Drag drama at Impy as Rockyreplaces Priscilla

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Erskinville’s drag loving punters are up in arms as their favourite show has been yanked from its traditional Saturday night spot at The Imperial.

Since the 1994 movie was a smash hit and put the Sydney gay venue on the map was a world-class drag destination, the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert has been a constant feature of its entertainment line-up. That was until last month, when it was suddenly replaced with a production of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (pictured above) each Saturday night.

Longtime punters at the Impy fear their beloved Priscilla cast have been handed their wigs and given their marching orders in favour of a young amateur band musical theatre troupe.

The move seems like poor timing. Ten’s new talent show I Will Survive is based on the Priscilla story, and is set to debut on our small screens this Spring.

When Same Same visited the Imperial at the weekend, several locals shared their concerns about the venue’s recent move away from drag shows. So is the long-time queer drinking spot straightening up?

The Imperial’s event manager Craig Galvin is well aware of many Priscilla fans’ disapproval, and today reassures drag-loving drinkers that their favourite show will be back soon.

“Priscilla hasn’t finished – it’s just on hold,” he tells Same Same. “We’re actually creating a bigger and better version of it. Three weeks ago, the original cast signed off and gave us their blessing.

“I knew we’d experience some backlash for trying new things on Saturday nights, but we wanted to change things up a bit before the all-new Priscilla returns.”

Casting is now underway for a new-and-improved Priscilla show, which Galvin promises will be faithful to the original story, with a bigger cast. The aim is to launch it in the first weekend of Spring, before the I Will Survive TV show – which features scenes filmed in the Imperial – is broadcast.

In the meantime, this Friday night sees another new show begin at the much-loved nightspot. The Chicago musical will debut seven all-new drag divas, and Galvin promises it’ll be “amazing.”

Check out our photos from The Imperial’s Rocky Horror show below.

Rocky Horror @ The Imperial

July 7th, 2012

Imperial Hotel Erskineville, Sydney

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Joe said on the 10th Jul, 2012

%u201CWe%u2019re actually creating a bigger and better version of it. Three weeks ago, the original cast signed off and gave us their blessing.
Are we really expected to believe the last cast just handed over their heels for a new cast to come in and take over? How stupid does Craig from the imperial think we are?
I've been a regular imperial loving punter for many years now and have been following the recent changes that have been made at the imperial, the only conclusion I can come up with is that the new entertainment manager is just serving himself and is doing what ever it takes to further his own production company. He is the only one so far to benefit from the changes. The fired talent and imperial patrons don't get anything out of it.
Now I'm all for giving new talent ago but I have just noticed that all the professional drag performers that had entertained me for years are no longer there. And the new kids just don't cut it.
The imperial to me was always the place I'd head to, to see a great drag show, with professional drag performers. It takes more then just a male dancer in a dress to make a drag queen. I always thought that the Priscilla show was reserved for only the most loved and talented drag performers. Now I fear that the new "performers" will not do the show justice. From a punters point of view Craig has a major lack of respect for drag artists, the imperial and its long history of real drag.

JesseMatheson

JesseMatheson said on the 11th Jul, 2012

Joe, shut up. Let these kids have their fun. They've put a lot of time into their production and I'm sure Priscilla can have a break for a bit.

Jaded Gays... seriously...

melsby

melsby said on the 11th Jul, 2012

I think it is good for the Priscilla team to take a break and work on some new material. There is only so long you can be interested in seeing the excact same show time after time.
Rocky Horror is a fun show if you get into it, some of the newer generation may not of seen it before (I know I hadnt until this year, though I had heard about it)

MrAsh said on the 11th Jul, 2012

The Imperial should transform into a predominately lesbian/Bi girl bar.

Barrin

Barrin said on the 11th Jul, 2012

The parties downstairs seem to be doing well; Moist, Woof Club, Rubber Ball. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the direction they want to take. The last couple of times I saw a drag show the crowds were very thin. Will be a pity if they stop altogether but let's face it, Mitzi is a hard act to follow.

