DragWorld celebrates of all things drag in London

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DragWorld is a celebration of all things drag. Drag as an art form has exploded thanks to the US television series RuPaul's Drag Race. But fewer of us may know about drag kings.

DragWorld is a celebration of all things drag. Drag as an art form has exploded thanks to the US television series RuPaul's Drag Race. But fewer of us may know about drag kings.

From as far back as the 19th century, performances by drag queens have been popular in Europe, starting in the late 1800's as pantomime dames.

Drag kings are mostly female performance artists who dress in masculine drag.

UK Drag World is one of the largest drag celebrations in Europe.

It ran from 17th - 18th August 2019 at Olympia London.