The Art Of Drag

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The art of Drag is truly a wonderful thing, and if you find yourself able to visit a drag show, then it's an experience to be had!

i. What is a drag queen/king?

A drag queen is a man, or typically identifying man, who dresses as a woman for entertainment purposes. A drag king is a woman, or typically identifying woman, who dresses as a man for entertainment purposes.

ii. Are all drag queens/kings gay/lesbian?

Of course not! There will be some who identify as something other than straight, but it's not always the case. It's, as stated before, for entertainment purposes only.

iii. What are the names of some popular drag queens/kings?

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➽───────────────❥Adam All

Also known as: Jen Powell

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Also known as: Jen Powell

Powell as born and grew up in Winchester, and performs as a drag king under the name Adam All. Growing up, Powell was often mistaken for a boy and cites this as one of their earliest inspirations to dress in male clothing.

Powell began their drag career in 2008 in Southampton in England with their first show at a local gay bar called 'The London Hotel'. Adam All continued to perform across the UK Drag Circuit, where there were few Drag Kings. In 2009 Adam All was the first Drag King to get to the final of National Drag Competition 'Drag Idol'. Adam All also co-hosts Europe's biggest Drag King Contest 'Man Up'.

Powell identifies as nonbinary and is married to actor Eleanor Burke who performs alongside them as Drag Queen, Apple Derrieres.

➽───────────────❥Landon Cider

Also known as: Kristine Bellaluna

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Also known as: Kristine Bellaluna

Kristine Bellaluna was born and raised in Los Angeles, and performs under the name Landon Cider. Bellaluna began her career as a theatre actor in Southern California. She took a hiatus from theatre following the death of her mother, and later became interested in drag after attending drag shows at the Starlette Revue. In an interview with Gay Times, Cider cited male impersonator Vesta Tilley, Australian drag king Sexy Galexy, and lesbian icon Stormé DeLarverie as inspirations.

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