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I created this piece of artwork as a celebration of my life as a drag artist, @lady.red.velvet.

It’s a collage combining photographs of me from many of my different shows and drag characters, alongside hand-drawn self-portraits and portraits of queer icons and other inspirational figures who have influenced my drag. I created these illustrations in my own digital art style as @beard___boy.

I’m delighted that the piece is currently on display at @barlafederica as part of their latest exhibition. It will also be featured in another exhibition in November, alongside many fabulous works created by fellow drag artists from across Barcelona.

A little piece of my drag journey, creativity and inspiration — all brought together in one artwork. ❤️

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On Monday, I had the absolute delight of attending the book launch of La Cuaderna – Pasatiempos para travestis y desviadas, created by @tazodemew & @jensdefries and beautifully illustrated by my talented friend @chorizamay. 💖

It was such a lovely evening, hosted by the fabulous @alexmarteen at the wonderful queer bookshop @libreriaantinous.

I’m very much looking forward to putting my Spanish to the test with all the puzzles and games!

El lunes tuve el enorme placer de asistir a la presentación del libro La Cuaderna – Pasatiempos para travestis y desviadas, creado por @tazodemew y @jensdefries e ilustrado maravillosamente por mi talentosa amiga @chorizamay. 💖

Fue una noche preciosa, presentada por la fabulosa @alexmarteen en la maravillosa librería queer @libreriaantinous.

¡Estoy deseando poner a prueba mi español con todos los pasatiempos, juegos y rompecabezas!

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We are having the BEST time touring around the UK! 🇬🇧✨ Today we popped over to the beautiful city of Bath — which was absolutely perfect inspiration for my upcoming show, Dear Mr. Darcy! In fact I think we might buy this little house as a summer residence!

We also had a fabulous time at @bath.pride and managed to squeeze in some sightseeing around this gorgeous city. 🏳️‍🌈

I think @lady.red.velvet definitely needs to bring a little bit of her magic to Bath next year! 🎭

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She’s a West End girl! 🎭

What a fantastic experience starring in my own West End show! I’m incredibly proud to have achieved something so many performers dream of — and boy, have I worked hard to make it happen!

From creating the show and writing the material, to marketing, advertising and finally stepping onto that West End stage, I’ve poured my heart into every part of the journey.

Thank you to everyone who came along to the fabulous @phoenixartsclub and embraced the musical madness of Sister Maria Von Mause Trapp! 🎶

I can’t wait to continue my @lady.red.velvet theatre journey and see where it takes me next! ❤️

Script written by R.W. Mitchell @beard___boy

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Today’s the day! My West End debut… and I couldn’t be more excited.

It’s every theatre kid’s dream to put on a show in the West End, and today that dream becomes a reality. Even more special? It’s my show—a musical comedy packed with improvisation, audience interaction and plenty of laughs, presented by me @lady.red.velvet

Last night I had the privilege of seeing the incredible @ohmaryplayuk starring Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln. It was such a joy to watch comedy performed so brilliantly and, most importantly, celebrated. So often comedy is overlooked, yet it’s one of the hardest genres to master and one of the most rewarding. Making people laugh is a real skill.

In the world of drag, comedy queens are often underestimated too, but I’m incredibly proud to represent comedy drag and bring original theatrical work to the stage. Laughter has power. Joy has power. And I hope audiences continue to embrace both.

Today is a huge milestone, and I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported me on my journey. Here’s to taking comedy, drag and original theatre to even bigger stages.

Who knows where this adventure will lead next… Did someone say Broadway?

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So excited to perform tonight at @pridebarcelona! 💖✨

Come see me, @paprikadramasiado, @kika.super.puta, and @kenpanada representing @barlafederica at Plaça Universitat at 10:40 PM! 🌈

And don’t forget to give us a wave earlier in the day as @paprikadramasiado and I march with @stop.onglgtbiq in the Pride parade at 6 PM! See you there! 🏳️‍🌈💖

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Back when I was a twink! 😂

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This is what Pride is all about! 🌈

Showing the next generation that love is love, that every family and every person is unique, and that our differences make our communities stronger. By coming together, listening to one another, and sharing our stories, we help create a world where everyone feels seen, valued, and celebrated.

A huge thank you to @backstorybookshop for hosting my Drag Queen Story Hour today. It was such a joy to share my books as author @beard___boy, with such a wonderful group of children and adults. Thank you all for making today so special! ❤️

¡De esto se trata el Orgullo! 🌈

De mostrar a las nuevas generaciones que el amor es amor, que cada familia y cada persona es única, y que nuestras diferencias hacen que nuestras comunidades sean más fuertes. Cuando nos reunimos para escuchar, aprender y compartir nuestras historias, ayudamos a construir un mundo donde todas las personas se sientan vistas, valoradas y celebradas.

Muchísimas gracias a @backstorybookshop por organizar mi sesión de Drag Queen Story Hour hoy. Fue una alegría compartir mis libros, @beard___boy, con un grupo tan maravilloso de niñas, niños y personas adultas. ¡Gracias por hacer que este día fuera tan especial! ❤️

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Yesterday, I had another fabulous “Can a Drag Queen Save the World?” event and met some amazing people who joined me in a conversation about Pride and what it means to me. Afterwards, I walked home, taking in the sights of the city and admiring the new rainbow crossings in Eixample. I felt incredibly happy and grateful to be sharing my unique blend of education and celebration with so many people this year. 🌈

Ayer tuve otro fabuloso evento de “¿Puede una drag queen salvar el mundo?” y conocí a personas increíbles que se unieron a una conversación sobre el Orgullo y lo que significa para mí. Después, regresé caminando a casa, disfrutando de los rincones de la ciudad y admirando los nuevos pasos de peatones arcoíris del Eixample. Me sentí inmensamente feliz y agradecida de poder compartir mi propia combinación de educación y celebración con tantas personas este año. 🌈

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