Ever since I lived a stone’s throw away from Sydney’s infamous Stonewall Hotel on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst, I’ve had a fascination with drag queens. Their makeup, their costumes, and the way they move has always mesmerised me.
So when I got the opportunity to review Ro Dahl’s Drag Show, I was curious to see if Perth’s drag scene could bring it like their Sydney sisters—and bring it they did.
As I sat down in Perth’s iconic Connection Nightclub, I was whisked back to some blurry memories of visiting here as a younger woman. The audience was a diverse mix of ages, sexes, and ethnicities—everyone was welcome.
The show opened with our host for the night, the beautiful and elegant Moxie Heart as the glamorous Fantastic Mr Fox, instantly creating a warm and fun atmosphere. I must commend her impeccable drag queen voice—sweet, smooth, and polished. She treated us to an introductory dance flanked by the fantastic Peach Pit Crew; I felt like I was watching a Backstreet Boys music video from the ’90s—so much fun!
From that moment on, the smile was pasted on my face and didn’t leave for the entirety of this fabulous show. The joy the performers clearly exuded was contagious, with the audience clapping along throughout.
This group of showgirls is incredibly talented and endlessly entertaining. From watching Charlie Bucket (Jaxon Coke) twirl across the stage, flipping with outstanding acrobatics, to Veruca Salt (Veruca Sour) gracing us with her award-winning burlesque moves, the entertainment never stopped rolling.
The standout performance had to go to Sassie Cassie as the Witch. Her commitment to character is paramount, and she was definitely the performer who made me smile the most—nearly falling off my chair as she waltzed down the aisle during her act. Her makeup and costume were phenomenal. Knowing it can take her up to five hours to paint that beautiful face, I am in total awe of the dedication involved.
Special mention must also go to Beau Pash as Roly Poly Bird, a clearly seasoned drag queen who had the audience in fits of laughter. Brenda Wee as Matilda was absolutely adorable with clever costume reveals, and Bush Rat as Willy Wonka proved to be a highly talented dancer.
There is so much to love about this show—the energy, the extraordinary lip-syncing, the humour. It will leave you wanting more.
My 60-year-old mother, whom I took along, summed it up perfectly with her first comment: “When can we go again?” She truly enjoyed it immensely.
I implore you to get out of the house and see this Fringe show before you miss it. The art of drag is completely underrated, and I can guarantee you won’t go home disappointed—you’ll go home buzzing and wanting more.
To book tickets to Ro Dahl’s Drag Race, please visit https://fringeworld.com.au/whats-on/ro-dahl-s-drag-race-fw2026.