D_Francis19 said on the 11th Jul, 2012

I had never been to the Imperial before Rocky started because I just thought it was a place for oldies and lesbians ... the shows are bringing in a big new crowd of people and the shows are generally packed, if a show wasn't working or attracting a crowd before, its either time to get redone or cancelled and since its an icon, then it's good its being set to come back bigger and better ... if people are so shitty it left then they weren't doing enough to support it, it's like when their favourite from idol left and they didn't vote for it blaming everyone else ... I look forward to the new productions and Priscilla thats coming ... we've already nearly lost the Imperial before and clearly since the relaunch something wasn't working ... I commend Craig for taking the initiative to revamp the entire line up, get people back there and open it up to new crowds, otherwise next time it probably won't survive ...

Starfish

Starfish said on the 11th Jul, 2012

Craig Galvin through whatever past he has come from, has brought life and energy back to the Imperial Hotel. I understand that a few shows including a number of the communities favorite drag performers have had to be shut down for the time being, but in no way is that a personal attack from Mr. Galvin. His role as the event manager at the Imperial involves him making decisions based on what is best for the business and for it patrons. Closing down Priscilla because on any given night their we're less than 25 people in the viewing audience was a business call not a vindeta for his own personal gain, what would he have to gain from this? The Imperial Hotel is rooted on the Priscilla show, I have no doubts the show will be back in a new form and better than ever. The drag scene has not left the Imperial at all, intact there are more drag queens there on any given day now, weather in wigs or in rehearsal for upcoming shows. The productions Mr. Galvin and his team are putting together take time and dedication, these are not just spur of the moment spotlights but productions. They are put on. For the entertainment of the community and patrons of the Imperial.

Matt22 said on the 11th Jul, 2012

This show is just awful and when u see it is like watching a bad high school production with bad make up and costumes. Everyone around town is laughing at it. If they are so talented and rehearse so much why is the show so bad. i am not saying they should not replace Priscilla with something new but leave the Drag performers to be the talent. They are professionals at what they do and thats why they get paid. I heard he has this crew working for nothing.

trent32 said on the 11th Jul, 2012

I have been to see the Priscilla a few times with friends for birthdays and just for a fun night out. The drags have always entertained me with their humour and wit. It always seemed to be quite busy on the nights I went and that was only about 6/7 weeks ago. I do agree that the show could change but also it's like an old movie that watch over again and still enjoy. I understand why they have changed the show but why the performers? I would much prefer to watch drag that is creative and nice to look at. The photos above do not make me want to see ROCKY HORROR, looks like a cheap Halloween party to me. I think my nephew's school production was of better quality and he is only 5. I also wouldn%u2019t want to pay the door charge to see it either. I say bring back the professional drags. I%u2019m sure they could do good job or even better the ones they have replaced them with. I think that is evident just by the photos.

VivienLeighisQueen

VivienLeighisQueen said on the 12th Jul, 2012

I'm a local at The Imperial. I have seen shows come and go and some stay for a friggin long time. I have seen the priscilla show twice. That was enough for me. But I still support the venue. Its always good to have something different on. The down stairs events are becoming more regular and thats great. a few months ago there was nothing down there and now There iare different events on most Saturdays nights. I'm happy that someone has the guts to change stuff around. Well done to the management. Now the Cabaret room, I enjoy a good night in there...but I havdn't been in there for a while as it was always Priscilla. I went and saw Rocky Horror and the energy was so high and fun. Everyone I saw was having a good time. It wont last and the staff know this and they are now embracing the new shows that are coming up and also the new Priscilla. I've seen This Craig guy walking around the venue a few times and he's always been professional and nice to talk too...even gave me a free drink! Its a hard job to try and please everyone. I'm guessing he knows as much as all of us...You Can't! So I'm happy with the changes and some new shows as I will support them. To me Priscilla doesnt mean drag, but being different in a world where being different is hard or not expected. This guy is being different. If he is trying to save my Local then he has my support 100%. Stop fighting each other...we've already done that with the world. Lets start becoming strong!

