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Drag Queen Jubilee: 21 pictures as Dundee students organise colourful alternative to street parties

By Claire Warrender
Buttercup and Raspberry enjoy the alternative Jubilee event. Picture Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.
Buttercup and Raspberry enjoy the alternative Jubilee event. Picture Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.

Dundee students turned on the glamour as they enjoyed an alternative Jubilee celebration.

As the country got stuck into street parties and community picnics, the Dundee student union threw a Drag Queen Jubilee party.

Scores of people went along on Friday night to immerse themselves in hilarious performances and games at what was billed as Dundee’s biggest drag party.

Hosted by Scottish drag royalty Raspberry and Miss Peaches, there were performances from Saturn Satannis, Regina Gorg and Buttercup Buffay.

And while it’s not known what Her Majesty would have made of it after 70 years on the throne, everyone involved had some right royal fun.

Our photographer Kim Cessford went along to DUSA on Friday to capture some of the action.

Buttercup takes to the floor. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCT Media.
Miss Maggot and Iona Dick, from DUSA. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.
The audience enjoying the show. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.
Guests enjoyed the event. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.
Saturn helped entertain the crowd. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia.
Games with the audience volunteers. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Fantastic Make-up and outfits. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Sissy Scorpio and a friend. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Sissy Scorpio posing. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
The audience applaud the performers. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Buttercup mingling with the audience. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Regina Gorg about to take the stage. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCT Media.
Smiles, laughs and a brilliant show. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCT Media.
Audience cheer on the performers. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Raspberry about to wow the audience. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Peaches striking a pose. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Regina Gorg (L) and Buttercup (R) Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
It’s time for Raspberry to shine. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia
Laughing with friends and enjoying the show. Picture by Kim Cessford/DCTMedia

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