Dragball!...

venue:   Bulldog event:   The Sussex Beacon review date:   Saturday, 23 October 2004 photos & words by:   Sam Milford [ intro | page 1 | page 2 | page 3 ]

review

Twelve contestants - every one a star - made their way onto the crowded stage area at the Bulldog to strut their stuff and to answer a few of Dale's probing questions. ("Did you do your make-up yourself? No? Well you should have!")

There was laughter, there were tears, there were sequins and stockings, high heels and basques... there was an air of something quite unusual taking place halfway up St James Street.

The Bulldog might not be the first place you'd associate with an event like this, but the loyal punters, the rediculously cheap pints (let's just squeeze one more round in before we go...), and the up-for-it staff who all made a great effort... made for a fabulous night of glitz and glam.

With a £100 cash prize and a big bouquet being presented to the winner, and with all the night raising money for the Sussex Beacon... what more reason could anyone need to don a pair of heels and step onto the stage? But there's a twist in this tale... The winner, and I'll leave you to discover who it was yourself in the photographs, stood out from the competitors in more ways than one (one more way, anyway!). The cheer that went up was deafening and relentless...

You couldn't ask for a more supportive crowd than the Bulldog boys and gals.

someone said... A VIP comment randomly selected for your delight: "looking fabulous with John" Said by bohemia on Mon, 4th December 2006. click to view the photo

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about Bulldog

Proudly setting out her stall slap bang in the middle of St James' Street, Bulldog is Brighton's oldest gay bar having had its doors open for over 25 years. The next Bulldog date for your diary: Saturday, 26th July Karaoke (Pride in Brighton & Hove) Click for more info and complete listings for Bulldog

about The Sussex Beacon

The Sussex Beacon is set on the outskirts of the city of Brighton & Hove in beautiful and tranquil landscaped grounds and in view of the South Downs. Offering a wide range of support and care services for men and women with HIV/AIDS from all over the country, it is recognised as a centre of excellence and a national resource. The next Sussex Beacon date for your diary: Wednesday, 13th August Phil Starr & Dockyard Doris Exclusive @ Queen's Arms Click for more info and complete listings for The Sussex Beacon