Strictly Inverness 2024 contestant Darryl Geegan was delighted with how his So You Think You Can Drag event went at The British Legion last weekend.
Venus Guy Trap kicked off So You Think You Can Drag with the night’s opening performance. Picture: James Mackenzie10 drag queens took part in the competition. Picture: James MackenzieVictoria was crowned the winner of the night. Picture: James Mackenzie
On the night 10 contestants from across the Highlands and Islands faced off, with over 180 people in attendance.
It is estimated that the night raised £2300 for the annual dance contest’s organisers and hosts Highland Hospice and Inverness Ice Centre, and Darryl could not hide his happiness at the response.
Victoria was crowned the winner of So You Think You Can Drag. Picture: James MackenzieIt was not just the drag queens who were enjoying themselves – there were plenty of opportunities for the audience to get on their feet and dance too. Picture: James MackenzieVictoria, one of the So You Think You Can Drag entrants. Picture: James MackenzieHolly Chic was one of the performers at So You Think You Can Drag. Picture: James Mackenzie
“It went amazingly well after the initial chaos of setting everything up,” he said.
“I had loads of positive feedback, and lots of people want me to make it an annual event.
Roxanne Divine loved being on stage. Picture: James MackenzieVictoria waltzes past the judges’ table. Picture: James MackenzieBobby went down a treat with the judges. Picture: James MackenzieMuffy Slytherin supporters brought signs to the event. Picture: James Mackenzie
“All the contestants were fantastic, and I’m super grateful they all gave their time and energy to making this event possible!
“Huge thanks also to my fellow judges who gave their time, to all who provided prizes for the raffle and our helper on the door who stepped in at the last minute.
The night’s judges: Beth Saunders, Liam Christie, Venus Guy Trap, Edna and Cici Rider. Picture: James MackenzieAlba soaks in the adulation of the crowd. Picture: James MackenzieLiz Carran was at the door doing face painting. Picture: James Mackenzie
“A special shout out should go to Liz Carran, who provided original paintings for a silent auction which is still ongoing.”
Darryl has no plans for any further Strictly fundraisers, as contestants’ focus turns in earnest to the dancefloor, with the semi finals taking place on May 9 and May 10.
One audience member was delighted to have caught the bouquet of flowers. Picture: James MackenzieJudge Liam Christie. Picture: James MackenzieVictoria works her way to the stage. Picture: James MackenzieBobby channelling Cruella de Vil. Picture: James MackenzieSo You Think You Can Drag host James Fraser. Picture: James Mackenzie
