The Strange Maker Showcase is a highlight of What The Festival, celebrating drag, clown, and puppetry performances. Hosted by Pearle Harbour, the showcase will feature a lineup of unique talents including Dyce 2 Watch Out 4, Christine Moynihan, and Glinda Mercury, among others. This vibrant event promises a night of creativity and entertainment, showcasing the best in 'strange-making' live acts. The festival runs from September 25-27, 2025, at various venues in Youngplace.
Cast and Creative team for Strange Maker Showcase at What The Festival
Cast
Jesse Buck
Clown
Pinkity Twinkity
Drag Queen
Jayden Gigliotti
Circus
Kanna Worm
Drag/Cosplay
Dyce 2 Watch Out 4
Drag King
Glinda Mercury
Burlesque
Morgan Brie Johnson
Ensemble
Cherry Bomb
Cosplay
Christine Moynihan
Clown
Pearle Harbour
Ensemble
Jonas Trottier
Ensemble
Emma Nelles
Ensemble
Meegan Sweet
Ensemble
Bobby Knauff
Ensemble
Dani Zimmer
Ensemble
Morgan Joy
Ensemble
Alexandra Simpson
Ensemble
Goldy Yason
Burlesque
Joshua Bonnici
Burlesque
SPLAT
Drag Creature
Jupiter Lightningstorm
Circus
Carly Rae Stepson
Drag Thing
Conjunctivisis
Drag Queen
Eric Cinnsealach
Clown
Fox C Shanty
Drag Thing
Anne Alien
Drag Thing
Creative Team
Meegan Sweet
Creator
Byron Laviolette
Co-Founder
Ginger Blossom
Workshop Instructor
Pearle Harbour
Panel Moderator
Karen Hines
Panelist
John Beale
Panelist
Heather Marie Annis
Panelist
Morgan Joy
Creator
Emma Nelles
Creator
Jonas Trottier
Creator
Morgan Brie Johnson
Creator
Alexandra Simpson
Creator
Dani Zimmer
Performer
Bobby Knauff
Performer
Alicia DiStefano
Co-Founder
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