Drag Kingdom Returns: The World's Largest Drag King Show Hits Sydney
Oct 31, 2025Drag 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. And before you know it, the thing that lights you up - performing, playing, creating with your people - starts to slip to the side.
But if you've ever been in a rehearsal room when everything clicks - when you're moving with your crew, the choreography finally lands, and you catch your own power in the mirror - you know the feeling.
There's nothing like it.
That moment when your persona clicks into place.
When your body says yes.
When you catch your reflection mid-move and think, oh yeah - there I am.
So if you've been missing drag, your crew, or that version of yourself who feels bold, grounded, and fully alive - here's your invitation:
👑 Drag Kingdom is back.
Thursday 13 November | The Red Rattler, Marrickville
More Than a Show. A Reunion.
Drag Kingdom isn't just another night out.
It's a full-scale Drag King reunion - and the largest regular Drag King show in the world.
Over 40 Kings of Joy will take the stage in one unforgettable night of solo acts, group performances, and pure queer joy. Emerging Kings and seasoned performers side by side. First-timers and legends. All of us celebrating transformation, gender expression, and what happens when we say yes to play.
We come together to witness each other.
To cheer loudly.
To remember what's possible when we stop playing small.
Whether you performed at the last Drag Kingdom, you've been to every show since 2020, or this is your first time stepping into the space, you belong here.
You Can Have Fun and Make a Difference
When you come to Drag Kingdom, you're not just attending a show.
You're fuelling a movement.
✨ 10% of all proceeds go directly to Block 13 - supporting queer refugees fleeing Uganda due to persecution for their sexuality and gender.
✨ The rest goes back into Kings of Joy - funding more shows, workshops, costumes, rehearsal spaces, and opportunities for emerging Drag Kings to take the stage.
This is how we build a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable Drag King community — one that centres care, creativity, and collective power.
Who This Night Is For
For the performer missing your crew:
You know what it feels like to be part of something bigger. To rehearse until your legs ache and your heart's full. To stand backstage with your Kings, adrenaline pumping, ready to own that stage. This is your reunion.
For the first-timer who's been watching from the wings:
You've seen Drag Kings perform and thought, I want to feel that. You're curious, maybe a little nervous, but drawn to the boldness and belonging you see onstage. Come witness what's possible. Let yourself imagine stepping in.
For the queer creative seeking home:
You're looking for a space where all of you is welcome - your gender, your creativity, your complexity. Where joy and justice aren't separate. Where performance is political and playful. You'll find it here.
For the partners, friends, parents, and colleagues:
Maybe someone you love is performing. Maybe you're here to cheer them on, to finally see what lights them up, to understand this part of their world. You don't need to know anything about drag to belong in this room. Just bring your open heart and your loudest cheer - we'll handle the rest.
Event Details
📅 Thursday 13 November, 2024
📍 The Red Rattler Theatre, Marrickville
🕖 Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM
Accessible ticket options available - including community access pricing and complimentary entries. Because you belong here, full stop.
[Choose your ticket and reserve your place →]
The Countdown Is On
The stage is set.
The Kings are coming.
Come for the performance.
Stay for the joy.
Leave changed.
👑 Drag Kingdom | 13 November | The Red Rattler
Xx Danica
The King Coach
P.S. Got accessibility needs, questions, or want to volunteer on the night? We'd love to hear from you - email [email protected]
About Danica Lani, The King Coach
Hey you 👋
I'm Danica Lani — also known as The King Coach. Since 2020, I've mentored 147 first-time Drag Kings, and I'm here to say: if you're feeling the pull to explore gender through performance, you're not alone — and you're not too late.
Whether you're new to this world or quietly dreaming of stepping into your masculine side onstage, there's space for you here.
✨ Ready to name your King? Download Step Into Your King — a free guide to choosing your Drag King name.
💫 Want to see what's possible? Explore Kings of Joy and discover the queer community bringing masculine expression to life with joy, power, and heart.
