The very best Drag Show Bournemouth

When I was invited to DYMK Bar to experience their 80’s themed bottomless Easter Drag Party – Drag show Bournemouth, i’m not going to lie I was super excited. It promised everything I love from sparkly glamour to amazing 80’s anthems and of course the incredible make up.

I did feel slightly nervous asking my husband to come along but I needn’t have worried as together with our friends we all had the very best time. It was hard not to get caught up in the party atmosphere and of course the constant topping up of our Prosecco and Pornstar martinis helped.

Drag shows that I have been to in the past were the stereotypical bright red wigs and slightly dodgy make up, performed by Danny La Rue doubles but with the explosion of RuPaul and Vivienne from 2009 onwards Drag Queens are now something of a work of art.

Surprisingly drag dates back to Shakespearean days of the late 16th century, where only men were allowed to perform on stage and so dressed up as women. The term “Drag” comes from the heavy costumes that used to drag across the floor.

The very first official drag queen was Princess Seraphina (John Cooper) who was a well known cross dresser in the 18th century, and who managed to escape punishment for what was not the done thing back then. Fast forward a few years and today Drag is a popular and hugely successful career for many.

DYMK Drag show Bournemouth is located in the Poole Hill area of Bournemouth with easy parking nearby and is very popular so booking for the many events they put on is recommended.

Our show began with our host Layla Zee Susan pouring us a few glasses of bubbly and singing some 80’s classics, I’m not sure what I was expecting but she can really sing – no lip syncing here. Everyone joined in and it wasn’t long before people were up busting their moves on the dance floor.

The rest of the acts – the gorgeous Tiffany Blue, glamorous Rougie and glittering Lady Alan took it in turns to perform their lip synced 80’s numbers. Our glasses didn’t have a chance to run dry as the girls topped us up at every opportunity and we even had some crisps and Easter goodies to munch on.

I really got the feeling that this was how i remembered clubs back when I was a teenager full of good music, great clothes, awesome make up and nobody out to pull! Everyone was there to have a good time and let loose a little or a lot in many cases no matter your gender or age.