Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow (2019)

ALL 04/16/2019 (en) Documentary 58 Min
  • Release
    04/16/2019
  • Production
    BBC Scotland
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  • Original title
    Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow
  • Original language
    en
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Documentary that finds out what it takes to live a life in drag, following three queens at different stages in their drag careers.

Overview

Just 40 years ago it was illegal to be gay in Scotland, now the country is a leader in LGBTQ+ rights – and Glasgow is home to a thriving drag scene. This documentary takes a glimpse behind the make-up, wigs and corsets to find out what it takes to live a life in drag, why people do it and the daily battles drag queens still face, following three queens at different stages in their drag careers. Barbara La Bush, the self-proclaimed ‘oldest queen in Glasgow’, represents traditional end-of-the-pier drag. She must come to terms with ailing health and the insecurity of a working life spent on the clubs and pubs circuit. Lawrence Chaney, part of the Instagram generation of highly looks-focused performers, seeks approval from a mainstream culture that is out of her comfort zone. And new queen Voss must battle the prejudices of a job in the merchant navy as well as gain parental acceptance.

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  1. Lawrence Chaney

    Lawrence Chaney

  2. Voss

    Voss

  3. Barbara La Bush

    Barbara La Bush

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Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow (2019) 58 Min

ALL 04/16/2019 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 04/16/2019
  • Production
    BBC Scotland
  • Original title Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Documentary that finds out what it takes to live a life in drag, following three queens at different stages in their drag careers.

Overview

Just 40 years ago it was illegal to be gay in Scotland, now the country is a leader in LGBTQ+ rights – and Glasgow is home to a thriving drag scene. This documentary takes a glimpse behind the make-up, wigs and corsets to find out what it takes to live a life in drag, why people do it and the daily battles drag queens still face, following three queens at different stages in their drag careers. Barbara La Bush, the self-proclaimed ‘oldest queen in Glasgow’, represents traditional end-of-the-pier drag. She must come to terms with ailing health and the insecurity of a working life spent on the clubs and pubs circuit. Lawrence Chaney, part of the Instagram generation of highly looks-focused performers, seeks approval from a mainstream culture that is out of her comfort zone. And new queen Voss must battle the prejudices of a job in the merchant navy as well as gain parental acceptance.

  1. Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer