January 2021 – An Introduction to Drag

For their first meeting of 2021 Crowlas and Ludgvan WI opened up their Zoom meeting to WI members from all over the UK . Just under 90 members were then entranced by Newcastle Upon Tyne Drag Queen “Miss Crystal P Enigma”. Crystal explained about the history of drag ,the pageant systems for drag queens, drag race and also shared some of the secrets of drag competition, including Euro drag competitions and the televised Drag UK. Throughout her talk she answered members’ questions and showed us her shoes and wigs, and shared make up and costume making tips before a performance of “Raining Men” and a montage of songs with various accompanying videos.

Some of the comments received after the evening:

….”absolutely brilliant and I am still giggling about that delightful Queen”

“It was a fun evening and you made us all very welcome”

“What a brilliant evening with that Performer ~ still laughing with him”

“It was lovely to see your friendly and lively group”

“It was really interesting, very much enjoyed and so very different.”