MEGAbytes is Glasgow’s biggest gaming cafe and can be found just off the beaten track behind the St Enoch Centre next door to Slaters Menswear. John is just one member of a team that believe that diversity and inclusion make the fabric of Glasgow’s rich tapestry!
MEGAbytes is a welcoming place and an interest in video games isn’t required! Anyone of any age can come in for a chat, to relax, to play any of our video/board/card games or try a wealth of drinks and snack made on site.
Their mantra is “Eat, Play, Escape” and the cafe has become a haven for kids and adults who have felt as if they don’t belong. Gender, race, orientation and age provide the variety of living which is embraced here and encouraged through the many events that take place. The gaming tournaments are open to everyone with the last Mario Kart tournament being won by a 9 year old! Cards Against Humanity nights are played with some light-hearted comedy routines.
The cafe has also encouraged aspiring and working artists to display their work which has seen positive results for the community as there are so many creative people out there just waiting for a chance to show off what the can make!
MEGAbytes provides a welcoming space as our customers have felt that there are no boundaries or limits to what is accepted in terms of being a human being (something that is politically debated ad nauseam). Customers feel relaxed socially and open within this space to honest and open with how they identify. The staff alone cover most bases be it gay/gender-fluid/non-binary/bisexual!
Glasgow, say hello to the Polish adonis that is Grzegorz Bijoch (aka Greg.) A personal trainer and fitness model, Greg loves fitness and pushes his clients to the limits to achieve their fitness goals (believe me, I know!!) As well as being one of Glasgow’s top trainers he also happens to be one of the most down to earth, easy going people I have had the pleasure to get to know. He pushes his clients hard while at the same time puts them at ease with his charm and good nature. Definitely worth investing in his services!!
Greg is SickeningGlasgow‘s newest contributor, bringing you all you need to know about diet, fitness and motivation techniques. He is based at The Gym Group, Jamaica Street, Glasgow and his details are listed below. Get in touch with him for some intensely rewarding personal training sessions (come on, you know we all love the sesh!!)
The latest handsome young gentleman to get the Make Them Eat It is Jay McPhee.
A friend of Sickening Glasgow since the beginning, Jay has been both supporting Glasgow’s LGBT+ scene and, more recently, performing as alter-ego MDMJ.
His most recent solo performances at Trigger in AXM Glasgow went down a storm (images can be found here) and he’s planning to appear there as a regular guest.
Besides his love of gaming, napping, coffee and cuddles, Jay enjoys showing off, dancing, taking off his clothes and getting inked as often as possible.
Check out the images from his afternoon with Crawford below.
TRIGGER is a proLGBT+ weekly variety show housed in AXM, one of Glasgow’s favourite queer spaces, right in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant City.
Celebrating a year at AXM, 52 weeks of showcasing the very best in drag, they are a collective wholly dedicated to the arts and Glasgow’s creative industries. All money from the weekly ticket sales goes straight to all of the incredible creative people involved in running the show and performing.
Always on the look out for something new and happy to offer their stage to up-and-coming UK talent, Trigger aims to push the boundaries of being just another ‘drag night’.
As their resident photographer, Crawford has been witness to some of Scottish drags fiercest performers, so here at Sickening we though it only fitting that he got to interview the creator of Trigger; Carrie Ann Crow
The Trigger residents support Kim Chi during her recent performance in AXM
Crawford (Cr)- First off, Happy Birthday, it’s hard to believe it’s been a year at AXM already!
What have you got planned to celebrate?
Carrie Ann Crow (CC)- Thank you so much! It somehow feels like just a couple of months ago we started, but at the same time I can’t remember what life was like before TRIGGER.
We’ve got a super fun night planned for our birthday show, on July 6th! Each of our residents is performing an iconic number by one of the other residents. It’s going to either be hilarious or total chaos and I can’t wait! Like drag queen swap shop!
We’ve also got a diva’s night on Saturday, July 8th, which I think will be every bit as camp as it sounds.
We’ve got Crystal Lubrikunt coming up later on the month (July 20th) which is sure to be incredible. I’ve worked with Crystal I think two or three times in Edinburgh, and she always blows my tits off, but this is the first time I’m getting to work with her on my home turf, so needless to say, I am buzzing!
AXM also has RPDR season 9’s Nina Bonina Brown and all stars winner Alaska performing at the club!
Not for our birthday obviously, But we’re pretty excited.
