ABOUT
THEY WILL BE KINGS is a new performance work about the politics of joy, power and gender. The show unpacks the contemporary stereotypes of trans & gender diversity, from the perspective of trans-masc. non-binary and lesbian Drag Kings. THEY WILL BE KINGS is a radical celebration and demonstration of how a thriving, but often invisible queer community creates new futures for gender expression. Bringing together some of Australia’s most exciting & critical trans activists, Drag King performers and award-winning artists, THEY WILL BE KINGS works to rewrite the queer history of 21st Century Australia.
A first Pilot season was presented at QTOPIA for four nights for the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival 2025 and is currently playing it’s first season at QTOPIA as part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival 2026, supported by Creative Australia.
CREATIVE TEAM
Writers
Kaz Therese & Dania Lani
Director
Kaz Therese
Choreographer
Danica Lani & Larissa McGowen
Sound Designer
Gail Priest
Lighting Designer
Frankie Clarke
Dramaturg
Kate Armstrong Smith
Assistant Director
May Tran
CAST
Danica Lani
Chris McAllister
Angel Tan
Becks Blake
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
”Kaz Therese has emerged as one of the most exciting voices in Australian culture…”
Ben Eltham Toorak Times
“I wasn’t sure if I would ever get to find a creative community like this however this experience surpassed my wildest expectations.”
Bec Blake Kings of Joy
“Kaz Therese’s works are …adventurous …brave…and wonderful.”
RealTime
“They Will Be Kings is life affirming and enriching, and wonderful fun!”
Paul Gilchrist, Theatre Red