New to Drag Kinging? Discover how Jo found her confidence by switching from a character to a King. Learn how finding the right persona can change everything.

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From Character to King: How Jo Found Her Drag Persona

When Jo first joined Kings of Joy, she was excited but unsure. Like many queer pe...

You don’t need experience. You just need curiosity.

If you’ve found your way here, you’re probably feeling that magnetic pull—the one that says, “This is something I want to try… but is it really for me?”

Let me tell you: if you’ve ever watched a Drag King performance and felt a surge of excitemen...

There’s a kind of magic that happens when a person lets themselves be seen—not just seen, but celebrated. Multiply that by 40 and put it onstage, and you get Drag Kingdom.

Tomorrow night, The Red Rattler in Marrickville will be filled with thunderous applause, joy, swagger, and something deeper—a c...

Thursday 12th June marks the much-anticipated Pride Month show for Drag Kingdom, the biannual reunion of Kings of Joy and the largest ongoing Drag King showcase on earth.

If you’re seeking an unforgettable night of drag, celebration, and connection, book your seat at Drag Kingdom now.

This isn’t j...

For the creative King who’s dreaming about many stages—but wondering what it actually takes to go further.

The dream hits first.

It might start with a moment—standing in the wings, makeup half done, feeling the adrenaline. Or backstage with your crew, packing, binding and swapping safety pins, gri...

For the curious queer who’s felt drawn to Drag Kinging but wondered, “Where are they?”

Wait—Drag Kings exist?

Let’s start here.

You’ve seen Drag Queens. Maybe you’ve cheered for them at Mardi Gras, binge-watched Drag Race, or played bingo with them in a packed queer bar. But Kings? They’re harder...

For the creative King who feels something stirring—but isn’t sure how to turn it into movement onstage.

Maybe this sounds familiar:

You’ve got a song in mind. A persona that’s starting to take shape. You can feel there’s a solo in there somewhere—but then your brain interrupts with:

“I’m not a da...

For the queer human who’s drawn to Drag Kinging—but still doesn’t think of themselves as a performer.

You’re not the only one asking this question.

“I love Drag Kings… but I’m not a performer.”

“I have no rhythm.”

“I get nervous even speaking in a group.”

“I’m terrified I’ll forget the choreogr...

For the creative spirit who thought ‘I can’t sew’ meant ‘I can’t do drag.’

First up: You’re not too late. You’re not too much. And you’re not the only one.

So many of us come to Drag Kinging not from a fashion background or a theatre degree, but from a deep desire to express something that’s been ...

For the gender-questioning soul who’s never picked up a makeup brush—and maybe swore they never would.

So, you want to be a Drag King…

But the idea of makeup makes your chest tighten a little.

Maybe you’ve gone your whole life without wearing it. Maybe you’ve rejected it—on purpose. Because makeu...

It’s officially rainin’ Kings, and Sydney, you’re in for a storm of queer joy! The newest crew of Kings of Joy Gold Stars are ready to dazzle in their debut performance, bringing you a hot and humorous take on Todrick Hall’s iconic queer anthem, Rainin’ Fellas. These Kings are celebrating masculinit...

Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t need to look like a cis man to be a brilliant Drag King. Full stop. Your body is not the problem—it’s the clothes that aren’t made with your shape in mind. And when you step on stage, it’s not about hiding your body. It’s about choosing outfits that work with ...