Discover the story behind the miniature dolls which come from Invercargill and were gifted by the Topp Twins to Te Papa. These might just be the ultimate Kiwiana tribute to two of New Zealand’s most popular characters – Camp Mother and Camp Leader, the creations of Lynda and Jools Topp – the Topp Twins. Read […]
Jools and Lynda Topp – the Topp Twins – were made Dame Companions of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list; 14 years after being made Order members. Read more: Stuff: https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/104404597/the-rebels-got-their-medals-topp-twins-jools-and-lynda-made-dames Newshub: Topp Twins made Dames in Queen’s Birthday Honours NZ Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12062902 Now to Love: The Topp Twins […]
What happens when two ex-NZ drag artistes, now living in separate Australian Cities get together to put on a show? Inspired by pop culture, film and television shows, music and fashion, drag performers Polly Filla and Felicity Frockaccino poke fun at and pay homage to their icons in show jam packed with zany fun and […]
Christchurch Pride is proud and excited to bring you “So You Think You Can Drag?!: Season 2” Join Pride this Queens Birthday weekend on Sunday 3rd June as they crown the 2018 Drag King and Queen! If you think you have the Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve and Talent then Pride want to see you strut your […]
The NZ International Comedy Festival kicked off last night, and Outline NZ managed to snatch a double pass to May 1st opening night of Resting Bitch Face in Auckland, a classic taste of sarcastic NZ humour written and performed by the delightfully bogan Savanna Calton. Visit their facebook page and tag a mate below to […]
With the 2018 NZ International Comedy Festival fast approaching Outline NZ have created a useful guide to all the shows that include LGBTIQ+ identifying performers. This will help you check out and support them this funny season. Guide: Outline NZ: Your Guide to the LGBTIQ+ Acts in the Comedy Festival Website: 2018 NZ International Comedy […]
Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Australian Idol and MTV’s Single AF, Courtney Act is bringing her brand new show, Under the Covers, to Auckland – 6 to 7 April 2018. Courtney has been under the covers with many, but not usually in front of a live audience. It’s time for to get tucked in with […]
Chris Parker’s Camp Binch is going to be all blokes, brews and banter (Gays, Fanta and deeply personal yet hilarious anecdotes about trying to fit into NZ’s narrow conception of “masculinity”) It’s kiwi as bro! Off the back of sell-out seasons of his NZ International Comedy Festival shows, and performing all around the country in […]
Well, the cat is out of the closet! Chris Parker’s CAMP BINCH is going to be all blokes, brews and banter (Gays, Fanta and deeply personal yet hilarious anecdotes about trying to fit into NZ’s narrow conception of “masculinity”). It’s Kiwi as bro! Off the back of sell-out seasons of D.O.C-ing, Camping and No More […]
Multi award-winning South African/New Zealand comedian – URZILA CARLSON brings her brand-new comedy show LOSER to SKYCITY THEATRE, 4-5 May, Auckland, and TE AUAHA, 8-13 May, Wellington, WELLINGTON as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. “Marvellous subversiveness” – Theatreview “Effortlessly likeable… stream of belly-laughs” – The Age “Loser is almost always negative, Urzila […]