Shows and pubs
For the last couple of weeks I have been knee-deep in production of the new show to hit the Sunday night stage, A Tale of Two Titties.
My thumb and forefinger seemed to be glued together as I sequined anything that didn’t move. It’s been all hands on deck in Verushka’s and my households.
For a stranger looking in, it must look like a lot of huffing and puffing for just a drag show. Both of our lives were on hold as we operated on minimal sleep to put together 20 minutes of craziness. But drag has evolved in Sydney, from stringing favourite songs together to full storylines and mini extravaganzas.
Each time the showgirls are trying to bring bigger and better shows to their audiences. We do it on not much money -” on $2 and a scratchy we do our best to give you a giggle or two.
I’ve heard people ask, If a club/pub isn’t doing too well, should it be blamed on the show they have? If patrons aren’t visiting the venue, is that an indication the show isn’t working?
A show really only takes 20 minutes out of the evening, with the club/pub left to fend for itself after that. Are shows still important in clubs? There are many who dislike drag shows -” should clubs listen to them and have nothing?
Using the show to draw patrons in or keep them there has been a tool for many years. As someone who stands on a stage and looks out, I’d say nine times out of 10 it works.
A show shouldn’t be blamed for small beer sales, though I think showgirls need to be aware that ultimately it comes down to that.
Like any form of entertainment, it is a matter of taste. Either you like it or you don’t. Some have different ideas on what it should be, holding on to images from years gone by. Many still have the stomp on the stage of the Albury Hotel ringing in their ears, hoping to stumble on to those early memories.
I hope that clubs and pubs continue to support the good shows. We are coming up with some amazing stuff and I hope you all get an opportunity to experience it with us.
Now to roll back up in my doona and catch up on some sleep.
I love drag shows! They give you a chance to have a rest and a bit of a break from the blaring music for a few mins, give you a laugh, always good to see some live entertainment, they are usually clever and witty, and i love to see the imagination, costumes and effort that is put into them. Love em!! Espesh you Maxi!! xo
The only time I stayed to watch a drag show was in 1973 at Cappricios.
Sorry Kyle these days when the drag show starts I have to suddenly go for a piddle.
No disrespect intended for the performers of drag but I find it all very repetitive and boring.
Maybe that’s just because I have seen drag at its best and can’t be bothered in my old age to play second fiddle to mediocrity.
Enjoy the drag show Kyle.
Maybe you can meet me at the urinal later and tell me how fabulous it was.
Drag is importent for clubs and pubs to have – if anyone disagrees then they have allot of research to do.
For eg : the croud at the shift is at its peak when the drag show is on, after it finishes the place just becomes dead in like 5 minutes. Also, everyone use’s the show times to plan there night out “oh we’ll leave after the show” etc