Con Diment said on the 12th Jul, 2012

@Jesse, how dare you tell someone to shut up on a story where comments are allowed? For someone who works in journalism, you should know better, especially if you want to gain credibility and respect in your field. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and to express it, even yourself, but your choice of words are very poor in this instance. Who are you to have the power to tell someone to silence themself?

On the topic of everyone having their own opinion, I don't expect everyone to agree or disagree with mine, but I'll express it nonetheless:

In my opinion which is based on accounts of staff, patrons and my own history of the Imperial, the drag queens have been treated very disrespectfully in this situation, especially when compared to other venues that regularly hire drag artists. Drag queens get no overtime, no paid holidays and don’t get paid like rockstars; they have chosen this profession because they love what they do; to entertain. To not be given a proper send-off or closing night, to be stripped of the creative control that has always been afforded to them previously, and to have false information given to the public that they gave their blessing, is unprofessional and shows a complete lack of respect for the performers who have lovingly upheld the tradition of the show that MADE the Imperial.

I could harp on about the "good old days" where, from Thursday through to Sunday, you could see polished, high-quality drag shows that told a story with witty comedy and didn't rely on fierce dance moves to entertain an off-centre crowd and countless international tourists, but I know that times change and so do audiences. However, the fact remains that the Priscilla show was a staple cornerstone of the Imperial, running consistently (with tweaks and minor cast changes) for close to 15 years. The community has a lot to thank the Priscilla show for, as it was a worldwide icon and a destination for national and international tourists year round, especially during Mardi Gras; it was an integral contributor to putting Sydney on the map as one of the best gay cities in the world. Most importantly, the Imperial has a lot to thank the Priscilla show for; for all of the above reasons and for its own commercial success. Without the show, I am confident that the Imperial wouldn't be around today, nor would Shadd have invested so much money in renovating it; in fact, I doubt he would have kept it for so long in the first place. Without the Priscilla show and the heritage it has created, we wouldn't HAVE an Imperial today.

To say that the show was not drawing a crowd or was losing money cannot be true. A drag show doesn't cost thousands and thousands of dollars to put on every week. People pay to get in the door and people pay for drinks. If just 100 people came through the door, at $15 each, that's $1,500 before even one drink is sold. $1,500 worth of people who specifically came to see a show rather than just stand and drink in the front bar. If there is not enough money being made to support other costs of operation, then there is a serious problem with management, not the cast or the show. Perhaps it has something to do with sub-standard posters & advertising and poor marketing. The cast, some of Sydney's best drag performers did not even get proper billing; a good name is worth a lot (I know she worked EVERYWHERE, but would Mitzi be "Mitzi" if she didn't gain part of her reputation by having her name associated with Priscilla?). The images were not professionally photoshopped compared to other drag show posters. Is any of this the fault of the show? No.

And for those who question whether or not we did our bit by going along each week, the beauty of Priscilla is that we didn't need to. Often the regulars and the punters make up a small portion of the patrons, with the majority being tourists, birthday parties, hens nights etc, for gay and straight crowds alike.

I am all for supporting new talent and trying new things, but do France say "I know the croissant is iconic and still popular, but hey, let's get rid of them and try a limp loose leaf salad with Dianne sauce and Kraft Singles; THAT'LL be a breath of fresh air!" If something works, and has helped to cement you in the minds of people, why on earth would you ditch it, unless you have an ulterior motive?

The entertainment manager has also been playing the lead role, Frank in Rocky Horror among a cast of very young amateur performers. The idea of the entertainment manager booting a long-standing, well-received show in order to play the lead in his own amateur production conveys as a severe conflict of interest that should not be overlooked.

I don't think that the rest of the new cast should be made to feel bad for wanting to get on stage and work on their craft; I can see how they might view it as a wonderful opportunity and after seeing the Rocky Horror Tribute Show, there is definitely some talent among the crowd, but the show comes across as unpolished and amateur, no matter how hard they may have worked (and I know some of these kids have worked hard.) Then again, let's face it, the longest running drag show in Australian history, if not the world, is a pretty hard act to follow. Perhaps then, it shouldn't have followed. If it HAS to be on stage, I can see this show working better on a Thursday night rather than the main night of the week.

