A local LGBTQIA+ sports team have raised thousands for local LGBTQIA+ charities and support groups with their latest event. Perth Spectres Basketball Club celebrated their second annual Basket-Ball, with over 300 attendees gathering to celebrate LGBTQIA+ community and help support three local groups. The gala featured entertainment from drag performers Fay Rocious, Moxie Heart, Justin […]
Pillow Talk: Back in the Sack | The Hat Trick | til Feb 6 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Last year, BurLEZque presented the Fringe World Festival debut of Pillow Talk, garnering a five-star review from OUTinPerth for their entertaining, educational exploration of queer sexuality. Heading into the 2022 redux, Back in the Sack, I wondered how they’d top last […]
Self-described fusion of Magic Mike, Mighty Mouse and Justin Bieber, drag king Justin Sider, is back on the hunt for the royal jewels at Fringe World Festival. Following up from rave reviews at last year’s debut, Justin Sider is Dickless follows Justin on the quest for his penis in this one-hour musical spectacular. Citing the narrative […]
Perth’s LGBTQIA+ communities came together to celebrate fabulous local talent, community spirit and enjoy a spectacular show at The Proud Awards 2021 ceremony over the weekend. Now in it’s sixth year, the awards have grown from a celebration of Perth’s incredible drag scene, to also honour others who work towards strengthening the local LGBTQIA+ community. […]
A collection of incredible local BIPOC and queer talent are coming together to raise funds for two Indigenous community organisations with a benefit ball next weekend. The Live Work Pose Benefit Ball, fronted by local drag star Serenity Saint Laurent, is coming to Connections Nightclub on Saturday 19th June, with 100% of door sales going […]
Perth party planners, Palace J Entertainment, are bringing a brand-new experience to the shores of Perth: Palace Social Club – will be making its debut at Mounts Bay Sailing Club over the Anzac Day Long Weekend Friday 23 April to Monday 26 April 2021. Each day a different party will feature in the space, including […]
The quintessentially queer team at Cherry Bomb are celebrating WA music week with a jam-packed LGBTQIA+ lineup this weekend. The celebration of all things alternative, queer, punk and retro has loaded 15 fantastic performers into this Friday’s festivities, starring a melange of drag kings and queens, BIPOC performers, trans and gender diverse performers ready to […]
Justin Sider is D!ckless | Season Ended | ★ ★ ★ ★ ½ Many queer-centred performances during this year Fringe World start with an acknowledgement of country, respecting the First Nations people of the Whadjuk region, along with informing people they are in a momentarily LGBTQIA+ safe space; with a trigger warning. This intro is refreshing, allowing […]
Spectacles Presents: Stargazed | Lyric’s Underground | til Feb 10 | ★ ★ ★ ★ ½ Presented by Spectacles, Stargazed at the Lyric’s Underground in Maylands is a cabaret variety drag night, being held every Wednesday over four weeks during Fringe World. Drag in Perth has a long herstory history, experiencing a resurgence of drag over the […]
This year’s Queen of the Court competition made history, crowning a drag king for the very first time. Justin Cider has taken the inaugural title of King of the Court on their first swing at the local drag competition – wowing patrons over the four week battle royale. Harriet Kenny caught up with Justin for […]
