Define Werk!

Adam All is the King of Kings, Drag Kings Specifically. Adam All is a talented and polished performer in a rapidly growing Drag King scene in London. He’s been busy making sure anyone who wants to try on a fake moustache and explore the insides of a bulging suit can. He’s the man behind Boi Box, a popular night for Londoners to meet the Drag King community. Adam kindly joined us to talk about his latest venture, Man Up! at The Glory and all its success. We also talk about the attention the scene is attracting, including snuggling up to Eamon and Ruth on the This Morning couch. Adam has lots of gigs all over London and I would urge you to check him out, have a look at the dates section on his website adamall.co.uk

In today's Episode Jack & Fran ( Hollie Would & Brent Would ) Chat with the Prince Harry of Drag, Alfie Ordinary! You can expect or the usual fabulous topics covered, like drag inspirations and starting out in drag. Alfie Tells us about concurring/contouring the world (via festivals) and where he will be taking his one (drag) man show; 'Help I Think I Might Be Fabulous'

In episode 1 of season 2, we chat with The ShayShay Show. We cover a lot! From ShayShay’s life in California to joining the ever expanding East London powerhouse Sink The Pink. ShayShay was Miss Sink the Pink 2015/16. Since being crowned, ShayShay has been working hard to make safe creative platforms for an incredibly diverse range of artist in London. We also cover all our usual fun-favourite-draggy questions. So listen in for what is a really inspirational chat, with one of London’s hardest working (and talented!) artist - who may or may not fall under the drag umbrella... Define Werk is hosted by Jack James Baxter (a.k.a Hollie Would) & Francesca Renee´ Reid (a.k.a Brent Would)

In episode 13 we talk Danny La Rue, Berry's Coaches & Drag Drag Drag with the addictive Meth, on Define Werk! With the hosts, quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Getting us hooked and telling us about her many talents, Meth is our drug of choice. Self proclaimed female surrealist and another star of the critically acclaimed London's live series, 'Drag Queen's of London', we chat about the Meth lab and the killer collective The Familyyy Fierce. We talk of how dancing turned into to burlesque and how Meth's performance has evolved. Come take a hit, but as Meth herself says "Don't Do Drugs...Do meth"..

In episode 11 we talk from "Diapers to Drag" with the star of "Drag Queens of London', the gorgeous Silver Summers on Define Werk! With the hosts, quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Charming the pants off of us both, Silver makes us laugh and tells of the fascinating journey she has taken thus far, to be fabulously here today. We talk about being a part of the legendary London Live show 'Drag Queens' of London and the personal and professional challenges that posed. We also talk all things drag, The Fabulettes, Buffalo Girls & her up-coming projects. You can catch Silver Summers being a mega talent in her biographical tale 'Uncovered' (21 June 18.30pm) at The Pheasntry - Chelsea, part of Pizza Express Live (with a live band!). You can also catch her as the hostess with the mostest at Bloc Bar's exciting new talent competition the 'Q factor' - to uncover the next queer superstar, every Monday until the Grand Final on 8th Au

In episode 10 we talk drag, acting & cabaret on Define Werk! The quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Confessing all & letting us into the story of the journey of becoming the legendary theatre maker & drag artiste, is none other than the multitalented performer Michael Twaits. We talk about finding your roles in drama school & where it all started as a performing wunderkind. We talk beginnings & evolving. We also talk about the wonderful Pride's got talent - a wonderful competition celebrating the talents of the LGBTQIA? community, which this week is more important than ever. Let's all live with love & not with hate. See you all at pride!

In episode 9 we act the fool and discuss art, play and multi gendered deities on Define Werk! The quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Leading the pair in an enlightening sermon is fabulous fool & the person behind the pulpit as the divine part of "Shesus & the Sistas", none other than Loose Baker! We talk about Loose's time in art school fondling various fabrics and being rather bloody good at going with the flow. We touch on her festival plans for the summer & discuss what makes playing the fool such a draw for the marvellous Loose & about her time as part of the fabulous "Man Up" drag king competition as hosted by fabulous Jonny Woo & Adam All at The Glory.

