Over the past few weeks, we have published a short series exploring the question: is Salzburg a drag stronghold? Three drag queens, some of whom have been at the heart of Salzburg’s drag scene for several years, shared with us what it means to them to identify as a drag queen. So is Salzburg a drag stronghold? And if so, why? The editorial team at queersalzburg.at has reached a clear conclusion. [Read more]
Calamity Jane brings the charm of 1920s burlesque to Salzburg with her line-up. Satire, dance, music, comedy and deliberately provocative sensuality all take centre stage at the Magic Cabaret in May at the Toihaus in Salzburg. It’s a new drag format that we’d like to take a closer look at. [Read more]
From a shy man to a confident drag queen. Lilly Hightower sings, dances and entertains in drag at various events such as Pride parades, competitions and the Magic Garage’s ARGE Show. But what drew her to the art of drag, and how has it changed her personality? We spoke to her about these questions and other topics related to drag. [Read more]
Gigi La Pajette is a well-known drag queen in Salzburg. With her bingo nights, brunches, Rosa Stadl, Christmas revue, silent disco, murder mystery dinners and other events, she has become an integral part of the Salzburg drag scene. We spoke to her about her career as a drag queen: from her first time in drag thirteen years ago to the present day. [Read more]
The drag queen Silvia Prighdt is well known for her performances at Magic Garage and the .png project. We had a chat with her and gained a fascinating insight into her career in drag. From her first steps in drag 20 years ago to the events she organises herself today [Read more]
Compared to major cities such as Vienna, Munich or Berlin, Salzburg, with its population of just under 160,000, is a relatively small city. What is certainly not small in Salzburg, however, is the city’s drag scene, which has been establishing itself in the city of Mozart for more than five years. We explore why Salzburg can call itself a drag stronghold and what motivates the artists. [Read more]
The second Christmas tip is Gigi La Pajette’s Christmas revue. A premiere in Salzburg and in Gigi’s repertoire. A new format, which Gigi has repeatedly devised and produced in recent years. Now, on 13 December, she will be on stage at the OFF Theatre with four of her Austrian drag colleagues, interpreting the festival of love in her own unique way. [Read more]
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Domquartier
Elisabeth Fuchs
Salzburg Queer Update
Frida’s world
Priscilla – Queen of the Desert