Clearly, I am on the side of the drag queens on this issue, and while I appreciate that drag isn't for everyone AND that new talent should be encouraged (although, the replacement is NOT a drag show), I think it is paramount to have respect for the iconic, continually successful and professional show that is the REASON that the Imperial is around today.

VivienLeighisQueen

VivienLeighisQueen said on the 12th Jul, 2012

@ Con, You keep saying that Priscilla is the Icon... That is correct!! I'm a Local and I love the fact that the film gave it the image it is today. Plus the past shows. But the original changed to other Drag Queens and now its doing it again. You are acting like this is the first time it has ever happen. It has been said that it is coming back in Spring. So lets welcome the change. But are you more jaded that certain Drag Queens are gone? Because no offence... thats how I read it! The Icon is still here. Priscilla gave a voice to some of us that were to scared or shy to be who we are meant to be. The meaning behind it! I loved Mitz! I liked Minnies, So lets see what the new one is like. There are bigger things to deal with in our community then Drag shows. Lets focus on those things.

Barrin

Barrin said on the 12th Jul, 2012

The entertainment manager has also been playing the lead role, Frank in Rocky Horror among a cast of very young amateur performers. The idea of the entertainment manager booting a long-standing, well-received show in order to play the lead in his own amateur production conveys as a severe conflict of interest that should not be overlooked.

Indeed. Puts a whole different slant on the story.

D_Francis19 said on the 12th Jul, 2012

The simple fact is that Priscilla wasn't making the cut and wasn't getting anywhere near the number Con suggested of 100 people a night, was less than a quarter of that and not consistently drawing a crowd. If the locals and regulars 'didn't need' to go support the show and weren't attending as Con suggests, and that the tourists weren't going to see it and the crowds were dismal then who's going to watch it? Shot yourself in the foot with that comment that we don't need to go see or support a show for it to be successful ... if you live by that mantra you have the worst business skills imaginable.

I've attended Rocky a few times and the show has always drawn a massive crowd, opening few weeks the show was sold out and the room was at capacity, it's dropped a bit since then but still drawing crowds far exceeding what Priscilla was achieving before it was rested. People need variety, shows need to change to keep us interested and thats exactly whats happening right now ... peoples vendetta isn't that the show was cancelled, its that they personally have an opinion on a show they didn't support over time. They have personally attacked the staff, the performers and the show to levels unacceptable in an effort to get their point across which i personally believe is disgusting ... they have attacked the Rocky show in particular when most commenters openly admitted they haven't even seen the show at all and never will so they are unjustified in their comments. They are calling it amateur hour .. whether your opinion is that its amateur or not is beside the point, a lot of effort has been put into the production and its drawing great crowds for the once dead Imperial so you should be thanking the event manager for bringing consistent crowds and new crowds there for a variety of shows trying to cater to the wider community and not just drag lovers, lesbians or old people but broadening it to as many parts of the community as possible and its working! ... they have said Priscilla will be back bigger and better so whats all this drama about? It gets me so frustrated the hatred coming from people over NOTHING! A show was rested, its not life or death, its coming back and new great new shows are being produced to entertain people and are working ... what is the big deal? like honestly? I'm sure the gay community has far better things to worry about and greater causes to fight for then a show thats coming back in Spring, bigger and better than the one left behind ...

Con Diment said on the 12th Jul, 2012

I'm not sure that you understand it David; you yourself said earlier that you hadn't been to the Imperial before Rocky, yet you somehow seem to suggest that they were getting about 25 people through the door. How do you know? Hearsay? I know first hand that the numbers, especially for the later shows, we significantly higher than that consistently. What you said wasn't fact, it was an out and out lie which I imagine you have heard on the withering grapevine.

