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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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review

A quiet Monday night in the glittering streets of Bright-Town but Feather boas (and as many sequins as you could throw a mascara stick at) filled the Cabaret Flagship which is the Queens Arms for this years Annual Drag Ball.

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!


someone said...

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"Woo! First time in drag and on the front page, get me!"

Said by vivian on Wed, 28th September 2005.

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Woo! First time in drag and on the front page, get me!

about Queen's Arms

The matriarch of Brighton's mixed pubs, the Queens Arms delves into her handbag every night of the week to serve up big, camp portions of live entertainment, special events and karaoke. By day, a more contemporary feel to the venue has led to a laid-back atmosphere by day where you can grab a drink and watch the big screens or browse the free newspapers on offer.

The next Queen's Arms date for your diary:

Saturday, 22nd November
Afternoon Entertainment then Karaoke

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