Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre to host Dizney In Drag: Once Upon a Parody for one night only

The classic Disney stories we all know and love are about to get twisted in a modern reimagining of the classic fairytale set to take over the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Following two years of successful Fringe Festival seasons in Perth and Adelaide, The Hairy Godmothers are set to return to Bunbury with their flagship show ‘Dizney in Drag: Once Upon a Parody’ for one night only on Saturday, July 23. Turning classic Disney tropes on their heads, Dizney in Drag is a fantasy-driven, tongue-in-cheek comedy show that warps the classic hero’s journey into a modern fairytale of self-discovery. Throughout the show, a wide-eyed protagonist is dragged from one twisted Disney film setting to the next, learning gems of modern-day wisdom along the way with the Hairy Godmother. Cast member Alex Nissen said Dizney in Drag explores the Disney films we all grew up watching, reimagining them in the modern world. “We all grew up being immersed in Disney movies and loving the stories,” she said. “As an adult though I found myself questioning what the notion of what a ‘one true love’ meant to me. “We wanted to explore this idea of love and reposition it as self-acceptance through the lens of some of our favourite characters, reimagining them in the modern world.” “There are a lot of topics we explore that people might not expect to see in a typical show; healthy masculinity, periods, sexuality and self-acceptance. “I think we shock people with what we bring to the stage, but it’s all about starting conversations and encouraging people to fully accept themselves.” Tickets are available from the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre website.