Fierce Queens

Adam All and Apple Derrieres are delighted to be curating Fierce Queens for a sixth year in a row.

This dynamite duo in and out of Drag are huge advocates of the LGBTQIA+ scene, their aim being to bring visibility to queer love, people and performers, particularly within the Cabaret scene.

As seen at TedX, in the West End, your telly, Pride events around the world, your local gay bar or hosting their acclaimed Drag King night ‘BOiBOX’ which has been described as ‘London’s vital Drag King showcase’ (Time Out).

Together they have taken the Cabaret world by storm performing harmoniously and internationally together with their unique brand of live blended vocals, coordinated couture and cartoon flavoured Drag. Alongside their literally glittering cabaret careers, they have curated, hosted and performed at events for English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, The National Theatre, The Bush Theatre, The Royal Opera House, and of course, Royal Museums Greenwich.

Virgin X is a recording artist, drag artist, MC and songwriter. Based in London, Virgin works internationally and throughout the UK and has been in numerous publications. She has released two EPs: The 4 Corners of X (2021) and most recently BOOGIETHEM (2024), as well as singles such as ‘Billionaires’ and ‘Nobody’. She is currently working on her next EP set for release in summer 2025.

Step into the twisted world of Charity Kase, London’s queen of monster drag! Known for her jaw-dropping horror-inspired looks and theatrical flair, Charity blends camp, chaos and creativity into spellbinding performance. With her signature mix of gore and glamour, prepare for a haunt, this is drag — but not as you know it!

Dosa Cat has been training in dance and movement, especially Kathak, for a number of years now and has taken it beyond the traditional realms. Through many characters on stage, Dosa has taken her training and applied it to Cabaret performance and Drag Artistry and hopes to continue to integrate both sides of her cultural heritage within her performance. She has performed in many prestigious locations, has been commissioned by Akādemi to perform at the Southbank Centre, and choreographed for TV and film. Dosa Cat has also played one of the only few openly queer characters within a Bollywood film, depicting not only a drag queen but also a queer individual in a queer relationship.

D'relle Dynasty is a UK ballroom pioneer and trailblazer. He also brought the first international voguing house to the UK. He created HSB (High Society Boyz) a theatrical collective that blends the art of vogue and ballroom with different genres.

Joey A Frenette, aka Bourgeoisie, is an American costume designer, drag queen, and hot yoga teacher. They've designed costumes for Xnthony's Oliver Cromwell Is Very Sorry for Dublin Fringe – which garnered them a nomination for best Costume Design at the Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards – the Hatchling and PoliNations, a huge outdoor public art installation in Birmingham. They also perform via their drag persona across London and internationally.

Ebony Rose Dark is your all-singing, all-dancing, lip-syncing, storytelling, visually impaired cabaret/performance artist.

Ebony is known for her performances around Disability, Ableism, racism, and relationships within the LGBTQ+ community, particularly through The Royal Vauxhall Tavern and Bar Wotever. Alongside renowned performances at various UK Prides, Hoopla, Marlborough Productions and regularly with David Hoyle, Ebony has been focussing on accessible cabaret for LGBTQ+ visually impaired people. Excitingly, Ebony has just premiered their full length first solo work complete with Audio Description throughout at The Place in London.

Sirens is a captivating musical duo inspired by Greek mythology. Evelina, a singer/songwriter with roots in alternative rock and musical theatre, and Marianna, a DJ/producer and radio host, bring over a decade of international experience. Together they merge Melodic Techno and Progressive House with live vocals, leading you on a journey of dangerous temptation through music.

Join ‘Looking Sexy’ with H.R.H. Aphrodite I, a sultry walking tour of the Queen’s House highlighting the sexual allure of period clothing. 

H.R.H. Aphrodite I is an award-winning amateur historian, drag artist, zine maker and part-time love goddess. Her work focuses on viewing the present moment through a historical lens, specifically highlighting the themes of women, queer people, fashion, popular culture and the British Empire. She is a multidisciplinary artist, spreading her work between cabaret, theatre, independent publications and digital art. She is also a keen community organiser, producer, writer and designer.

Get a mini makeover with acclaimed stylist Darren Evans. Bold lips, blush, smoky eyes, va va vooming and zhuzhing for all! Simply divine.

Darren Evans is a hair and make-up artist with 25 years of experience working in film, commercials, fashion and music.