“It’s super powerful to go into a space, a group of people who don’t know anything about you, and you have that connection and that community.” Drag is more than just a performance of heightened gender expression; it’s a safe and affirming space for exploration.   This honest and nuanced conversation explores the intersection of drag and the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s not drag 101, it’s a deep and vulnerable conversation about the role that drag plays in LGBTQIA+ advocacy.  Maddy and Winnie yap with three incredible local Wollongong drag stars; Cherry-Ripe (she/her), Roxee Horror (she/her), and Lawrence of Australia (he/him) about the rise of drag in pop culture, performer and audience consent and drag as an ever-evolving industry.  Get ready to have a laugh, be challenged and experience the personal stories that provide a unique insight into the heart of drag culture.  This episode was recorded in March 2025     Read transcript here           Check out our webpage for more information     Follow us on Instagram and Facebook        Recommendations   Roxee Horror  Cherry Ripe  Lawrence of Australia  References   Understanding Drag Article  Courtney Act  Ru Paul’s Drag Race  Drag Expo Au  Rocky Horror Picture Show  The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert  To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar  Mrs Doubtfire  Dating The Enemy  White Chicks  Hannah Gadsby’s Nanette  Communicative Approach to Consent with Dr Joy Townsend  TransHealth, Medical Consent, Disability & Queer Healthcare with Axel-Nathaniel Rose  Collective Holding, Community Care & Mutual Aid with Danyelle Mei Kaplan & Egan Magee  LGBTQIA+ Community Care, Mental Health & Emotions with Chris Cheers  Language, Feminism & the Queer Space with Kirli Saunders    Credits      Host: Winnie Adamson & Maddy Stratten  Guest: Roxee Horror, Cherry-Ripe & Lawrence of Australia   Producers: Maddy Stratten & Winnie Adamson   Editing: Winnie Adamson   Music: Little Pastries Instrumental (descript)       NSW Health social media community guidelines