COURSE TIMETABLE
05.06.24 (2-6pm): The Herstory of Kings and Cabaret
an in depth seminar on the history of DragKings and the UK cabaret scene.
25.06.24 (2-6pm): Devise and Conquer - A Masterclass
a practical workshop exploring the art of devising
02.07.24 (2-6pm): Character Cultivation
a practical workshop exploring the process of character development aimed creating a drag persona unique to each individual
16.07.24 (2-6pm): Curating the Crown Jewels
a practical session focused on building performance and finding your beard
COURSE INFO
Step into the spotlight and Reign Supreme with LoUis CYfer - A Cabaret Course for Kings. Over the course of four transformative workshops, you'll embark on a regal journey of self-discovery and performance artistry fit for royalty.
Led by the illustrious LoUis CYfer, seasoned drag king extraordinaire, each workshop is designed to hone your skills and elevate your stage presence to new heights. From mastering the art of masculine movement to perfecting your persona, you'll receive personalised guidance and expert coaching every step of the way.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or new to the world of drag, Reign Supreme promises to be an unforgettable experience, where kings reign and creativity knows no bounds.
Come to every session, or create your own course: it's up to you!
ABOUT LoUis CYfer
LJ Parkinson (they/them) is a London based non-binary actor from Yorkshire who trained at MMU and Brunel where they obtained an MA in Contemporary Performance Making, specialising in gender and identity. They are currently an associate artist of the Albany Theatre Deptford and Scrum Theatre.
Since graduating LJ has stormed the UK Drag scene as DragKing Cabaret artiste ‘LoUis CYfer’, becoming the first and only DragKing to win the Drag Idol title in 2014. They perform full time around the UK and have travelled the world, introducing different audiences to the world of DragKings through performing, leading workshops and mentoring in the UK, Malta, Texas and Australia where they opened the 50th anniversary Mardi Gras pride in Sydney.
Their trailblazing work as a DragKing led to a collaboration with theatre company Milk Presents in their acclaimed shows Joan and Bullish. For their role as “Joan” in the one-woman show Joan, LJ won the ‘Best Performer’ Stage Edinburgh Award, a Scotsman Fringe First, the ‘Best Performance’ Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award and an OFFIE for ‘Best TBC Award’. This year they were nominated for a UK theatre award for their performance in Modest with Hull Truck at The Kiln Theatre
LJ has since gone on to work further in theatre and TV both in and out of Drag and their credits include: COWBOIS (The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Royal Court) MODEST (Hull Truck and the Kiln Theatre) DEATHDROP (Garrick Theatre), DEATHDROP : Back In The Habit (Garrick Theatre and national tour) She Ventures and He Wins (Young Vic) Rotterdam (National tour), Communion (The Young Vic), Bullish (National tour), Joan (UK and International tour), The Three Musketeers, (The Dukes Theatre) and Lethal White (BBC), The Man Who Fell to Earth (Paramount) The Other One (BBC Three) they have just finished filming with Netflix for a 2024 production which we can’t reveal just yet.
During the pandemic LJ worked to inspire a younger generation of Kings and fight for better King representation. They created a 6 week online cabaret college teaching UK Kings everything they need to know about devising and crafting a Drag alter ego. LJ also led a workshop exploring AFAB (assigned female at birth) masculinity with kings from Balkan islands as part of Latvia pride. LJ is a trailblazer DragKing, staring in the first EVER all Drag cast of a westend production at the Garrick Theatre as Tory MP Rich Whiteman in the Dragatha Christie murder mystery DEATHDROP alongside Drag Race royalty Courtney Act, Monet Exchange and Vinegar Strokes where they were featured in The Guardians pick of the arts for best culture of 2020.this year they play the lead role of Father Alfie Romeo in the next instalment of DEATHDROP : Back in the Habit alongside Victoria Scone, Willam, and Cheryl Hole.
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