by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett.

The true story of William Dorsey Swann, former slave who became the Queen of Drag in the US in the late 1800’s, the first US Black Drag Queen and Queer Activist. Written and performed by Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, directed by Tom Trudgeon, with cultural consultation by Brittney S. Wheeler.

Awards:
– Winner of the audience pick award Prague Fringe
– Winner of The Fringe Encore Producers pick Cincy Fringe
– Winner of The Doric Wilson award Dublin International Gay Theatre Festival
– Winner of the Pick of the Fringe 2024 (International) award Colchester Fringe Festival 2024

Artist Bio:
Les Kurkendaal-Barrett is an actor, writer and storyteller based in Los Angeles. He has been touring Fringe Festivals around the world since 2000. He has done film, television but he has a special fondness for Fringe Festivals. He has also appeared on The Moth.

Tickets available now at advance prices:
https://lakesidetheatre.org.uk/events/the-real-black-swann-confessions-of-americas-first-black-drag-queen/