero in the 2025 ACON Honour Awards while sitting in my inbox doing admin.

I wasn’t prepared.

I read the email and choked up. Tears ran down my face.

Because being a community builder tests you.

It tests your values. It tests...