👑Cabaret - Comedy - DJ - MC
🏆Award winning drag king as seen in The Guardian, Diva Magazine and The BBC
✉️Email: [email protected]
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it appears Ive had a new wave of followers recently! If you have enjoyed my work and want to help the man behind the beard please consider donating to my top surgery fundraiser (I am about £1.5K away!!)
Hi all! My name is Dean (They/Then) and I am asking for your … Dandy Issues needs your support for Dean's (aka Dandy Issues Drag) Top Surgery Fundraiser!
I had a fantastic time hosting the after party at The hideaway this Saturday!! Thank you The Hideaway and Torbay Pride for having me and hope to come back and party with you all again soon!!
Who is ready for tomorrow ?
OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY FOR TORBAY PRIDE 2024
Torbay Pride
Dandy Issues Drag and Jez Staples
Party till 5am
And all your pictures from the one and only SHOT BY ROB
Staff will be on the meadows handing out wrist bands for your FREE SHOTS.
👑BOURNEMOUTH DRAG KING SHOW RETURNS 👑 (Ticket link in bio and below!)
Bournemouth's Drag King Show returns the 3rd of November in what could be the biggest (and most CHAOTIC**) drag show to ever land in Bournemouth! Expect the unexpected with Dorset, Hampshire and beyond the finest drag king talent all under one roof.
Cast Include:
😈BGD / - Man Up Finalist 2022 and Winner of Bournemouth's very own Lipsync For Your Life!
🐯Ant Icipation / - The boylesque icon who will leave you wanting more!
👑Dandy Issues - King of camp and your host!
Featuring very special guest all the way from London:
🪱Fabio Lezonli / - London drag superstar who is 50% screaming, 50% the worm, 100% unhinged
Doors open from 8 pm I Show starts at 8.30 pm
Tickets: £5 - Just the ticket I £10 - ticket + tips for drag | Just the Tip - Pay What You Can OR have it as an add on donation to our performers!
(No Community Merch on sale at this show BUT we might be having a cheeky little raffle 👀 more info soon!)
** You may wanna bring some earplugs for this show as its gonna be LOUD!!
♠️King of Clubs: May 2024 + 2023!♠️
It's a double throwback!! I've been very lucky that for the last two years my final outta town gig before I go on annual leave has been and even more of an honour to be part of the final ever show earlier this year!
I've been really fortunate to find a loving drag community here in Bournemouth but being part of full king line ups is such a privilege which I never take for granted! I'm greatful to be meeting all of these king and everyone's unique approach to kingdom and drag 🙌 So often being a king is isolating so to be welcomed into such line ups (especially when your an outta town lad!) is bloody magical 💕
Once again thank you again for both having me and for all your work putting these shows together and to for being a fantastic stage manager (even with me changing my stage directions last minute😭) looking forward to working with all these amazing people again soon!!
Visual description - two line ups of fantastic drag kings can be seen across the two slides, with us all standing and sitting on multiple stages!
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TORBAY PRIDE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY 🏳️🌈
Saturday 7th September 2024
10pm Till 5am 🕔
Your Host Dandy Issues Drag & DJ Jez Staples 🎤🎶
FREE ENTRY 🆓
Catch us at Pride for a Free wristband to recieve a FREE SHOT 🥃
Last year was a Big let’s make this year even BIGGER 🪩
Torbay pride is a FREE event on Torre Abbey Meadows Torquay for everyone. 🏳️🌈
Torbay Pride
Torbay Pride Community Group
🛍️ PAY WHAT YOU CAN (P.W.Y.C) Merch Sale! 🛍️
Hey everyone! I’m excited to announce I am OFFICIALLY off annual leave with drag and what better way to celebrate than a special Pay What You Can merch sale where 100% of the proceeds will go towards my top surgery! 🎉 If you can pay the full price, fantastic! If not, just pay what you can plus £3.50 for postage. 📦
Shirt sizes range from small to XL, and I’m also offering bundle deals for a fair price! DM me to snag your gear and support a great cause. 💖
Thank you for all your love and support! 🌈
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to Poole pride with these fantastic signs! Sadly this was the only one I got a photo with but let's be honest for this dyslexic king I think we can all agree it's the best!
