An ALL-BIPOC King Show in the Bay

This drag show and collective started as a dream, coming out of a desire to showcase more BIPOC & inclusive drag, especially in the drag king sphere, which is already a marginalized group in the drag & performance art world. ROYALES debuted at El Rio in February 2023.

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Tyson Check-In working the crowd.
King LOTUS BOY with an audience interaction moment.
Jota Mercury as Orpheus
Our APIHM Show
Hennessy Williams performing at our first show.
Papi Churro performing at our first show.
Audience Interaction at Greek Gods of EDM: Pride Show
Tyson Check-In performing at our first show.
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Madd-Dogg 20/20 performs at our first show.
Audience Dance off at Spaghetti Western
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Helixir Jynder-Byntwell performing at our debut show.
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Picture from our Gothic Summer Party Show
Skirt Cocaine
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ROYALES Calendar Project

Each year, we produce a drag king calendar which includes the faces of at least 12 different BIPOC drag kings. This fundraiser funds our general show as well as our Accessibility Fund, which provides additional stipends for performers with disabilities & those traveling from out-of-town. Our first year, thanks to the support of the community, we were able to raise $571 to support performers with disabilities and those traveling from long distances to perform with us. Our second year, we introduced signed calendar packages and gold packages that allow for free admission to shows for an entire year.

We are now fundraising with our 2026 calendar! Calendars are still available. Place your order here.

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Princx Cakes for May
Madd-Dogg 20/20 for June

Interested in sponsoring or working with us?

ROYALES is open to sponsors, takeovers, and collaborations! We are committed to accessibility and want to make sure to work with those that reflect our values. If you’re interested, please fill out this form.