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But the change in performance style has “added more strings to their bows”.
“Performers love it, says John. They’re building confidence. They ve got a captive audience who are watching and it is an opportunity to really learn how to engage with an audience as opposed to flinging themselves around. It’s a more intense relationship that everyone is benefiting from.”
Drag queen Jonbenet Blonde, aka Andrew Glover, agrees: “Normally, when you’re on the mic, people are in their own worlds, in the corner doing whatever they are doing. When you say something funny you’re like, ‘Please I’m being funny, give me a bone for God’s sake, I’m doing my best.’, he says.