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When Hobart’s last gay club shut down in 2020, it didn’t kill the drag king scene—it ignited it. Performers like Soph Keegan as Dirty Damo and Shan Hooper as Gary Snow are thriving in a new era of visibility, using drag to explore identity, challenge gender norms, and build bridges across communities. Drag kings are now taking over comedy nights and unexpected venues, reaching wider audiences while helping performers shed old insecurities and reclaim their power. Characters like Gary Snow and Barry Bothways draw from real-life experiences, turning toxic masculinity into satire and tradition into transformation. This isn’t just performance—it’s a movement reshaping how people see gender, one bold, unapologetic stage presence at a time.

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