In a small upstairs studio in downtown Victoria, a stage once vibrant with underground shows holds the glittery accoutrements of a highly regarded drag queen.
With colourful wigs lining shelves, racks of bright and intriguing costumes, and a makeup station lit by a glowing ring light, the room still holds that early energy.
It hints at the decade of work well-known Canadian drag queen Jimbo (also known as James Insell) has invested in costume and set design in both film and theatre, building up to her latest grand venture B次元官网网址� JimboB次元官网网址檚 Drag Circus.
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JimboB次元官网网址檚 Drag Circus hit the road May 16 with shows in communities large and small, including places with LGBTQ2IA+ communities, but not a lot of events or spaces for queerness.
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CanadaB次元官网网址檚 crowned clown brings her acclaimed circus tour to Victoria with two shows June 12 (sold out) and 13.
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