Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow (2019)
Documentary that finds out what it takes to live a life in drag, following three queens at different stages in their drag careers.
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.
Cast
- Lawrence Chaney - Lawrence Chaney
- Voss - Voss
- Barbara La Bush - Barbara La Bush
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow about?
- 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.
- Who stars in Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow?
- Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow stars Lawrence Chaney, Voss, Barbara La Bush.
- How long is Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow?
- Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow?
- Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow produced?
- Mother Tuckers: Drag Queens of Glasgow was produced in United Kingdom.