Legendary performer and former Castlemaine resident Stan Munro will be returning to the Castlemaine stage for Pride Week 2023.
Kevin Markwell will join the conversation with Dame Stan Munro as he gives an honest, and no-holds-barred, discussion about his fabulous six-decade-long career.
Appearing at the Theatre Royal on Saturday, April 29 Stan will entertain the audience with an evening of stories, memories, lip-syncing, and laughter.
“I can’t wait to perform again in Castlemaine, where I have such wonderful memories. I really hope that the audience will come away with a much better understanding of my career – but most importantly that they will have had a great night of entertainment. That’s what my whole career has been about,” said Stan.
Originally hailing from Wales, Stan began his show biz career at the age of 13, moving into drag performance in 1963 when he came to Australia. Arriving in Sydney Stan quickly discovered the emerging drag scene.
Starting out as a male dancer at Les Girls in Kings Cross Stan soon moved into comedy drag, before being promoted to compere. In 1970 Stan moved to Melbourne, bringing Les Girls with him.
“I was the compere at Les Girls in Melbourne for eight years,” said Stan. “And I used to work six nights a week, which is unheard of now.”
A month ago Stan performed in a West End Club in Soho London called Halfway to Heaven, where he received a fantastic reception from audiences.
He has also been working closely with biographer William Brougham on his biography Stan Munro: Queen of the Valley which he is hoping to release later this year.
“Drag has treated me very well and enabled me to do the things I love. I love performing. I love entertaining. I always have. This is my story.”
For more information on Vintage Drag in Mint Condition or other Pride Week events visit: cch.org.au/castlemaine-pride/.