Carrie Ann Crow(‘s breasts)
Cr – We interviewed you last year before you relocated. What made you move venues, why AXM and how have things changed since you moved?
CC – Things have gotten so much better since we moved. It means the world to be part of a team that values the work we do and actually supports us.
Our last venue wasn’t a good fit. They basically gave us a big empty hall and expected us to fill it, didn’t pay us, didn’t help with marketing or advertising, charged me for the use of their resources. Then to top it off there were literal hate crimes committed against our patrons, which admittedly wasn’t the venues fault, but nevertheless, the location just wasn’t right.
We decided to re-home Trigger on the day of the last show at the previous venue. There were other avenues and offers open, but for us it had to be AXM.I’ve never really felt at home anywhere else. I always felt I should look a certain way or behave a certain way, whereas at AXM I just feel free to have fun.
Cr – A weekly drag show is a big job, how have you guys managed to balance your passion for it with day-to-day commitments?
CC – WOW! It’s been tough, and don’t get me wrong, there have been times that it’s really gotten the better of me. Life itself, with “boy-jobs” is hard enough as it is, don’t you think? Sean and I have moved flat twice in the last 6 months, Sean has changed jobs twice, in the last year, we’ve got a puppy, Parsnip and he is the cutest, but even he takes up so much time. All of that on top of trying to make time for one another, make time for our families, plus run a weekly show, PLUS the various other events and nights that pop up in AXM and so on, really takes its tole.
It takes its tole on all of us, some of us juggle uni and work with trigger, while others perform 5-6 times a week, sometimes every night. Obviously, exhausting as it is, I wouldn’t trade it for the world, but that’s why it means so much to me that people really get behind us. We’re here to entertain you, so get out there and support your local scene.
Ann Phetimine
Cr – Looking back, since its birth, what would you say have been the biggest highlights?
CC – I couldn’t possibly pick one. As far as events go, I think TRIGGER vs The Rabbit Hole Back in April or May was probably my absolute favourite. The club (AXM) was jumping and everyone loved the show. TRIGGER vs Klub Kids was a lot of fun too. We absolutely love the Newcastle klub kids, so anytime they come to town is an absolute blast.
AXM took us to Newcastle to go see Latrice, Alyssa, Tatianna, Raven, JujuBee, and Katya for the klub kids extravaganza which was incredible. Supporting Tatianna, Raven and Jujubee, Kim Chi, Trinity Taylor, Aja, any of the drag race events really! It’s always a really amazing feeling for me seeing the crowd go wild for the TRIGGER girls so I’ve literally got too many highlights to count.
I think silly as it sounds, the relationship I’ve been able to build and the time that get to spend with the rest of the trigger family, and the team at AXM is a huge highlight for me.
If you like the people you work with it’s half the battle and we absolute love our f*cked up family.
Cr – When I moved here to Glasgow just over two years ago, there was already a small drag scene but what do you think about the recent explosion of drag nights?
And what puts Trigger apart/ahead of them?
CC – I think it’s amazing! Personally, I think the more Glasgow drag grows and spreads the better. I know that there are people in the community who think that drag is so diluted in Glasgow, with the amount of shows and queens, but Reba (Martell) said it best, it’s saturated, not diluted. We have such a diverse and talented scene, so why not. As far as I’m concerned any successes by any of the Glasgow queens is a success for the community. The more we all continue to elevate the standard and awareness of the drag culture in Glasgow, the better it will be for everyone.
I certainly wouldn’t want to put us ahead of anyone else. I think we’re really just here to entertain and have fun. The thing that makes TRIGGER special for me at least is the connection the queens have with one another and the connection we have with the audience. I think there are arguably more conceptual and artistic queens out there, but Divina De Campo taught us there’s a difference between performing and entertaining which made me step back and look at my performances and ask “am I doing this cause it’s what I want to do or cause it’s something the audience would enjoy?”
There’s something different and equally amazing at all of the shows in Glasgow, so you really do have to get out and see it all.
Cr – As you guys know, I’ve had the pleasure of documenting the show (almost) every week, it’s been amazing to see the Trigger family growing over this last year.
You’ve recently expanded the night to cover one Saturday a month, as well as supporting any RuPauls Drag Race alumni that come to perform. That must feel amazing, so what have you got in store for us for Year Two and beyond?
