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But the self-funded festival isn’t only for youngsters. The week-long event will feature a variety of free and ticketed festivities for all ages, including a family picnic day, a comedy show, a cocktail and dinner evening, a drag brunch and a youth event, with further announcements to come. Torrance has previously been instrumental in bringing drag and burlesque shows to the region, and also goes by the name of CoCo Flash when she dressesin drag to deliver Rainbow Story Time, a children s event designed to encourage inclusivity and acceptance through books and games. She was recently named a Taranaki Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists of 2021 for her advocacy work in the LGBTQI+ communities.