» Drag school
A cabaret academy will give hopefuls the chance to learn the craft from some of the biggest names in the business. Drag star Dave Lynn and industry professionals will run the ten-week school in Charles Street club this autumn.
The academy will be open to wannabe performers from all genres, from drag queens to comedians, vocalists, magicians, ventriloquists, dancers and comperes. Dave Lynn starred in Channel 4’s series Faking It, where he taught naval officer Spence Bowdler to become drag queen Britney Ferry. Since the episode was aired in 2003, Dave has been inundated with requests to assist fledgling artists develop their acts. He held his first academy last September and it resulted in a number of professional bookings for many of the students.
This year’s lessons begin in September and run every Tuesday until November.
Each act will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform on stage, culminating in two fundraising performances in November for the Sussex Beacon, of which Dave is patron. The course fee is £20 per session.
Visit www.davelynn.co.uk