In episode 8 we harness the power of music and leather and talk Pop on Define Werk! The quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Setting the record straight and playing all the right notes is the gorgeous and talent Swiss pop sensation Dorian Reland. We talk about his exciting new album "The Line" newly released and guaranteed to get you you moving. We also touch on various musical about various inspirations. We also talk about his experience of growing up up in Switzerland & how this over sexual babe manages to blur the lines between subculture and mainstream. All this from the winner of prides got talent 2014! *swoon* LISTEN TO DORIAN'S ALBUM FOR FREE AT www.dorianreland.com Twitter: @DorianReland

In episode 7 we get into drag and the women that inhabit that world with the hosts of Define Werk! The quadruple threat Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Giving the 411 to the pair and joining us from The Family Fierce is their deliciously sexy. award winning political bombshell - the inimitable Lilly Snatch Dragon. We talk about subverting racist tropes and examining stereotypes through burlesque and drag. We find out Lilly's origin story and chat character creation. Twitter: @Lilysnatch

In episode 6 we welcome a power house in the form of the wonderful Ese Ighorae, sharing coffee with the hosts of Define Werk! The intersectional Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Ese Ighorae is an actor & a writer to name but a few of her talents. She's another shining gem from East 15 & has a truly distinct and moving style of writing. From performance poetry to plays Ese is hitting us hard in the heart strings and forcing us to play long forgotten necessary melodies. We chat finding your voice as a writer and embodying roles as an actor. We also discuss the process and development of her hard hitting piece Olu & what it is to be a British Nigerian in everyday life and the industry. Also, perhaps a subscribe if you are so inclined :-) Huge Thanks xx

In episode 5 we welcome a delicious Scottish compadre with open arms & discuss making your mark in London Town, with the hosts of Define Werk! The intersectional Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all-encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Tickling the ivories with us is the tuneful & comedically distinct Vanity Von Glow. Vanity Von Glow is a musician, songwriter & female impersonator who performs both at home & on international shores to much acclaim. Funny, original & commanding, Vanity, breaks away from traditional drag & examines the modern notion of celebrity. Playing chart hits, comical parodies & original compositions. We discuss forging your own path, comedy heroes & good boys give porn. Join us under the tartan rug for a blanket fort full of origin stories & a smattering of chatter.

In episode 4 we get political (everything is political...) and talk comedy duo's with the hosts of Define Werk! The intersectional Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all-encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Joining the pair & becoming a very welcome third wheel to this triangular vehicle, is none other than the highly visual funny person - writer and comedian Sîan Docksey. We talk about what it's like being in longterm comedy relationship & what the term "Queer" may mean in to people in this era of terminology. We also touch on how money can be funny - so go get your piggy banks ready & listen in. Twitter: @siandocksey www.definewerk.com

In episode 3 we get fierce & talk the "T" with with the hosts of Define Werk! The intersectional Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the all-encompassing Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. Powdering their face alongside them, is the divinely dark & quixotically quirky Mister Joe Black. One of leading figures in the dark cabaret scene, Mister Joe Black is an internationally touring artist & self titled "Gin drinking cabaret darling, musical comedy misfit, drag clown and acid tongued ringmaster." Joe Black talks sushi thievery in the comedy world and we discuss the collective experiences of these two fabulous performers, auditioning for the sublime Ru Paul and the community they unwittingly discovered in the dressing room. www.misterjoeblack.com

In episode 2, we bed down once more with the hosts of Define Werk! The intersectional Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and the fruity Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. With them under the double divan, is the gymnastic aerialist with acting chops to boot - Jessica Lucia Andrade. Jess humorously chats with them on her humble beginnings in South Woodford and how she found a plummier tone at the hands of "The Marog". We get to learn of her leaps and tumbles into performance and what it it's like as a British Asian artist from drama school, through to a career that has taken her into the sky, with aerial work at it's core. We also explore her latest work "Brownie Club" which reflects on what it is to be made to feel "other".

Define Werk! is a fruity intersectional cocktail of Comedy, Politics, Drag , Art and Pop Culture. In each episode our guest will titillate us with tales about why they do what they do. Join Ms Hollie Would & Brent Would (a.k.a Jack James Baxter & Francesca Renée Reid) for a gay old educational time. 1st show Blerb: In episode 1, we meet the hosts of Define Werk!, all 4/2 of them; Francesca Reid, a.k.a Brent Would and Jack James Baxter, a.k.a Ms Hollie Would. The first guest on Define Werk! is the highly humane Comedian Sarah Bennetto. Sarah is an Australian export and aren't we glad we have her now! The funny lady gives us a sneak peak of what we can expect from her 2016 Edinburgh show + her plans to uncover some hidden treasure in the U.S.A desert, seriously! Sarah gives us some tips on juggling a successful career in the demanding life of a Londoner. For more info check out the Define Werk! website: definewerk.com Twitter: @definewerkLDN