CC – It really is amazing. Running a late show midweek can be a challenge, so having these opportunities to see the girls do what they do at the weekend, and in front of the audiences that drag race stars bring in, is a great. We’ve got an amazing pride lined up with season 9 Miss Congeniality, or Miss fan favourite if ya nasty, Valentina, and we’ve also got Latrice Royale.
Halloween is gonna be a scream too! (That was bad, sorry). We’re looking to reintroduce the live music/cabaret aspect of TRIGGER, which was of course a huge element of the original format of the show. I’m looking forward to it, because some of our girls, Frans Gender and Ann Phetimine for example are great singers. We’re currently just figuring out logistics of it, so watch this space. Aside from that, we’re just going to continue having a blast, so hope many more people come along and join in the fun.
Cr- Any final words before we wrap things up?
CC- #cometaeTRIGGER!
TRIGGER is every Thursday at AXM Glasgow. Door open from 10pm, £3 entry and drinks starting from £1.50. 18+ only.
Trigger’s Divas Through the Decades show, this Saturday (08/07/17) at AXM Glasgow
Sunday June 25th The Drury Bar in Glasgow plays host to the absolutely incredible House of Saynt. SickeningGlasgow caught up with the patriarch himself, Christopher, to tell us all about the event. Oh and just because the House of Saynt are incredible in every way, they have given us exclusive details of an upcoming event.
1. For those of us not in the know, who are the crazy characters that make up the House of Saynt?
There are many folk who make up House of Saynt. Our resident Queens are Frans Gender, Ann Phetamine and Violet Grace. All of whom are very unique in what they do and are fast rising within the UK drag scene. Our wrestlers are rather different. First there is me who can be considered an old school wrestler. Theo Doros who has been making a name for himself throughout the UK, Big Ross (my head of security) has just started in the wrestling world but is set for great things. Sierra Loxton and Visage (our two sponsored athletes) are very different in that Visage is our reisdent supermodel and Sierra is our witch and freaky princess
2. We wanna know everything about your upcoming event. When is it? Where is it? And when can we see attractive guys in tight shorts?
Our next event is this Sunday and is being held at Drury Bar. Doors open at 7pm and we may have some folk wearing tight clothes but you’ll have to be there to find out.
3. Do we need tickets for the event?
No tickets required as its totally free!!!
4. So we’ve never been to a wrestling match before. What can we expect?
For a wrestling show, expect a lot of drama and aggression wrapped up in an athletic contest like no other. No other sport brings such entertainment as wrestling.
5. We hear through the gay grapevine that you guys have some amazing events lined up in the coming months?
We do indeed. Obviously we have our event this Sunday and we have our first gaming tournament on July 16th in Megabytes where we will have fans taking on wrestlers in a one off tournament. In August we have our Yearly pageant and this year we have 15 girls all fighting for the crown
As part of our Mental Health Awareness feature, SickeningGlasgow’s resident scream queen Jozef Hamilton shares his ongoing battle with his arch nemesis; Brenda.
Okay, so I get the irony of having of talking about mental health and having a division on this site labelled as ‘Sectioned Off’, there’s a method to this madness which I’ll get into.
So a little about my struggles. The biggest that I’ve carried along in my life is definitely anxiety and that’s been present since my earliest memories, easily from my very early childhood. I’ll give myself this, I’ve come a long way since then because there were points in my life where I couldn’t even speak to people outside of my comfort circle or leave my home without even wanting to vomit. I think it’s very important when you reflect and talk about these issues to compare them from past to present. I’ve been quite open with this subject as far as I can remember, I mean it’s not something I wear as a sign around my neck but it’s something I’m quite happy to talk about, hence my agreement to write this.
I’ve tried many, many, many ways to cope with this and to be honest, trying to find a method is still an on-going issue, a lot of successful attempts. Funnily enough, I’ve taken to a method that our favourite run-of-the-mill, bisexual, transvestite, Russian hooker, Katya Zamolodchikova has opened up with. Like her, I call this voice Brenda, because I’d like to think of that voice as one omnipresent office cow who just likes to talk smack about everyone, you know, the kind with two eyes going in different directions. Surprisingly, this is quite a good way to cope with it but it’s something that you have to consistently tell yourself each day. The best way to drown out a voice is with another, make that one empowering and just tell her to shut the fuck up.
So let’s call it Brenda from this point onwards.