The point I am making is that Priscilla was a show that had drawn straight and gay crowds, tourists and parties of all kinds for over a decade. It's not like another Friday or Saturday at Arq or the Shift relying on the predominantly-regular Oxford St party crowd. It was a destination. When properly promoted and managed, the show was a success. To cut the cast and the show in particular, for no reason other than a change is not right. They were doing everything right and people WERE coming in the door. Imagine if you got fired from Jay Jays for no reason other than your manager wanting someone a bit different... Trust me when I say that my business skills are far from questionable.

If Priscilla comes back to the Imperial, Craig will have an uphill battle on his hands in finding a cast who can do that show justice. Considering the standard of the current show, I'll put money on it being neither bigger nor better.

And finally, do we have bigger issues to deal with? Yes, of course we do. However, is this an article about Priscilla and the Imperial? YES. I don't drop my pen in the middle of writing a letter to senators to support marriage equality just because this issue has been raised. I can fight for more than one thing at a time...

Joe said on the 12th Jul, 2012

Jesse, I'm surprised at you. Your a budding journalist and yet obviously not done any research and asked any of the hard questions before just telling me to shut up. You know some of the queens that worked at the imperial before they got fired, so maybe you should do some actual journalism and get both sides of the story before getting on that high horse of yours.

Now for some truths:
I attended the Priscilla show every second week and any one who says it was dead and only had a few patrons in to watch the show is a liar. It was busy for both Priscilla shows every time I was there. The only night I was there when it was quiet was xmas eve. So stop reporting that Rocky is so much busier because its not. Ive seen it with my own eyes. I attend the opening night and have been back once more to see Rocky and its just not for me.

I have no issues with the Priscilla show having a rest my issue is with the change of cast. The drag queens that were there on friday and saturday night are great. If the show needed changing then change it. But there was no need to get rid of the talent that was already there. From what I have heard from current imperial staff and other forums The current cast are getting paid very little for these shows. So the queens that I've come to enjoy watching are gone to save a few bucks.

Craig is taking credit for making the imperial so much more successful and numbers are so good because of the show. Is it the show or just that every new show no matter what venue it is in gets an influx of patrons to see it. Isn't this why all other venues are continually putting on new shows? The only difference is that at other venues the entertainment manager just managers the entertainment. BUt the casts for the most part stay the same. I have to question why every performer from the imperial have now been fired and replaced with casts from craig's own production company? All the queens and not just queens but I noticed even the lighting guy is different, are gone but in any other venue I see them in, they are performing to full rooms.

The imperial wasn't dying because of the queens that were working there. Its the poor management. I've not seen any descent advertising for the other shows nor have I seen any show get so much publicity as Craig is getting for Rocky. Maybe if Craig spent as much time advertising the other performers as he has spent advertising himself and phenix3 entertainment none of this would have happened.

I'd really love for someone to interview the casts that have been fired to get their side of the story. All I know is that if Craig didn't respect the casts that already existed and proved themselves to the imperial public. What chance do the new kids have. My advice to the new kids, don't age and don't ask for any extra money because you'll just be replaced when craig is done with you. There is obviously no loyalty at the imperial.

Oh and Im all for giving new talent ago but to be given 2 full nights over trained professionals is completely ridiculous. We have drag for dollars and Pollies Follies and most recently drag race at the shift. So there is no shortage of places for these new kids to get ago.

MrAsh said on the 12th Jul, 2012

I cannot believe all this bickering and fighting over a bloody drag show. For goodness sake a bit of forward thinking is needed here people! What the Imperial needs is a 'lesbian mud wrestling night'! They have one each Wednesday at Connections Nightclub in Perth and it's a hoot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T2AcYOcqUU&feature=related

Same Same even had an article on it!

http://www.samesame.com.au/features/6389/Where-Perths-girls-fight-dirty.htm

biglebstud

biglebstud said on the 13th Jul, 2012

I cannot believe all this bickering and fighting over a bloody drag show. For goodness sake a bit of forward thinking is needed here people! What the Imperial needs is a 'lesbian mud wrestling night'! They have one each Wednesday at Connections Nightclub in Perth and it's a hoot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T2AcYOcqUU&feature=related

Same Same even had an article on it!

http://www.samesame.com.au/features/6389/Where-Perths-girls-fight-dirty.htm

Yeah but besides the lesbians (no offence girls) and straight men, who'd really wants to see it??