Update - No I'm am not dead and yes I am still on break! Sadly have not had the time to post things like I originally planned but I am still looking for work August onwards if anyone wants a camp king! Hopefully a new show reel will be coming soon and we'll as some tiktoks in general!
We LOVED having Dandy Issues at Chichester Pride 2024!! 🥳❤
❤ Dandy Issues Drag
📸 Nikki Terra
✨And that's a wrap on Dandy for the next couple of months ✨
Poole pride was officially my last "big gig" till August as I am now on my yearly summer break! I will still be floating around on the scene (can't be a drag without working atleast 1 or 2 pride events) and I will be at Rubyz most weeks but I'm taking a well deserved break after what has been a very busy year for the man behind the beard.
I will still be active on socials as I want to play catch up (it hasn't made my feed but I have been involved with some fantastic projects and shows this year!)
Got an event which you think I MUST to be involved with? Drop me a line on socials and I will see what I can do!
Want me from August onwards? Get in touch my books are open!
Need some last minute step in and local to the south? Message as I might be able to make something work!
For now though this is your king of camp signing off aka BBBYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEE✨🎉
Oh wasnt camp last night? We kicked pride month off in style last night with my once a year "Dandy tries to go" gig! Thank you to having me back to dad dance on stage once again! I had a fabulous time boogieing with you all 💕
Visual description dandy in big mullet and sparkly jump suite is holding a non-binary flag fan and smiling ear to ear with glee!
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Front page of the echo? Bossed it👍
🏳️⚧️ We raised over £800 for my top surgery!!🏳️⚧️
I'm lost for words even typing this but I have tripped checked and can confirm that this is the most ever raised at tit for tat for any fundraiser! This is an incredible amount raised and there are so many people I want to thank who have made this possible!!
✨Thank you so much to everyone who came along, supported, brought a raffle ticket, donated even if they couldn't attend and came together for this magical evening. So often I feel like I have to fight for my place within the local drag scene it genuinely such a joy seeing everyone come together in a moment of need.
🏳️⚧️Thank you to all our performers and BTS team who took part in the evening! Mayu, drag you are both fantastic performers and .onion and tech /photography team helping to take a good night great!! Big love to who not only came all the way from London to surprise me but also stuck around all weekend for an impromptu "beach episode" for both of our lives when it was very much needed.💕
✨Thank you to all our raffle prizes donations from the local businesses who have supported me in Bournemouth to those who have donated from a far! We had a fantastic prize selection which wouldn't of been possible without you giving your time n services.
🏳️⚧️Finally Thank you .thorn and for taking charge with organising this. for showing me love and for having more faith in me than I have had myself recently, for taking the initiative to make sure this was a safe space and having it be an evening if love and joy in a time when I have been struggling. You both are beacons of light in my world I could not begin to imagine without💕
I have more thoughts to post about but for now just know I am feeling very loved and grateful for my local and afar community 💕 if anyone else anything they like to donate my gofundme is still live in my bio x
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Also in case you missed it I have my top surgery fundraiser this Friday 24th at black cherry in boscombe/Bournemouth! Join us for the last Tit4Tat organised by Lucid Tales as we have some fantastic drags, a costume contest, and on going raffle and a surprise special guest* ticket link here: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/19595/tit-for-tat-cabaret-dandy-issues-edition
* for the record I don't even know who it is - CAN SOMEONE TELL ME ITS DRIVING MY PRODUCER HEAD CRAZY!?!
Omg new poster, who dis?
We finally got round to making proper Insta promo pics (just in time for the last Lucid-led T4T in Bournemouth... 🤦♂️)
Who else is excited to come and support this dandiest of drag kings next Friday?? One week to go, get your tickets ASAP before they disappear 😉 they're pay what you feel so everyone can come! Check our bye oh for where to find them!
