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Drag: a British history

Jacob Bloomfield explores the long-lasting popularity of British drag, from Victorian music hall to Second World War revue shows

Published: February 12, 2024 at 7:37 AM

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Drag is an art form that's seen a great deal of success – and a little controversy – in recent years. Yet, as Jacob Bloomfield argues in his recent book, Drag: A British History, it's also entertained British audiences for decades, stretching back to the music halls of the Victorian era and revue shows of the Second World War. Matt Elton caught up with Jacob to find out more.

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Jacob Bloomfield is the author of Drag: A British History (University of California Press, 2023)

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Matt EltonPodcast editor

Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra

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