Hip-thrusting, flannel-wearing drag kings say Hobart's embraced them (opens original article in a new tab)

Drag kings in Hobart, like Dirty Damo and Gary Snow, use performance to explore masculinity and build community, gaining popularity and breaking down gender norms.

• Dirty Damo, a drag king in Hobart, performs as a bogan with a mullet and lip-syncs about Centrelink.
• Drag kings in Tasmania have gained popularity, with shows taking over various venues and creating community support.
• Phoebe Adams, performing as Barry Bothways, draws inspiration from family and traditional masculinity to break down gender divides.
• Shan Hooper's drag persona Gary Snow has helped increase confidence and expand drag's presence in heteronormative spaces.