Cum on, MrAsh, if ya gonna attract the "bros" at least have some hot mud caked boys wrestling!!!! Maybe even have audience participation??? :p

MrAsh said on the 13th Jul, 2012

Yeah but besides the lesbians (no offence girls) and straight men, who'd really wants to see it??

Cum on, MrAsh, if ya gonna attract the "bros" at least have some hot mud caked boys wrestling!!!! Maybe even have audience participation??? :p

Manacle used to have jelly wrestling for the 'bros'.

Yet in Perth the jelly wrestling for girls is VERY popular! And it attracts all kinds of folk.

There is way too much on offer for the guys in regards to GLBTIQ entertainment in Sydney and not enough for the women.

So I say stuff the guys and give the women something at the Imperial.

VivienLeighisQueen

VivienLeighisQueen said on the 13th Jul, 2012

@ Joe, I'm a local and I go there after work most days to enjoy a bev and to chat to the staff and also friends. in the last 3 months all I have seen in SX and SSO has been an improvement of advertising for the Imperial. For every event in there, from Swing Dance, Bingay, Chix N Stix, Hair Spray, Priscilla, Rocky Horror and Moist. I saw Priscilla in SX many times and I saw hairspray also. Also their Website has improved and also Facebook. If you have the means look in the back log of these papers and look at the advertising for all of these events. The Imperial has even put on a night for The Taxi Club. So they have a new place to go and I was there that night and it was great seeing Pandora and the girls up on that stage and the talk is that The Taxi Night is going to become a regular thing. If all the negative response are so up against no Drag in the venue. Drag hasn't left The Imperial. Its just changing to see what else can fit and how else can a venue grow unless they change. I also have some girl friends who love the fact that Moist is slowly changing for the better and also bringing in Girl bands like The Frocks. All of this is advertised in Mags and on line. Its not just one show. This is my local and I'm so upset people are trying to make it into some hole now. Its not. So please stop because alot of people enjoy going there for other reasons not just the shows. have some respect for them!

D_Francis19 said on the 13th Jul, 2012

I'm sorry Con but I honestly think that it's you who has no idea. Please tell me where you get your information from about the numbers ... here are the actual facts from staff members at the Imperial. Numbers were low and the amount of people coming in weren't even covering the costs of the drag queens for the night let alone the DJ, lighting guy, bar staff etc ... most people who entered and watched the shows were coming as members, didn't pay entry or were using discount coupons. And for the notion that these drag queens weren't getting paid much is down right wrong because they were getting paid comparative to what they would be getting on Oxford St and I think someone commented before saying that these girls don't get paid much either and work so hard .. yeah they do work hard but for NONE of them is it their full time job and they do multiple shows in a night and rake in decent amounts of cash. So before labelling me a liar I think someone should definitely check their facts before throwing out accusations they really know nothing about. Again if the show was making money and drawing a large crowd then why would it have need to be rested and revitalised? It wouldn't make any sense at all to stop a winning formula now would it? The show is coming back and tourists, straight and gay crowds and parties of all kind will be able to watch Priscilla again and also enjoy the variety of shows NOW available at the Imperial for a variety of crowds. Joe said Rocky isn't for him, that's fair enough, drag isn't for everyone either, sitting around drinking beer in the main room isn't everyones cup of tea either, neither is everyone going to wanna go out clubbing with hardcore DJ music every night but the fact is variety is what's keeping people coming back for different nights to places and thats EXACTLY what the Imperial needs and is doing to attract regulars, tourists, straight/gay crowds, young and old so if you guys just wanna trash talk the place into the ground for the sake of one show being rested then so be it. Rocky has seen a vastly younger crowd enter the Imperial and those who had never even been before, does this mean other sections of the community should feel excluded? Of course not thats why providing a range of entertainment is essential and not just the same old crap. Embrace the awesome productions or at east give them a chance so then you could at least validly comment not hem ... because they seem to be working now whether you like it or not.

