The Gender Bender Show S1E2
Sun Nov 29, 19:00 - Sun Dec 6, 20:00
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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29th November features:
Wolf.Steel (RSA)
PinkieMen Brando (Mexico)
Alexa Dadayz (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.).
Tickets are available through Quicket & EventBrite.
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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
Country: USA
Type: Drag King - Lip Sync & Comedy
Artist: @kingperkasex
King Perka $exxx is an Atlanta based drag king who brings you comedy, social commentary, and dad jokes. He hails from Haus of Eventual $uccess (H.O.E.$.) He is co host of Cabbage Patch a family friendly drag brunch at Georgia Beer Garden he is also currently a cast member of Kingdom, a drag king and hyper queen show in Asheville North Carolina. He also is currently the cutest drag king in Cobb County
He has been featured in Q Magazine, Nose Dive Magazine, and FLAME! magazine. He also was able to perform a solo number during Atlanta Pride 2019 during Starlight Cabaret. As soon as soon as it is safe to be in bars, he will be competing in Glitz! a competition in East Atlanta at Mary's.
Country: USA
Type: Drag King - Lip Sync Artist
Artist: @hannibal.lickher
Just a Drag King searching for a nice chianti...Hannibal Lickher is your current reigning Mr. Philly Drag King.
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Type: Burlesque Artistes
Artist: @chillidvine & @satineaterre from @therougerevue
'Chilli D'Vine and Satine have been cooking up a storm during lockdown. Chilli brings the spice and Satine the French flair...if we knew you were coming we'd have baked a cake, but there's a seat at our table and your name is on it.'
Country: HONG KONG
Type: GenderFuck Drag Queen - Lip Sync Artist
Artist: @alexa.fadayz
Alexa Fadayz is a bearded glamazon genderf**k queen currently residing in Hong Kong. Alexa is statuesque with legs that go on for days. a few of her favourite things are "ahem" ?? raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright coloured dildos and warm rubber cockrings ??. She is an edgy elegant sweetheart with a deep dark side that you just wouldn't expect!! careful what you wish for with Miss Alexa Fadayz, you might just get it! ??
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Type: Urban Burlesque
Artist: @urban_burlesque featuring @justine_de_queer & @sufyaanmoosa
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
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Type: Burlesque Artiste
Artist: @ziggy_dance_za from @therougerevue
Whenever Ziggy arrives on stage, the limitless, titillating potential of burlesque is unleashed in a brand new way. A long-standing member of the Rouge Revue Burlesque Company (and self-styled "unkempt sister" within the Rougettes), Ziggy draws from years of experience in classic feminine sensuality to fight against decades of experience in classic gender dysphoria -- delivering results which, despite being couched in the allure of sensuality and drag, cast an unflinching gaze upon all corners of the human heart.
Country: SOUTH AFRICA
Type: Drag King - Draglesque
Artist: @wolf_steel_gram
Wolf.Steel is an ever-evolving, dark and majestic soul who's embraced the form of the "rebel drag king" in the Burlesque and Drag scene. Off stage, Wolf.Steel likes to flaunt his gentlemenly side, where he loves to connect with his fans and fellow performers. However, like all wolves, there's a naughtier side and if you're lucky enough to be in the audience - you can expect to be enjoy a dash of ego with a whole lot of sex appeal!
Paying homage to Gotham's favourite Joker, Wolf.Steel digs a little deeper to expose what it means to confront their demons, and how they can get lost in the darkeness. Tune in on 29th November to witness the debut of "What a JOKE".
Country: MEXICO
Type: Drag King - Lip Sync Artist
Artist: @pinkiebrando
PinkieMen is a mexican Dragking, he embrace his mexican Heritage and he tries to portrait mexican folclore with popculture. He is a Vampiric Pony with a Shonen heart, that means he was asingned at birth a Pony but he tries to transform to a boy everytime