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Drag and games night comes to Bar 77

Staff Writer by Staff Writer
Thursday, January 26, 2023 7:31 am
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Drag royalty Big Jay has hosted a number of drag shows around Reading, including their residency at Bar 77 -- and returns as host for Drag and Games at the venue on Thursday, February 9. Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images.

Drag royalty Big Jay has hosted a number of drag shows around Reading, including their residency at Bar 77 -- and returns as host for Drag and Games at the venue on Thursday, February 9. Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images.

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A GAMES night with a twist is set to take place monthly at Bar 77.

The venue will see drag performances and games combined for a new regular fixture, hosted by drag monarch Big Jay.

They will be joined by Reading’s Got Drag winner Draven for a lip-sync battle, as well as fellow performer Tony Baloney.

It will also be the drag debut of three performers: Pump King, Tarquinius Maximus, and Linda.

Drag and Games with Big Jay takes place at Bar 77 on Thursday, February 9, starting promptly at 8pm.

It will return to the venue on the second Thursday of every month.

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