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A provocative and quirky drag cabaret. Pichi Keane's performance delves into concepts of femininity and the patriarchal influences on their own life as a genderqueer drag artist. As a non-binary person in a female body, Pichi Keane has always felt that traditional femininity was something they performed – no dissimilar to drag. Drag has helped them explore gender and finally feel comfortable expressing their femininity, as well as given them a platform to advocate for social justice and healthy sexuality. With humour, wit, and song, Pichi Keane playfully prompts audiences to reevaluate their perspectives about gender, sex, and taboo. Their show Ripe n Ready was the recipient of the Silver Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award. 

“Pichi Keane takes the stage fully embracing a brave new world in this fiercely femme phenomena” – All Events Port Elizabeth

“…an over-the-top personality, with fun and fab thrown in.” – Mamba Online

Pichi Keane describes themself as a singing queen, glamour clown, and pleasure activist. Born in 2019 in Hong Kong, Pichi Keane quickly became a fixture in the local queer scene. Collaborating with their drag sister Trash Queen Doris, Pichi Keane co-produced various events like Get Trash’d and Big Bad Bingo Bonanza, as well as formed the band Pichi Keane and the Swing Machine. Now based in South Africa, Pichi Keane has delighted audiences with sold-out shows like Ripe n Ready and performed as a soloist on the main stage of the Cape Town Pride Festival Mardi Gras. They have also just released their debut single, Came Here To Dance. 

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