A new monthly night at the RVT celebrate the world of Drag! Kings, Things, Queer and Queens will take to the stage in a unique night celebrating The Art Of Drag!
After a decade of running The Art Of Drag course at The Royal Vauxhall Tavern, Michael Twaits is curating a new monthly night spanning the spectrum of drag. There'll be a mixture of headline superstars, pop up appearances and open mic style slots for up and coming acts. Get ready for cracking comedy, bonkers burlesque, singing sensations and act that will make you questions what drag is! All hosted by Michael Twaits at the ICONIC Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
OUR 1ST MAY CAST:
Michael Twaits - hosting a programming a night of sensation drag Twaits returns to the RVT with his partner in crime Sarah Rose on the keys. Expect improvised chaos, show tunes and campery.
LoUis CYfer - the award winning, international Drag King sensation LoUis CYfer. Ground breaking performer returning to the RVT for the launch night of The Art Of Drag! Actor, producer, performer, legend - we can't wait to see what they are bringing with them!
Dosa Cat - The sublime Dosa brings drag excellence to the RVT. Fusing formats, fashions and fun they'll provide some show stopping moments for the launch night!
Kim Moan Ho - the long-lost Pussycat Doll. Having been in the shadows of Nicole Scherzinger, she’s now making a name for herself and is ready to show you that she isn’t just a glorified backup dancer. Kim graduated from The Art of Drag course in 2022 and has been performing across London ever since and is delighted to be back at the RVT!
Chase Bush - Sensational, singing Drag King stylist and The Art of Drag draguate! He’s a hairstylist, he’s a singer, and he’s bringing ‘hairarpy’ back to the RVT ! For all your styling needs Chase Bush will not disappoint. We can’t wait to see that quiff back in action!
Ivanka Manoff - After graduating in 2017 we thought she’d been deported. But the Russian sensation returned with more anecdotes from her oligarch lifestyle. Songs and stories from a twisted mind that are terrifyingly timely.
Ra’angelus - Our most addition to the family - xey graduated from The Art Of Drag earlier this month but with a piece so powerful we knew we needed xem back straight away. Beautiful, powerful writing raising up queer and trans voices.
If you'd like to get on stage: drop an wemail to info@theartofdrag.co.uk
If you'd like to learn more about Drag: the next round of The Art Of Drag course will begin on Mondays in September 2025 for 10 weeks before the showcase in November! To book in visit http://link.outsavvy.com/theartofdrag25
Doors at 7pm, show from 8pm
PLEASE NOTE: This event will be a mix of seated and standing, first come first serve. If you have access questions please contact dave@vauxhalltavern.com.
ALL BAGS AND COATS MUST BE CHECKED IN TO CLOAKROOM
The RVT is an LGBTQ+ venue, please respect our space. No hen/stag parties.
(Images credit - Simon J Webb for Jack The Lad Magazine)