The biggest issue that stems from Brenda is self worth struggle and this is the one that just seems to swallow up all rational thinking. A few years ago I would be too scared to even glance into a mirror without thinking I was too ugly, too fat, that one blemish is so noticeable, you’re useless, you’re worthless, you should just end it and believe me, there have been times I have come very, very close to doing that but thankfully talked myself out doing so, it wasn’t without its scars though. Mental and physical. Now, I know you might be thinking, someone with Freddy Krueger and Lara Croft tattooed on their body is talking about worrying about self image? Well, firstly, fuck you Brenda and secondly, tattooing has proven to be a fantastic combatant against this, find what makes you comfortable in your own skin and fucking go for it. I know that some people use make-up to help deal with it as well as other methods. Do it, beat your face, do what makes you feel comfortable and happy. The only person you have from the moment you’re born until you die is yourself so you may as well get comfy for the long ride.
Brenda likes to insert irrational thoughts in your head too, ‘You’re not good enough’ is the one that seems to be a reoccurring one for myself. Basically what that means is that your mind is tricked to thinking that you’re not good enough to live a happy life. You don’t deserve friends, relationships, happiness. I would love to say money but I’m too much of an impulsive buyer so that all falls on me. I used to get worked up at friends not replying to texts because I thought I’d done something wrong and would beat myself up over that or even someone I’d been dating because the voice had taken over at that point and the panic was stemming from attempts to scavenge any form of happiness. I have been told I’m fat, worthless, ugly and useless by people before however, so its not like the seeds were sewn specifically from Brenda herself but in all honesty and with a rational mind, if someone is prepared to say that to another person, then they are absolutely not worth listening and can promptly get to fuck. I’m learning that I need to love myself first and foremost before anyone else.
Honestly too, I’m still struggling with all of the above issues, the unfortunate thing with them is that they come in waves, so you can think you’ve managed to put the final nail in the coffin before that bitch punches a hole through the wood.
So with the anxiety, Brenda, its ugly sister depression often joins the party and that’s always a barrel of laughs when that happens, so not only do you have Brenda talking smack to you on a daily basis, you also have a total lack of energy, passion and drive to do anything. There have been periods where I have gone totally AWOL from people and been like a robotic zombie. Get up, go to work, go home, go to sleep. Well, that is when you can sleep, an unfortunate side effect of all the above is that your mind is going into overdrive that it’s impossible to fully tune out, so that leads into more anxiety about not being able to sleep properly and your health declining, it’s just a vicious circle until something temporarily breaks it.
Now, I know that some people think that anxiety is non-existent, when you’re told to just “not be” or “get over it”, that really boils my piss, yeah thanks, that cleared that right up, Dr. Seuss. Let me describe what it is like to go through an anxiety period. Imagine yourself in a dark room with absolutely no way of getting out and the walls are very, very, slowly closing in. It’s a constant feeling of dread and hopelessness. I’ve had anxiety attacks in all sorts of settings, from being by myself at home to even on the dance floor, the horrible thing with an anxiety attack is that your safe haven suddenly becomes foreign and the floor feels like it’s going to crumble under your feet. The accelerated heartbeat and paranoia that surrounds it has even winded and knocked me off my feet at the worst of times. Feeling that looming dread when you’re not expecting it is one of the worst things that can happen in a social situation, having to cut an event short or coming across as rude to others because you’re desperately trying to keep it under control is an unfortunate side effect.
I have been to my GP’s before, many times. I’ve had a few counselling sessions, been on a few different medications and although I’ve not found anything that works particularly amazing for myself, it has absolutely helped in letting my GP know exactly what I’m going through. You need to talk to people about this stuff, if you don’t have anyone to talk to, fire me across a message because having someone to even just vent to can take the weight of the seemingly ending world off your shoulders. I’ve let my family and friends, as well as bosses at work, inside and I’ve noticed a drastic difference in the understanding of others. Also, laugh about it. I’m a very dark humoured person so joking about any subject isn’t something I’m not used to, I’ll be the first person to crack a joke aimed at myself (hence the name of my sector on this site), counteract Brenda with an even bigger but more positive badder bitch, Madge.
I’m lucky all things considering and I know that everyone says this but this is really true, I am surrounded by the best motherfuckers in the whole entire world who show nothing but love and support and I would honestly be lost without them. My friends and family have supported me through thick and thin with this, especially those who experiences similar emotions. As I said before, it’s important to reflect as you were to as you are now. Five years ago, I never would have thought I would be where I am today, I’m not exactly where I want to be at the end of my run but my life has more stability, love and support than it did then, which I’m very thankful for. Giving up back then would have been for nothing so don’t you even think about doing it.
