THEME: Freedom and Inclusivity for All Humanity

As a tribute to the LGBTIQ community as part of the Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival 2020

the annual hit show ABFAB DRAG will tease the audience into supporting the glorious art of Drag. The free online production, in an abridged version, will be available via the Artscape website, www.artscape.co.za on the 21st August at 8pm until the 24th August.

Cape Town has a scintillating drag tradition that dates back to the Thirties, especially in vibrant District Six. Today the pageants, the parties, the hair dressing salons and the fabulous drag queen shows still flourish across the City. However, it`s often hosted in underground clubs, catering to a select few who know where to find them. The Absolutely Fabulous Drag Show (ABFAB DRAG) endeavours to put the crème de la crème of drag centre stage.

With fine feathers preened, false eyelashes fluttering and sequins glittering, the fiercely feminine/masculine are gathering to celebrate the world of "lip sync", ambiguous seduction and gender identification.

It features top class, drag divas Vida Fantabisher, SA’s Got Talent 2016 runner-up Manila von Teez, as well as Kat Gilardi, Jada- Kaye and Angel Lalamore of drag cabaret 3D fame. Nkosinathi Sangweni is our dynamic choreographer together with sublime the Jazzart Dance Theatre.  Basil Appollis stiches it all together and cracks the designer whip as director.

This is a showcase you don’t want to miss.

Funded by the City of Cape Town the  Artscape Women’s Humanity Arts Festival 2020officially open on August 1.  This Virtual Festival has a full programme of dance and theatre performances, panel discussions and podcasts.

All the shows and performances are accessible via the Artscape website: www.artscape.co.za

Under the theme, “Freedom and Inclusivity for All Humanity”, this year’s festival shines a spotlight firmly on South Africa’s continuing epidemic of gender-based violence.

Visit http://www.artscape.co.za/ for more information, participating organisations and the full festival programme.

Media enquiries:  Candice Jansen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 076 958 9593 

Issued on behalf of Artscape:
Senior Manager: Communications and Brand Management
Simone Heradien
073 207 1558