Bournemouth most recent drag king show was a right toot! Big thank you to Himish coming all the way down from Scotland to join us! Next show announced soon!
This Saturday
Darlings, our line-up is here 🥳! We're absolutely over the moon to see the dazzling array of award-winning performers gracing Chichester Pride '24! 🌈 (Save it to your phone or download a high-resolution full page version from our website!)
Get your tickets 👉 www.outsavvy.com/event/17913/chichester-pride-2024
Big Noise Community Samba Band / Dandy Issues Drag / Me / Chichester College / Bambi Bang Bang / University of Chichester / Miss Darcey Nox / CAOS Musical Productions / Aida H Dee The Storytime Drag Queen / Cherry Liquor / The Cocoa Butter Club / Pink - ish. Calli Malpas as Pink. Tribute artist / Sum Ting Wong
🏳️🌈Coming to a pride near you!! 🏳️🌈
After a year off in Hella excited to be doing not just one BUT TWO pride's this year!! is first up on the 25th (aka the day after my top surgery fundraiser!) and Jam packed with a star studded cast!! Ticket link for Chichester pride is in my bio!
Want something a bit closer to bmouth?? I'm also going to be at Poole pride on the 8th of June this year during the day with multiple shiningins going on with some of my fav local bmouth drags ✨ the day events are free and cabaret starts from bout 3pm ISH!
Want some more drag kings in your life? We also have the pre pride party at happening on Friday 5th of july with all your favourite Bournemouth based drag kings in one roof! 8 till late with another after party DJ set from the king of camp himself! 🏳️⚧️ Tickets for the party is in the bio!
Need some more Dandy in your life after this? I am now opening my books for the later half of 2024! Want me to bring a king show to your town? Maybe have a cheeky drag bingo? Or DJ a camp night away! Get in touch at [email protected] 💕
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Dont forget my top surgery fundraiser in Bournemouth is in less than 2 weeks!! Tickets are pay what you can at : https://www.outsavvy.com/event/19595/tit-for-tat-cabaret-dandy-issues-edition
At last, the Tit For Tat we've all been waiting for. A final extravaganza of local and London talent in the heart of Boscombe, in honour of local icon and King of Bournemouth Drag, !!
This may be the last Cabaret before .thorn leaves town - don't miss your chance to catch them in their hosting element as the dick waving, storytelling, saucy silly sausage they are. This time we're bigger than ever, with a raffle, a costume competition and more patches than you can shake a stick at. Get your 'I helped cut my mate's t**s off' patch at on Friday 24th May!
🚨 JOIN US TOMORROW 🚨
The king of Camp and The Fabuphernalia are getting together to make you sing, laugh and dance! 💃💃
Come and join and tomorrow!
Let’s build a community together 🏳️🌈
✨ RAFFLE AND COSTUME CONTEST!✨ Open locally and nationally!
Alongside my top surgery fundraiser we have got two additional fantastic opportunities to be involved!
🎟️ RAFFLE! £2 a ticket which you can get either on the night OR if you can't come and would like to be in with a chance of winning head to my my gofund me link and leave a comment to saying "raffle money". Tickets will be drawn the evening of the 24th and all profits goes towards my top surgery!
🎩 COSTUME CONTEST! What better way to celebrate a night of yours truly than with a costume contest! If your coming along on the 24th don your best garments as we are looking the person with the best take on the theme "King of Camp" with outfits inspired by yours truly! THINK SEQUINS! RHINESTONES! QUESTIONABLE YET WEIRDLY STYLISH TASTE! (Or for those who have never seen me before check out the last slide for a mood board!)
Big thank you to everyone who has donated prizes and looking forward to seeing folks are Black Cherry Bournemouth on the 24th of may! Tickets are pay what you can and can be found at https://www.outsavvy.com/event/19595/tit-for-tat-cabaret-dandy-issues-edition (or direct link in the bio!!)