Wow, reading back on this my language has been colourful to say the least but I decided that when talking about a personal issue, it’s important for me to talk to you as I would in person. At the end of the day, we’re all survivors in life. Although this is something that I don’t think will ever leave me, it’s as much a part of me as my eyes or my hair (or lack of), all I can do is keep it under control as best I can. Anyone else who knows me will tell you one thing, I won’t go down without a fight.
Don’t let that cow get the better of you.
Shut the fuck up, Brenda!!
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As part of Mental Health Awareness we received the following article from Ross Tate. We at SickeningGlasgow were lucky enough to meet Ross at New Year and he happens to be the nicest, most genuine person we have met in a long time. Here Ross shares his story of coping with anxiety.
Anxiety has been my enemy since having my first panic attack five years ago. I had been a student at Glasgow and was doing some late night studying when out of nowhere I felt terrified and completely frozen in my seat looking at the screen and seeing nothing but letters. I watched the clock as time passed for over forty minutes and I couldn’t move. When I finally felt I was able to leave my chair I walked home and cried along the way. It became the beginning of a difficult time. Being a very outgoing and confident person, having a panic attack was a set back of mammoth proportion. The following years saw me get my first full time job, my first flat and get married but also were years filled with bouts of severe anxiety.
Before I suffered from anxiety I will be really honest and admit i did not understand what it was, what the impact was and frankly, didn’t really believe it was a real illness. I perceived it as a bit of a self indulgent, first world problem. So when people misunderstand my anxiety, I try not get angry, I try to explain what I am feeling and hope they never have to feel it.
Anxiety is different for all people, but for me, it’s the feeling the world is coming to an end. My heart races so fast and so hard I worry it will stop, my breathe becomes short, I feel dizzy, a knot forms in my stomach and my head becomes filled with sheer terror of something terrible about to happen. I shouted, I screamed, I cried, I began to act erratic and became a huge problem to those around me. Anxiety began to cripple my sleep, my job and my relationship. I was becoming volatile and making poor decisions trying to find happiness and avoid anxiety which was simply ruining my every day. I was devastated that I was losing control over my own life to something I could not even see.
A year and half ago I made a GP appointment. When asked what I wanted the appointment for I lied as I was simply too embarrassed to be another one of ‘those people.’ I was met by a locum who I have never seen since which is a shame as she had such a positive impact on my life. She listened to what was going on and offered me different routes. She talked me through anti-depressants and having seen the impact on my Dad’s behaviour growing up I automatically rejected it as unsuited for me and instead settled on propanol, which is essentially a beta blocker. Tiny round white pills which looked so insignificant had the effect of getting me back on my feet. I started off by addicting myself to them taking the maximum number each day and then some which inevitably lead to a fairly epic crash involving booze which i’ve written off as a lesson learned. Then I tried to give them up completely which only brought back my anxiety worse than it was before I started them.
I now know what works for me to have a healthy mind. I eat healthy, I try exercise a minimum 3 times a week, keep booze intake down and keep propanol nearby in the event my enemy visits.
I’m not cured, i’ll never be cured but i’m really lucky because I had courage, I spoke to my GP, I spoke to my partner, I spoke to my boss, I spoke to my friends, I even spoke to total strangers of what was going on with me. I have my confidence back and whilst I expect the sensation of the world ending to hit me, I also expect to know what to do and stay on my feet.
Unless you have been living under a sequenced gown for the last few years, you will no doubt have heard about Ms Alana Duvey. Not only is she Glasgow’s answer to Oprah (see her helping the children at Life’s a Drag exclusively on SickeningGlasgow) but she is also the hardest working gal on the Glasgow scene. Guest performances, Dragony Aunt, Star of podcast ‘Show me the Receipts‘ and headliner and organiser of Drag-Opticon. We caught up with the legend herself to find out more about Drag-Opticon and when and where we can see the fabulousness for ourselves.
SG: Hey Alana, how the devil have you been since we last caught up?
AD: Hello there! Things are good, thank you. Busy but good. Feel like Boylana is in constant zombie mode these days but I love it!
SG: Can we just say before we get started that your Jessica Fletcher is a masterpiece!!!
AD: Ah I love doing Jessica Fletcher! Murder, She Wrote and Angela Lansbury are such institutions and I have so much fun doing my own little variation. Some people say my performance predicts the future of Dharma and I, I guess we’ll have see if that’s true!
