Drag Save the King
King Frankie Sinatra (Kings of Clubs, Rebel Dykes) will host proceedings as we find out who’s spare and who’s heir. Come dressed as your favourite or least favourite royal (dead or alive) for the chance to win a prize worth at least £1.
Meet the Host
There is no Kings of Clubs without the OG Karen Fisch, aka King Frankie Sinatra. Her experience in LGBTIQA+ club promoting, especially focusing on dyke nights, spans many years and it shows. They have hosted and produced London's largest Drag King night - Kings of Clubs - at the legendary Royal Vauxhall Tavern since 2017.
As someone who started doing drag in the 1990s they are delighted it's finally coming of age. Smart jokes, new parody self penned songs, exquisite hosting, welcoming, well versed and informed introductions of the other Kings, Frankie offers the audience a well-produced and convivial night to remember. They were a judge for both Pride’s got Talent and Europe’s largest Drag King competition Man Up last year and have a starring role in the Scottish Bafta nominated film Rebel Dykes.
Practical information
This event is running on a tiered ticketing system, meaning that we ask you to pay what you can based on your circumstances.
£30 pay-it-forward ticket*, which pays for someone who couldn’t otherwise attend
£15 standard
£10 concessions
Our events and courses are designed for over-18s only. Our special collections and archives, which feature heavily in our programme, include explicit content and our evening events are aimed at an adult audience, with a licensed bar in operation.
*Pay-it-forward tickets
With the rising cost of living impacting everything from energy and heating costs to the price of food we recognise our events may be out of reach for many people. We want to ensure that all members of our community are able to access our events and performances. For this reason, we are introducing a pay-it-forward ticket system. By purchasing a pay-it-forward ticket, you help us make free tickets available to members of our community who would otherwise be restricted from attending due to financial reasons.
For this event, there is a limited number of supported tickets available free of charge for people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend to enjoy the show. These are issued on a first come first served basis.
If you are experiencing financial challenges and would like a ticket to this event please select a Supported ticket at point of purchasing.
Please note: Supported tickets are currently only available on selected events.
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Need to Know
Meet the Kings
Richard Melanin the Third
Ella The Great presents Richard Melanin The Third, an all-mighty king and gentle Clown, tip-toeing from the circus ring into exquisite drag king territory. With quick wit and lasting charm!
Jamie Fuxx
Jamie Fuxx is a singing-dancing-cheeky heart throb that’ll grab the attention of your hot date (be warned). Using a combo of live singing, dancing and lip syncing over creative mixes you’re guaranteed to walk entertained.
Sweet FA
Sweet FA is the answer to the question, what would happen if Alan Bennett did Sister Act? He's a love letter to queer Catholics, he's just a Holy fool, and he'll be your Father Figure, baby (with your consent, OFC.) Described by Len Blanco as "so wholesome, it's punk" he uses comedy and music to skewer the church, state and kyriarchy, and to preach queer love and acceptance.
He's competed in Man Up, Hay Babes, and is the current winner of Not Another Drag Competition.
Dilly Boi
Polari; Piccadilly Circus whore. East Londons lesbian answer to James Bond. ‘Man Up’ runner up 2022. Dilly has been making his way through London pubs and gay bars challenging straight cis white men to a dance off in the smoking area.
Mal Content & Friends
To “celebrate” the new monarch, Mal Content is getting the chamber orchestra back together... Join everyone’s “favourite” filthy Jacobethan thespian and “friends”* for a musical** history lesson about not losing your head...
* if he can find any
**debatable
Kallum Király
Kallum Király (his surname rhymes with queer eye, just to make it easy for you) is an all-singing, all-flirting sweetpea of a king. He's got a song and a joke up his sleeve for any occasion and is perfect for bringing some bisexual realness to brighten up your event.
Brent Would
He is Essex's premier metrosexual man about town and a wild ride indeed! Aspiring YouTuber and market stall afficianado, he brings improv, comedy, clown & music to the table & bids you eat with your fingers, so we may all have a more equitable portion. Described in The Sunday Times as "genuinely hilarious”, he will lower the tone of this event beautifully.
Dates and Times
Drag Save the King
, 7:22
