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A New Year to Dream Big and Go Bigger: Your 2025 Drag King Vision drag king culture Jan 02, 2025

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 complete the year 2024 with intent...

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Celebrating Kings of Joy: A Year of Leadership, Dedication, and Community drag king culture kings of joy Dec 26, 2024

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 leadership, creativity, ...

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Sydney Mardi Gras Highlight: THEY WILL BE KINGS at Qtopia Theatre drag king culture Dec 19, 2024

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 staged...

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Drag Kingdom: Proving You Can Have Fun And Make a Difference drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Dec 13, 2024

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 h...

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Empowerment Through Drag: Transforming Lives Through The King Coach’s Speech at Drag Kingdom drag king culture Dec 05, 2024

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 the King Coach.

I'm a...

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Meet the Newest Kings of Joy Gold Stars! kings of joy Nov 27, 2024

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 wondering—stereotypica...

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Meet the Many Royal Faces of Kings in Drag Kingdom drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Nov 12, 2024

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 brings together...

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The Evolution of Drag Kingdom: From Inception to Impact drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Nov 07, 2024

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 expand the...

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Why We Love Drag Kingdom: True Stories from the Kings Who Keep Coming Back drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Oct 31, 2024

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 art of Drag Kinging,...

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The Kings of Joy Pathway – How to Be Part of Drag Kingdom drag king culture kings of joy kings of joy all-stars Oct 24, 2024

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 fun—it’s about provin...

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The 5 Stages of Drag King Development: From First-Time Performer to Pro drag king culture performance Oct 17, 2024

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, grow, and develop in any direction you ch...

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The New Macho: Meet The New Kings of Joy Gold Stars! kings of joy Oct 10, 2024

Are you up to date with the 2024 definition of ‘Macho’? RealXman is rewriting the rules—showcasing an evolved, empowering masculinity with unmatched allyship alongside trans men. His music? A fearless fusion of celebration and queer power. Google to check out the delights of his artistry.

Tonight a...

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