SG: Tell us about Drag-Opticon.
AD: Eeeee, my newly adopted baby Drag-Opticon! I freakin’ love it! Drag-Opticon is a Drag Variety Show that was originally created and hosted by Glasgow Boylesque legend and sometimes Drag Queen, John Celestus. What I like about it is that it’s a little different than the usual Drag shows around the city due to it’s unique venue, big stage and sit down audience. I came about hosting it by kind of a happy accident, I misunderstood John when he mentioned that it was stopping for Christmas/New Year and I thought the night was stopping forever! So in a desperate bid to save the little night I’d grown so fond of I said to John that I’ll host it if it means the night will continue. He must’ve thought ‘what is she on?’ but he got in touch with me a few days later and explained that he has such a busy year ahead and if I meant what I said, he’d happily hand his night over to me to give him one less thing to worry about. Naturally I jumped at the offer!
SG: When and where is it?
AD: Drag-Opticon is held once a month either the second last or last Friday of the month in the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow. The oldest surviving Music Hall in the WORLD!! It’s a truly stunning venue that’s drenched in history. It’s been around since the 1850’s! It’s survived World War I, the depression and even being nearly burned down thanks to a rogue stage light. Comedy legend Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy made his stage debut there. Proceeds made from the night go towards the conservation project run by Judith Bowers Mclay to help get the venue back to its former glory. Follow us on Facebook: The Drag-Opticon Show, Twitter: @Drag_Opticon and Instagram: @Drag_Opticon for regular updates on dates etc.
SG: Who are the performers?
AD: Well there’s me, your hostess with the mostest and you know wherever I am, my trusty sidekick Dharma Geddon isn’t far behind. She’s our resident apocalyptic queen. All other performers are guests who have submitted ideas to us via our little online form. We’ve had performers from all over the country, from local gals who’ve only performed in Glasgow to International Stars who’ve performed in various countries around the World.
SG: Tell us some backstage gossip. Go on we’re practically family
AD: Oh now that would be telling! There’s always lots of fun banter going on backstage. Especially when Mr. Celestus is in the building. Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve sat on his bum as he gets ready or we’ve had a nude queen running around. Never a dull moment but what happens in the Panopticon stays in the Panopticon. Only the ghosts know what we get up to!
SG: Do you need tickets or can people pay on the door?
AD: You can do both! You can purchase tickets for Drag-Opticon by visiting www.tickets-scotland.com or you can turn up on the night and purchase a ticket on the door. I’d suggest getting your tickets online prior to the event just to avoid disappointment if it’s sold out. Tickets cost £5.00 each. The show starts at 8:00pm and usually finishes about 10:30pm which is good if you have a night out planned to warm you up for it or if you’ve got work in the morning and don’t want to stay out too late.
SG: What sets Drag-Opticon apart from the other drag shows around the city?
AD: Well apart from the venue etc as mentioned earlier our performers usually bring something to Drag-Opticon that they wouldn’t normally be able to do in the usual pubs and clubs so you can always guarantee that you’ll see your fave queens trying something new at Drag-Opticon. So far we’ve seen Queens and Kings perform theatrical pieces, ghost stories, musical numbers, poetry, burlesque, live singing, spoken word, ballet, stand-up comedy and even playing the saw as a musical instrument! Of course there’s always plenty of lip syncing thrown in there too. It’s a warm, welcoming show with an abundance of feel good factor thrown in for good measure. We welcome anyone to come along as there’s always something for everyone. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult, it is a drag show after all, who knows what we’ll get up to! And we actively encourage our audience to get into the spirit of things and dress up in their most fabulous Drag ensembles whether they’re a seasoned veteran, a first timer or just for fun like you do going to the Rocky Horror Show! I might just give you a shout out if you do!
SG: Running your own show AND guest performing at other shows must keep you on your creative toes. What keeps your looks and performances so fresh?
AD: Dharma Geddon!! Anyone who knows me knows I’m no MUA, it takes a lot for me to pull off a really polished look so you can guarantee if I’m looking different from usual, Dharma’s probably assisted me a little bit. Same with the performances, it’s so great having that creative partner that you can bounce ideas off of who also has a different way of thinking than you do who can come up with ideas you wouldn’t and vice versa. We help each other be the fabulous queens you all love!
Our next Drag-Opticon Show will be our Mad May show on Friday 26th May
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