Bitches united for Mardi Gras

It comes quicker than my last root, and brings far more joy -” yes, ladies and ladies -” it’s gay Christmas again! To whoever that term offends (again) -” go pull your Christmas crackers elsewhere and buy a sense of humour in the Christmas sales.

Out west this year has been filled with great entertainment at the Parramatta Riverside Theatre, from the divine talents of those in Angels in America to the all-girl -˜are they lesbians?’ rock band The Frocks.

It has also been a season filled with horror. The tragic accident of the ever-glamorous Courtney Act while skiing in Canada meant that poor loud Trevor had to cancel the show in western Sydney. How dare Courtney not continue on in her electric wheelchair! She’s just not committed enough -” she should’ve popped more Vicodin!

There was also the road crash -˜Court Out!’ Drag Workshop that boasted a fabulous concept and hosts, but I believe attracted a bunch of girls/boys with less talent than me. There wasn’t enough skill in the world to help some of them, but who’s kidding who -” next week we’ll be seeing them on the stage at Drag for $$$!

Queer Screen launches on Friday 27 February. The opening night is sure to be a corker -” and who could resist the after-party? The season will continue until March 1. All the information is at www.rivesideparramatta.com.au.

Some unexpected news was the cancellation of the Out West Dance Party #4 Mardi Gras special. Seems that the lack of organisation and getting rid of the entertainment to cut costs wasn’t a crash hot idea after all. Better luck next time.

Not all out west dances however are falling apart. The opening night of Heaven was a screaming success at a great new venue. Our busiest night ever!

A big -˜thank you’ for everyone’s support, and we can’t wait to see you all again on 4 April. For more information please visit www.heavensocialgroup.zoomshare.com

A number of Heaven’s old and new cast will be marching in the Mardi Gras parade this year. This is when the season gets real bitchy! Short of hair pulling and arsenic poisoning we’ve had the works. If I see one more outfit with a mechanised headpiece I’m going to run over it. And I thought I was a narcissist!

Queer Out West has also been fortunate to be heavily involved with Mardi Gras this year, with regular guests including David Imrie each week, and some great free giveaways including tickets to the MG party. Tune in each Monday night from 10pm at www.qow.zoomshare.com.

Drag gossip:
After my drag daughter in crime took out Miss Fair Day 2009, it will be interesting to see whether her head bursts with self-importance, or she just continues to eat herself to death. Either way she’ll need to pull her finger out before she explodes!

Until next time, gorgeous!

info: For more information on events in western Sydney visit www.beverlybuttercup.zoomshare.com