Vesta Tilley and Hetty King were international superstars and rivals who wowed audiences around the globe with their male impersonator acts over 100 years ago. In this show, Vesta and Hetty are brought to life again, and thrown together, (not that they're happy about it!) ... to share their stories with you, and to determine once and for all, which of them was Queen of the original Drag Kings. The show will include a number of classic music hall songs, including Following in Fathers Footsteps, Burlington Bertie from Bow, and lots more. And ... at the end of the show you will decide which woman wins the title of the best male impersonator in the world. If you love old time music hall, or youre partial to a bit of 'drag' then this will be right up your alley!This is the latest production from Lemon Squeeze, who brought the sell-out show CRUNCH! to Brighton Fringe in 2022, and the multiple show Three Women and Shakespeare''s Will to Edinburgh Fringe in the same year.

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