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Drag kings, karaoke and watermelons: smart new celebrations of queerness

Two joyful shows – And the Rest of Me Floats and Sex Sex Men Men – use standup and striptease to discuss trans rights, pegging and the patriarchy

In their kaleidoscopic celebrations of queer bodies, two new shows – And the Rest of Me Floats and Sex Sex Men Men – share an unabashed openness, putting joyous and nuanced discussions of gender and sexuality centre stage.

Made by trans, non-binary and queer performers, And the Rest of Me Floats (★★★★☆) at the Bush centres on being seen rather than just watched. Sharing stories of growth and transition, the cast navigate the constant convulsions between prejudice and acceptance. Monologues are spliced with dance routines and karaoke, with Elijah W Harris’s reckless Teenage Dirtbag a particular highlight.

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from Culture | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2EewCQJ

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