{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Variety Show","title":"Cabbage: Drag Kings, Misogyny and the Art of Becoming a Clown","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2535,"description":"To stay updated on future episodes, follow us on:\nTikTok\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thevarietyshowpodInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/thevarietyshowpod/\nIf you have any comments about the podcast or are a performer who wants advice please do email info@thevarietyshowpodcast.co.ukCabbage the Clown (Eliza) is an award-winning drag clown, performer and costume maker whose work blends clowning, drag, cabaret and theatre. After training in costume construction at the Central School of Speech and Drama and working behind the scenes in theatre, they found their artistic home through drag performance and clowning. Their work explores identity, gender, depression, queer culture and the absurd, combining heartfelt storytelling with chaotic comedy. Their solo show Cinema Drome has appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe, while Cabbage continues to perform across London’s drag, comedy and clown scenes.\nEpisode summaryIn this episode of Variety, Cabbage the Clown joins us to talk about finding a creative identity through drag, clowning and performance. The conversation begins with childhood dance classes in Greater Manchester before moving through musical theatre, studying costume construction at Central School of Speech and Drama and working professionally in theatre wardrobe departments. Cabbage explains how discovering drag kings and theatrical clowning during university led to the creation of the Cabbage character, inspired by vulnerability, depression and teenage insecurity. Along the way, we discuss London’s drag scene, why drag kings remain underrepresented, costume design, Edinburgh Fringe, audience interaction and how performance can become a home for every creative passion.\nIn this episode:Growing up in Greater Manchester, dance classes and early performing experiencesMusical theatre, Les Misérables and studying costume construction at Central School of Speech and DramaWorking professionally in theatre wardrobe, costume supervision and designDiscovering drag kings during...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JHRDqil-H1p__PcBxkFKeWgvmzANKXqZzhsKiqUP0gc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mODc5/NmZkY2I4Nzk5OWNi/MjFiNDFhNzY5MTNi/NzI1Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}