But people aren't stupid because we all know this has little to do with the show being rested and being redone .. its so obvious the work of jaded queens and their friends, hence the personal attacks at the staff, the shows and the productions. I feel I'm just repeating myself here but just doesn't seem to sink in ... hold your opinions on the shows until you have seen them, if they aren't your thing then simply don't go but the feedback given and the crowds being drawn prove contrary to your beliefs because changing up the line up is continually working. So I'm sorry if thats a hard pill to swallow or not. And Joe you said the reason venues change their shows to get an influx of patrons to see it yet you neglect to realise that Priscilla in it's current form was running since the reopening of Imperial some 1.5 to 2 years ago ... please correct me if I'm not even remotely right on that but I have at a guess that I'm not far off the truth with that. Hence why numbers were slow, hence why new shows need to added to support and hence why the show is being redone and rejigged to freshen it up and bring in that influx of crowds you mentioned before ... so without contradicting yourselves in your own comments, we can all agree that the Imperial is an icon in the Sydney gay scene that has nearly been lost once before and with this biased trash talk with little legitimacy aimed at bring the venue down then you could be part of what could see it go forever, with no home left for Priscilla. Give it a go, support the venue and get excited for the new Priscilla due in Spring because i bet it's going be great and cause you all to eat your words.

Plus I would appreciate a lack of stalking of my Facebook next time.

dougster

dougster said on the 13th Jul, 2012

hey am i the only one whose noticed or did matty edit this post. thats not playing fair dude (see original posting)

trent32 said on the 14th Jul, 2012

Wow it%u2019s on fire in this forum. Just reading through the comments. If the manager of the Imperial is the owner of the Rock Horror, I think it quite evident that he wanted the drag queens out to put on his own productions. @Vivien you talk about respect but it looks like none was shown to the past employees who highly respect people in our community. As I said before I was there just few week ago and it was far empty. Also what seems strange if PRISCILLA wasn%u2019t doing well why bring in back? I think the past employees have been dumped for someone%u2019s own agenda. I think that is quit obvious.

Matt Akersten

Matt Akersten said on the 15th Jul, 2012

I don't like having to edit stuff, and we rarely have to. But for legal reasons I had to take out a couple of things on this thread unrelated to the topic of the drag shows and Imperial entertainment. A couple of comments were getting personal and heavy about people concerned, and could potentially be problematic legally for us. Commentary on what's happening with the shows is absolutely fine though.

BTW, photos from the new Friday night Chicago show have just arrived here:

http://www.samesame.com.au/gallery/17509/Chicago-show-Imperial.htm/photo#1

crazzymikey

crazzymikey said on the 15th Jul, 2012

Joe, shut up. Let these kids have their fun. They've put a lot of time into their production and I'm sure Priscilla can have a break for a bit.

Jaded Gays... seriously...

wow I wish you would take your column and your little arrogant wet behind the ears self out of town.

RyanEnglert

RyanEnglert said on the 15th Jul, 2012

Rocky Horror (Y) - Priscilla (N)

crazzymikey

crazzymikey said on the 21st Jul, 2012

you would think with all of the tv coverage with the new show on ten that they are giving to procilla and even featuring the imperial on the show that now would be the time to have a pricilla show more than ever. so dumb and bad marketing

MrAsh said on the 21st Jul, 2012

What is 'procilla' and 'pricilla'??? ;)

crazzymikey

crazzymikey said on the 22nd Jul, 2012

look you can't have me Ash. its NEVER going to happen! Stop trying so hard. :eek:

MrAsh said on the 22nd Jul, 2012

Do you really believe I'd actually be interested in you? :cool:

D_Francis19 said on the 25th Jul, 2012

well if any of you have actually read the article of any of the information on the Imperials page you would know Priscilla is coming back before the TV show is coming on in which the Imperial is featured ... so saying that its bad marketing when you can't even read an article with the facts, no idea people!