The Trail & District Arts Council presents an All Ages Drag Show at The Bailey Theatreon Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm. Hosted by the Infamous Conni Smudge, with a Special Appearance by Nelson’s The Dancing Legs, the event will feature local youth and adult Drag Stars.
After a week of workshops with Conni on Drag, make-up, and dance, this crew of local performers will strut their stuff at our all-singing, all-dancing drag and lip-sync extravaganza. The show features new adult drag stars, and eleven youth performers ages 15-18, who will be joined by special guest drag performers, including the Boomtown Garter Girls!
Conni says, “I’m so excited to be involved with this initiative spreading joy, love, understanding and, most of all, glamour.”
Conni Smudge is based out of Vancouver, BC, and has been the face of several initiatives, events and charities, including the North American OutGames, Qmunity, The City of Vancouver, North Shore ConneXions, Whitecaps FC, Pride Vancouver, and The Q Hall of Fame Canada to name just a few.
As Drag has become more mainstream, thanks to shows like "RuPaul's Drag Race'', audiences have seen that it is an incredible artistic and creative outlet for self-expression, teaching performers self-confidence and giving a message to others that it's OK to be different. An inclusive form of entertainment, Drag is performed by both men and women, who sing or lip-synch to songs while performing a pre-planned pantomime or dance. The performers often don elaborate costumes and makeup, and sometimes dress to imitate famous singers or personalities of the opposite sex.
So, dress up in Drag, or just put on your best sparkles, and support our local Drag Stars in training, and members of our LGBTQ+ community, in this variety show. Tickets are only $10 and the show is suitable for all ages. It’s going to be so much fun!
Presented by Trail and District Arts Council and Freedom Quest Youth Services Society.
For a complete list of shows at the theatre please visit our events calendar at www.trail-arts.com.
Tickets at the Box Office at 1501 Cedar Avenue in Trail, by phone at 250-368-9669, or online at thebailey.ca.