The art of drag is the theme for Norwich Theatre’s latest podcast episode, which is available on all platforms now.
Craig Revel Horwood joined host Stephen Crocker, Norwich Theatre Chief Executive and Creative Director, in Podcast Corner at Norwich Theatre Playhouse while he was in Norwich playing Miss Hannigan in Annie the Musical this month.
He tells Stephen about how he created his version of Miss Hannigan; his drag persona in Australia; the creativity in gender-flipping well-known roles; and why jumping out of an aeroplane was less nerve-wracking than conducting at the Royal Opera House.
Craig also talks about his time on Strictly Come Dancing and how he learned Latin and Ballroom at the late Len Goodman’s School of Dance in Dartford.
He is the longest serving Strictly judge in the world, across the 60 versions.
He says: “Maybe I could teach people how to judge: ‘One must hold the paddle this way and bring it up to just 1cm under the chin, and don’t score it above a four too early darling!’”
This episode also features local drag performers Joseph Ballard, known as Titania Trust, and Norwich Theatre’s graphic designer Nic Gordon, who performs as Jester Mirage.
Joseph Ballard is leading Norwich Theatre’s forthcoming week-long in-residency, Theatre Makers: Drag, Performance & Activism. It will explore different elements of drag, identity and how performers can amplify their drag voice to be a spokesperson for good causes. The week will see a mixture of mentoring, group tasks and workshops.
Joseph Ballard said: “Drag artists are often louder and much more colourful, so we can grab people’s attention. We have a lot to say, and we want people to hear it.”
Nic Gordon speaks about his glamorous green goblin, Jester Mirage, and how he loves the creative opportunities to explore how she reacts to different circumstances. He also talks about originating theatre artwork, including Norwich Theatre’s panto, Sleeping Beauty: The Fairy’s Tale.
Norwich Theatre Talks has been shortlisted in the Broadcast & Media Award of the Norfolk Arts Awards this year. The Norfolk Arts Awards Ceremony 2023 will take place on Friday 3 November at Ocean Room in Gorleston-on-Sea.
Listen now on your favourite podcast platform. You can also watch a captioned video recording of the podcast via the Norwich Theatre Digital Stage on our website.
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