🦁 Oh look! A Dandy Lion 🦁 whilst I may look quite busy on my stories along with scheming and planning things BTS, it's actually been a bit quite on the drag front! I actually took a lil step back from drag in April as last night month I had quite alot happening for the man behind the beard but for May/June I'm back to gigging before I got on my annual summer leave! Catch me at the following shows this spring:
10th in Bournemouth from 11pm!
11th for rubyz entertainment
17th Yard Party where I will be everyone's fairy god father roaming and hosting all evening (heads up you don't have to be a student to come!)
18th for rubyz entertainment
24th tit for tat cabaret in for my top surgery fundraiser hosted by the incredible .thorn
25th for pride shinaninigins!
29th King of clubs with for a camp evening!
30th - NOTHING BUT I AM IN LONDON FOR WORK IF ANYONE NEEDS A CAMP KING AT NIGHT!!
1st - with for my once a year Gogo gig!
8th day time - Poole pride cabaret organised by the (still incredible) .thorn (I'm on early for all ages show but will be roaming around all day) (yes I am singing Taylor swift)
8th evening for more rubyz entertainment (because foxy can't get rid of me!)
6TH July for the pre pride party drag king take over!! (No we ain't cancelling this year!!)
Want some dandy in your life come September? Get in touch!! [email protected]
🏳️⚧️ Top surgery fundraiser!! Bournemouth edition!!🏳️⚧️
In collaboration with The Tit for Tat Cabaret returns with a vengeance, this time raising funds for the King of Bournemouth Drag, Dandy Issues!
Join us once again for a rip-roaring evening of comedy, circus, drag, music and poetry at The Black Cherry Theatre in Boscombe.
Giggles, sauciness and silliness await!
Entry will be pay what you can, with a suggested donation of £5-10. All proceeds will go toward Dandy’s top surgery! (Dandy edit - if you are further afield and can't come but would like to donate there is also an option for that on the ticket link!!)
Ticket link here : https://www.outsavvy.com/event/19595/tit-for-tat-cabaret-dandy-issues-edition
There will also be patches, hoods and other fun bits and bobs (tat) for sale on the night! We might even set up a printmaking station for clothing customisation…
And most exciting of all, a costume competition and a raffle are rumoured - watch this space for announcements and acts!
Friday 24th May. Doors at 7:00pm to start at 7:30pm. See you there!
🏳️⚧️Please share🏳️⚧️Tldr - I'm trans and fundraising for my top surgery! Link in the bio and here: https://gofund.me/82ae60cd
🌟So last week has been a big week for the man behind the beard and I am asking for your help as both Dandy (he/they) and Dean (they/them) to help try and raise some funds towards my top surgery fundraiser!
🏳️⚧️I don't talk about being trans alot as Dandy as often I've struggled to find a way that is authentic to both Dandy the persona and Dean the person behind it all but in short all my life I have had a lot of discomfort around my chest. Recently it has become more of an issue with it being the first thing I feel when I wake up, the only thing I see when I step out the door and now stopping me doing things I love such as exercise and going to the beach.
🌟At the start of the year I had originally planned to fully fund my transition through my drag, however, this month I've had sudden changes in living circumstances meaning that it is no longer possible to achieve this. Add on the fact that I am already tucking into the money I have had saved for other things like Dr appointments relating to my transition, I am askin for help my community (both local and afar) that if you have any spare change OR know any ways the can help with keeping costs lower would be amazing!
🏳️⚧️I want to breathe easy. I want to be happy when I look in the mirror and not dissociate. I want my body to reflect who I am and the joy I have found in other areas of my life in recent years. It's taken along time to know that I don't need validation from others that my identity is who I am at a core and I want to live by the ethos that has gotten me through my life in all aspects - “Choose Joy”
🌟Times are hard and I know that we're all essentially passing round the same five pound note but if you are an ally and have ever said "I love your drag dandy" please donate as its taken alot to get to this point being willing to for help x
Thank you for reading and sending alot of love to anyone who donated!💕
D x
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👑Join us for Bournemouth's second ever drag king show!👑 (Ticket link in bio and below!)
