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Drag Ball 2005

| title | Drag Ball 2005 |
| venue | Queen's Arms |
| review date | Monday, 26 September 2005 |
| words by | Ritchie Hawker |
| photos by | Sam Milford |
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The night was kicked off with Host and DJ Andy B twirling camp tunes and introducing special guest stars to entertain the glam crowd before introducing the judges... The QA’s favorite institution Betty Swallocks, Richard from the R-Bar, The sassy and sexy Ms Joyride, The fabulous Trudi Styles (Transformation Tart... that's me!), the infamous Ricky Royalle, those two doubles of entendres Sugar & Spice, Violet Brater and the QA’s very own Beryl like you've never seen her before and looking like a young late Dockyard Doris.
Some of the special guests helped to warm up the crowd (as though they needed to get warmer... the place was packed!). We heard from Sugar & Spice, The lovely Stuart T, Trudi Styles (that's me again!) and Betty Swallocks.
Nine contestants braved the stage to compete for the best DragQueen Factor for Dress/Costume. The Dragsters were as follows (in order of appearance in the photos) Ms Trixie Lixie, Ms BJ, Dame Shirley Bassey, Michelle, Angelica, Vivien, Dame Margot, Ms Craig and Desdemona Deville.
As you all know there can only be one winner! Third prize went to Dame Margot, second to Angelica but the ultimate winner was Dame Shirley Bassey going away with the cash prize and a bottle of bubbly. She entertained the crowd with Big Spender and an Acapella Kiss Me Honey Honey (watch this space).
Well done to all who took part! If you think you have that Drag Factor you now have a year to plan it - so kick on your cha cha heels and chuck on some glitter. We can't wait for next years ball!
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angel73
BlairBlair
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DameMargot
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coming up...
Whats on today at Queen's Arms
Camp Attack! with Andy B & Kamp Kevin
Friday, 3rd September
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1 day Reading Pride 2010
4th September 10
1 day Cardiff-Wales Mardi Gras 2010
4th September 10
57 days Sleaze Ball
30th October 10
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