DragSpeare: Drag Kings Do Shakespeare
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Five drag kings on their Queensland tour take on Shakespeare with stupidity, spoof, and sincerity, smashing iconic songs against the Bard in a bold new high-energy cabaret. A camp, chaotic, and unexpectedly heartfelt ride, the Stallion Squad are ready to prove they’re more than just eye candy.
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