RuPaul鈥檚 Drag Race royalty Courtney Act: 鈥楬ow I married the gender debate with entertainment in my Fringe show鈥�
24 August 2018
Whatever, however and whoever you are is completely enough.Courtney Act
The Edinburgh Fringe always attracts shows that tackle the big issues of the day. One of the most notable in 2018 was the gender debate.
Celebrity Big Brother winner Courtney Act created a show that has drawn in audiences by talking about the gender debate in an entertaining way.
The Australian drag star also wanted her show to spread the idea that it’s okay not to conform with predisposed societal ideals and that there is something “powerful” in changing attitudes.
Drag Queen Courtney Act presents the gender debate in her own entertaining way
Courtney duets with her male persona to share her thoughts on gender identity.
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