Brazilian drag is officially packing its bags with Come to Australia, bringing three Drag Race Brasil stars to our shores this September.
For the first time, a Drag Race Brasil winner will perform in Australia. Season 2 champion Ruby Nox will headline alongside fellow fan favourites Poseidon Drag and Paola Hoffmann Van Cartier.
The queens will perform three shows across Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, with VIP Meet & Greets available in each city.
Hosted and produced by Brazilian-Australian drag superstar Donatella Valentino, the tour will be serving plenty of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.
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Ruby Nox: The reigning queen
Ruby Nox, winner of Drag Race Brasil Season 2, grew up in Carnaíba, Pernambuco, before making her mark on Recife’s drag scene.
Her background is gloriously multidisciplinary.
She studied Biological Sciences before following her passion for performance. She went on to train in theatre and work as an actor, costume designer, makeup artist and cultural producer.
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With more than a decade in drag, Ruby draws inspiration from burlesque, circus and Brazilian culture.
Now, she’s bringing all that experience to Australia.
“I’ve heard the energy of Australian audiences is on another level, so I’m beyond excited to finally perform Down Under,” Ruby says.
Poseidon Drag: Comedy, theatre and chaos
Season 2 finalist Poseidon Drag knows how to work a crowd.
Originally from Recife, she has more than a decade of performance experience under her fabulous belt.
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Her style blends comedy, theatre and high-energy lip syncs. A craft perfected after her long-running residency at Rio de Janeiro’s legendary Pink Flamingo venue.
Expect quick wit, big energy and chants for ‘one more song’.
Paola Hoffmann Van Cartier: Glamour, darling!
If you like your drag with a generous sprinkle of pageant glamour, Paola is your girl.
Hailing from Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Paola Hoffmann Van Cartier is an internationally recognised pageant queen.
She is a co-founder of the House of Hoffmann and the drag daughter of Drag Race Holland winner Vanessa Van Cartier.
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Her performances combine classic pageantry with contemporary Brazilian drag artistry.
She’s represented Brazil in competitions across Europe, collecting multiple international titles on the way.
Basically, prepare for elegance with a side of werk.
Donatella Valentino: Your Brazilian-Australian hostess
Holding the whole fabulous affair together is Donatella Valentino.
Originally from Feira de Santana, Bahia, Donatella moved to Australia almost a decade ago.
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She has spent more than 10 years performing across Australia. Along the way, she has collected multiple awards and competition wins.
Now, she is bringing some of Brazil’s biggest drag stars to Australian audiences.
There’s no better way to celebrate the connection between Brazilian and Australian queer cultures.
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Come to Australia opens in Adelaide on September 17, before travelling to Melbourne on September 18 and Sydney on September 26.
Tickets for Adelaide and Melbourne are on sale now, with Sydney coming soon.
Keep an eye on @donatellavallentino Instagram for updates. Prepare for your Brazilian fantasy. The queens are coming.
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