Drag King 101 [Edinburgh] - a workshop with Phil Herrin & Dorian T. Fisk

Join us for Shut Up & King's first Edinburgh in-person workshop with Scotland's ‘oldest’ drag kings - Leither Phil Herrin (oldest in kinging experience) and Glasgow's Dorian T. Fisk (oldest in age 😜)! 

In Drag King 101 you will learn everything you need to know about being a drag king, including:

• Drag King culture & history
• Face contouring & highlighting
• Faking the facial hair
• Creating a bare chest illusion
• Body language & movement
• No penis, no problem!
• Tips for creating a unique stage persona

This is an interactive workshop focussing on the performance of masculinity and open to people of any gender. 

Ticket holders will receive a list of optional makeup and materials to prepare. 

There will be live demonstrations and DIY activities - full participation is highly encouraged but not mandatory.

Sunday, December 5th 2021

2pm - 5pm @ Duncan Place, Leith

Cost £30

More about Phil Herrin here

More about Dorian T. Fisk here