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"Drag queens save lives."

2019

0h 18m

6.0(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Paul's journey of self-discovery takes a unique turn when he embarks on his ambition to become a drag queen, despite fear of ridicule from his peers and being ostracized by his family. Opportunity presents itself when Paul meets drag queen Mimi Le Purr, a seasoned performer at The Sequin Club in Blackpool.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Robbie Gaskell

Paul Bigsby

James Dreyfus

James Dreyfus

Mimi Le Purr / Roger Ellis

Ben Willbond

Ben Willbond

Alan Bigsby

Nicole Louise Lewis

Stacey Newman

Joanne Heywood

Joanne Heywood

Debbie Bigsby

Marcus Geldard

Rick Hennessy

Erin Geraghty

Erin Geraghty

Mrs. Coughlin

Derek Murphy

Derek Murphy

Johnny

Stephen Cheriton

Stephen Cheriton

Orla Nothin

Andrew Bell

Andrew Bell

Parent at Talent Show

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Beddoes
Written by: Amy Clarke

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