A first-of-its-kind entertainment event is set to take place in Weymouth as the town hosts what is believed to be its first drag king show.
Mr Footlong's King Fling will be held at The Anchor, beneath the Rendezvous, on October 9 and promises a night of live performances featuring artists from Dorset and beyond.
The show is the brainchild of local performer Sarah Limm, who performs as her drag king alter ego Arthur Footlong.
Sarah first stepped into the role in 2018 and has since appeared at venues in Bournemouth and Bristol.
Now she is looking forward to bringing the art form closer to home.
Arthur Footlong will host the evening, with performers including Dandy Issues, Alix Allsorts, Azure Thang and Ant Icipation taking to the stage.
Audience members may also have the opportunity to get involved, with organisers planning a game and prize giveaway during the event.
While drag queens have become a familiar sight at venues and events across the country, Sarah believes drag kings often receive less attention despite a long history of male impersonation performances stretching back centuries.
She hopes the Weymouth event will help introduce more people to drag king entertainment and encourage other venues to consider similar acts in future.
Sarah said: “I'm truly honoured and excited to be bringing the kings to my hometown, most of whom I have had the joy of being on stage with before.
“Each performer brings their own unique form of entertainment, which is not to be missed.”
Organisers are hoping the event will appeal both to regular fans of drag performance and to people who may be curious to experience something new.
The show is open to people aged 18 and over.
Doors open at 7.30pm on Thursday, October 9, at The Anchor in Weymouth.
Limited seating is available and tickets cost £10.
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