The Gender Bender Show S1E1
Sun Nov 1, 19:00 - Sat Nov 7, 20:30
Event is online
ABOUT
It’s crazy to imagine that it was just 5 years ago when The Gender Bender Show was manifested into reality; all we wanted was as a simple, but safe, space for queer and drag performers to feel included and for a while we were all very successful. That was until the pandemic changed the world, as well as how the entertainment industry will need to operate in order to survive.
After a few months of research, hardcore deliberating and watching how the industry moves across the globe, we’ve all agreed that the only way to survive this is to start creating more digital shows and encouraging artists to keep on doing what they do best - ENTERTAIN! The silver lining through all of this, is the fact that by going digital we get to break through the barriers that prevent us from being able to connect and collaborate with performers; it also helps us create a show that reflects the powerfully diverse world of drag and queer performance art that exists around us all.
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Soooooooooooooo, we’re excited to announce that “The Gender Bending Show” is back, and ready to take over the virtual world with our digital shows, proudly featuring killer line-ups of Drag Kings, Drag Queens, GenderFuckers and GenderXplorers from around South Africa, as well as across the globe.
Season 1 will be hosted by Gender Illusionist, King St.Fox, and kicks off on the 1st of November at 7pm SAST via ZOOM.
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Featuring an all South African cast, our first show (1st November) promises to be jam-packed full of insane local drag talent, including:
BonHo (Cape Town)
Patrick Swayme (Cape Town)
Justine De Queer (Johannesburg)
Sufyaan Moosa (Johannesburg)
Thee Muzi Zuma (Pietermaritzburg)
ZAR Kings Collective (Cape Town)
ODIDIVA (Cape Town)
Celene Coxs (Johannesburg)
The Rouge Revue presents ... MizzChief (Cape Town)
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Tickets are a mere R80, but don't forget that we are a "Tipping Appreciation Zone", so don't hesitate to show your support for your favourite artist by popping them a Cash Tip via their advertised links (i.e. Paypal, Venmo, etc.).
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Season 1 Show dates:
2020: 1st November | 29th November | 27th December |
2021: 10th January | 31st January | 14th February | 28 February
14th March | 28th March | 11th April
Season 2 starts 4th July 2021.
For more information email [email protected] or follow our Instagram account @thegenderbendershow.
MEET THE PERFORMERS
All the way from KwaZulu Natal, is the radiant "Thee Muzi Zuma"!
Thee Muzi Zuma is a 28 year old South African Actress, TV Presenter and Celebrity Make Up Artist. Her Make Up artistry portfolio includes both National & International public figures, musicians and stars.
This powerhouse of talent has been seen to grace the silver screens with her cameos on Rhythm City (eTV) and Generations: The Legacy (SABC 1). Muzi is also currently the Host & Presenter of a Show called BEAT on Moja Love TV channel 157; and is proud to be called a Mail & Guardian #MG200Young & Bright Leader 2019.
Thee Muzi Zuma is an aspiring Digital Entrepreneur, Social Media Influencer and Digital Content Creator who is driven to propel the youth of South Africa forward, as she continues to remain devoted to changing narratives and breaking stigma as a Health, Youth & LGBT Activist.
Hailing from Guateng, we welcome Celene Coxs!
Celene Coxs, a young, upcoming Drag Artist, looking to inspire with her passion for performing and spreading love across the cosmos.
Her hobbies include reading, serving, and long walks on the surface of the Sun.
There’s more to her than meets the eye. Come for the face, stay for the gag.
From the Western Cape, we are excited to introduce ODIDIVA!
A multi-talented performing artist of South African and International Entertainment Industry, Odidi Mfenyana is a trailblazer of a New South African generation. As his nom de guerre, ODIDIVA she is arguably South Africa’s most internationally recognised and critically acclaimed Drag Performance Artist of the 21st Century.
After years of international touring of the hit shows HOUSE OF THE HOLY AFRO and BIG DADA; and a feature in 2010 OutTraveller magazine, ODIDIva hit critical mass. Opening gay themed burger joint Beefcakes restaurant with a record 12 successive weeks “Sold Out” with bookings 3 weeks in advance. ODIDIva became Beefcakes’ calling card for the next 3 years ending with her opening Beefcakes Johannesburg in 2012.
As a social activist Odidi Mfenyana is unrivalled by any peers. He has actively participated with Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) from organising Marches in Khayelitsha & Nyanga against Xenophobia; to composing and recording the original theme song for HIV/Aids magazine show SIYANGOBA/BEAT IT, as well as it appearing in the opening credits for 5 years. This is Africa’s first lifestyle magazine TV programme for people living with HIV/Aids and is still broadcasting to over 10 countries worldwide.
Our next performer hails from the The Rouge Revue Burlesque Company in the Western Cape. Welcome to the line-up MizzChief!
The love child of Samantha Jones and Tupac Shakur, MizzChief gives you a taste of Sex and the Gritty.
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Born from the need to constantly challenge herself, Diva Disastar does DRAG! Introducing Patrick Swayme.
A vampire for the modern age, Patrick Swayme is a creature consumed by the pursuit of pleasure. Bi-curious, this vampire will try just about anything…
...at least once!
A big welcome to The South African Drag King Collective.
Although they are not a formalized group, Wolf.Steel, KingSt.Fox and Casual Harry are excited to be sharing a passion project originally created for The Kings of The World Digital Drag Show earlier this year. Here’s to inspiring more Drag Kings to join this “collective”!
From the Western Cape, give it up for BonHo!!!!
When Bon Bon's Alter Ego, BonHo comes out to play, THE LINES GET BLURRED! Expect nothing less than to be entertained by his striplarious performance and gyrating dance moves.
Bonho knows no boundaries and definitely brings the sleaze back into the tease.
Bringing Urban Burlesque to the Gauteng streets, welcome to the digital stage Justine De Queer and Sufyaan Moosa.
Justine and Sufyaan fuse their various disciplines creating a one of a kind dance experience. Sassy, Sexy, Street!
"We feel its a social responsibility to give back"- Justine de Queer & Dance Zone International
FUTURE SHOWS
Wolf.Steel (RSA)
PinkieMen Brando (Mexico)
Alexa Fadayz (Hong Kong)
Hannibal Lickher (USA)
Justine De Queer (RSA)
Sufyaan Moosa (RSA)
King Perkasex (USA)
From the Rouge Revue (RSA)
- Ziggy
- Chilli D'Vine
- Satine A Terre
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Tickets are a mere R80 ($5), but don't forget that we are a "Tipping Appreciation Zone", so don't hesitate to show your support for your favourite artist by popping them a Cash Tip via their advertised links (i.e. Paypal, Venmo, etc.).
Courtney DeVorst (RSA)
ODIDIVA (RSA)
Genie Wish (RSA)
DD Boobs (RSA)
The Muzi Zuma (RSA)
Casual Harry (RSA)
Fenix Moon (USA)
Koochie Koochie Koo (USA)
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Tickets are a mere R80 ($5), but don't forget that we are a "Tipping Appreciation Zone", so don't hesitate to show your support for your favourite artist by popping them a Cash Tip via their advertised links (i.e. Paypal, Venmo, etc.).