Tea with Kings and Queens

This week I’m super chuffed to be chatting to Barbara, AKA brothers Henry and John, a Brighton based band who grabbed my attention when I saw them on tour with The Divine Comedy a few months ago; their 70's sound coupled with witty lyrics, energetic performance and a few excellent tank tops was irresistible and I've been listening to their new EP 'Mildly Entertaining' ever since. I caught up with the fellas via zoom and have a lovely rambly chat about that incredible tour, but also how Barbara is much more than a band, as we talk about various influences, comedy, cult films, books and even a bit of wrestling. Huge thanks to Barbara for the use of their music throughout the pod. Enjoy!

Barbara Website: buy tour tickets and EP here!

Barbara on YouTube

Barbara on Insta

Thanks to Joe Bailey for the intro/outro music, Sam Murphy for the cover art and you for listening!

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In today's episode I am talking to the international burlesque sensation Perle Noire. Among her many accolades, Perle has been named one of the world’s top burlesque performers by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine for ten years in a row. After spending several years as a cast member in Dita Von Teese’s stage show ‘Strip, Strip Hooray’, Perle went on to complete a stint in Velvet – a musical starring Australian disco diva and superstar Marcia Hines at The Sydney Opera House.

Perle continually challenges herself with new ventures, including performances with her  award-winning dance company, The House of Noire and her new transformative Healing Through Seduction series. In 2020, she presented the world with The Noire Pageant, the only burlesque pageant dedicated to uplifting the BIPOC community through healing events.

It was a true pleasure to talk to Perle as I caught up with her via zoom to hear more about her philosophy around healing through seduction and how she continues to push boundaries in her artform. Enjoy!

Healing Through Seduction: Perle Noire

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Perle on Instagram

Thanks to Joe Bailey for the music, Sam Murphy for the cover art and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering

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In my 30th episode of the pod, I chat to brand new London-based Italian drag King, Papa Parmigiano. Despite being a brand new King, Papa has been dazzling audiences during the Man Up competition at the Glory in London recently. Today we talk about drag beginnings, inspirations and that now iconic performance at Man Up featuring a LOT of cooked pasta....Enjoy!

Papa on Instagram (where you can see THAT performance at The Glory!)

Man Up Drag King Contest

Soho Theatre Cabaret & Drag Lab

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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Today’s episode is my very first in-person interview for the pod and its with a true theatrical great of the UK stage: writer, director, actor and grand Panto Dame Mark Two. Mark has been starring in panto since the mid 1970s, and most recently has been bringing his warmth, comedy and fabulous frocks to the production of Jack in the Beanstalk currently on at the Epstein Theatre in Liverpool.  I was fortunate to catch up with Mark between shows to hear about his life as a panto Dame and extraordinary career so far. Enjoy!

Jack and the Beanstalk At the Epstein Theatre

Mark Two Character Productions

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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This episode I'm talking to the wonderful Drag King Don One. London based Don has been thrilling audiences all over the country with their slick singing, hilarious chat and inclusive shows. Today we talk about mental health, the emotional impact of covid, their West End debut in the hit musical Death Drop and their most recent performance in panto alongside Divina de Campo. Enjoy!

Don on Instagram

Don One Chats Podcast

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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This festive episode I'm talking to gorgeous red head and comedy genius Joyless. In this glorious rambly chat we talk about pageants, Peacocks, playing a Martian in 'Christmas on Uranus' and we even do Vogue's 73 questions. Merry Christmas and enjoy!

Joyless on Instagram

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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This episode I'm chatting with the sexy, ridiculous and macabre drag performer, Miss Terri Boxx. Terri has exploded onto the scene via digital drag during lockdown, and is now lighting up stages across London and the UK with their exciting, physical and sometimes horrifying performances. Today we chat about a whole range of thigns including their background as a cage fighter, shyness, nerd culture and papier-mâché. Enjoy!

Miss Terri Boxx on Instagram

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This episode I'm talking to the spellbinding writer, performer and self proclaimed 'South Asian drag monster' Yvy de Luca. Yvy has been lighting up the digital drag world with her creation The Bollywitch during lockdown, which she is now taking to stages all around the country. She is also the author of 'Tainted Beauty - The Memoir of an Authentic Creation', an honest and genuine account of her experiences growing up as a trans woman in Blackburn, UK. We chatted via zoom the day before her iconic performances at Queeriocity in Manchester (if you missed her live you can head over to her Instagram and see her incredible performances there). It was such a pleasure to talk to Yvy and in today’s episode we discuss her growing up queer and South Asian, prejudice in the drag scene, the murky world of publishing and becoming The Bollywitch. This one is a magical treat. Enjoy!

Yvy De Luca Official

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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I'm back! After a short hiatus over the summer, I'm back and chatting to the wonderful drag queen, costume designer and podcaster Kenzie Blackheart. Kenzie is an Essex based performer who has been dazzling with digital performances and is now taking the stage in real life, producing their own show, Hot Haus drag as well as finding time to co-host the marvellous podcast The Queens Speak alongside Tea with Kings & Queens favourite Shar Cooterie.

Today we chat about Pokemon, Gaga, Robot Wars, and loads more. Enjoy!

Kenzie on Instagram

Hot Haus Drag Essex

Kenzie's performance as Mimikyu for Rule 63's drag show, Gotta Snatch 'em all!

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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In today's episode I'm chatting to one of Newcastle's finest Kings: Rex Uranus. Rex is known for creating stunning male illusions alongside incredible character looks and performances which they've been lighting up TikTok with all lockdown. In our chat today we talk about all of that plus creating Rex's signature drag look, mullets, confidence, The Grinch, Jesus and more. Enjoy!

Rex on Instagram

Thanks to Sam Murphy for the cover art, Joe Bailey for the music and you for listening!

Podcast by Carly Deering.

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