After a monumental turn out of our debut show, we are kicking the first Friday of May off in style with the return of Bournemouth's drag king show! Expect the unexpected with Dorset's and Hampshire's finest drag king talent all under one roof.
Cast Include:
🎩Mr Soft / .ella - Full time Fop and new king on the block!
🐯Ant Icipation / - The boylesque icon who will leave you wanting more!
✨Dandy Issues / - King of camp and your host!
Featuring very special guest all the way from Scotland:
🏴Himish Macbeth / - Scotland's very own a little bit him, and little bit ish'!
Doors open from 8 pm I Show starts at 8.30 pm
Tickets: £5 standard ticket I £10 standard ticket + tips for drag | Show Donation : Pay what you can link: https://www.outsavvy.com/event/17947/bournemouths-drag-king-show
Merch: Bournemouth drag community Tshirts from £15.
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🏳️⚧️Trans Day of Visibility 2024 aka what a celebration it was!🏳️⚧️
What a joy this bank holiday weekend has been celebrating not only my first TDOV as an out trans person but also with q***r and quantum!
I feel very thankful to have such a wonderful day surrounded by trans joy. In the UK current political climate, it's scary being an out trans person. To be surround by news and laws demonizing me 24/7 whilst also navigating a healthcare system that even without all the wait times is confusing. I am lucky to have so much for cis people and allys but at times even with all the love in the world it's isolating. As a non-binary person, I spent so much of my life prior feeling like I wasn't trans enough/good enough/pass enough in general because of how I looked and lack of community. I was frustrated, hurt and over all exhausted.
But I do believe there is a light at the end of these dark tunnels and I am so thankful for these two glorious humans 💕 .thorn and hank you for all the the love and support you have given me this last year. From late night talks about transitions, crabs, hospital appointments, hozier hyperfixations, Noney, being there for difficult times for all of us, Manson Alexander, digestives in beds to cowboy hats you are both some of the brightest lights in this simple TBoy himbo life💕 I'm so greatful i decided to randomly to go to a fundraiser for someone I don't know because now I do know you and can't imagine a life without either of you 💕 here's to trans joy and many more to come 🏳️⚧️
Visual description: three glorious trans folks are laying of the sofa, tired but happy and filled with joy
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🥃It's my birthday and I'll get pi**ed if I want too!**🥃
🎂It's my birthday and so being the formal start of Dandy's Dirty 30 ✨🥵😜 He's officially in his TBoy Dilf era so if you wanna support Dandy in his newly found Daddy era please consider dropping some change for my top surgery funds at PayPal.me/dandyissuesdrag ! (For personal reasons I don't have a go fund me account but if you do follow and wanna support me best link for now is the above!)
🎉Real talk - I'm so excited to be turning 30 💕 To be able to grow old is a privilege that I'm so lucky to have. Thank you to all the wonderful people in the world who have loved me and help me become the person that I am💕 Thank you to all the wonderful souls who make life worth living and sharing their lives with me💕 and thank you to those who maybe not in my life anymore but whos impact have lead me to where I am today. Life is magical, drag is magical and the next decade I can't wait to see what comes next ✨ let's make it a bit camp shall we??
Visual description - dandy is (with concent) pouring alchole into a lasses mouth. Cheers
For having me and can't wait to party with you all again soon!
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***I won't, I'm two years sober but you can have a cheeky for me!🥃
🎩Did someone say regency drag?? 🎩 Taken late last year, I have had a ball of a time being the dapper dandy which I am! I'm still working on a number for this look specially (tipping the velvet anyone 👀) but for now if you need a particularly dapper king in your line up drop me a line!✨
Visual description : dandy is in a red tail coat looking very smart. He has a big curly hair with a large flower and ribbon on his pocket as well as a ruffle shirt. He is a big boy with a dark mustache painted on and is edited again a leaf archways.
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NEW MERCH ALERT 🚨 We have incredible, award winning drag king joining You Betta Merch! Shop full collection from https://youbettamerch.co.uk/collections/dandy-issues or the link in our bio 😍
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