The drag world is moving a mile a minute these days! If you’re worried you might have missed some of the week’s biggest stories, we understand. That’s where The Week in Drag comes in, your weekly look at the biggest stories unfolding in the drag scene. From shocking moments that unfold in the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise to what’s going on in your local scene, we’ve got you covered!
Canada’s Drag Race Vs The World’s cast has been announced!
Are you ready for the next season of Canada’s Drag Race Vs The World? Us too, especially with this cast lineup! Get ready to see Alexis Mateo, Cheryl Hole, Eureka, Kennedy Davenport, La Kahena, Le Fil, Lemon, Miss Fiercalicious, and Tynomi Banks back to compete for the crown! What a lineup! Who are you rooting for? Read more about it from Michael Cook here!
Drag takes politics!
It’s no secret that drag is political, but now queens are getting into politics – literally! Meet the Drag PAC, a political action committee founded by Alaska, Willam, Monet X Change, Peppermint, Jinkx Monsoon, and Ben DeLa Creme. We can’t wait to see how the pac come together to help preserve LGBTQ+ rights!
Go see Lady Bunny’s new show!
Lady Bunny’s wonderfully named show, Hot Troll Summer, is in New York at The Green Room 42 on July 2, 5, and 6! She’ll be performing her hilarious parody songs, along with her beloved jokes. Be sure to attend! You can find tickets here.
Divina de Campo is starring in an animated LGBTQ+ musical!
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 1 star, Divina de Campo, is teaming up with Ian McKellen to star in a stop-motion animated musical, Dragfox! A young trans person finds comfort in the companionship of a kind neighborhood fox. I am sold! We can’t wait to see this new film!
Now you’re caught up on The Week in Drag! Did you see an amazing pageant and want to share the results? Did you see a show that had you shook as the kids say? Is there a big story in your local drag scene you want to share? Send us an email (contact@werrrk.com) and it might be featured in a future edition of The Week in Drag!
