Expect plenty of high heels and a lot of pink. The Drag Extravaganza has been organised by YUMCHA alongside the Brophy Family and Youth Services.

The night is something of a milestone for the city. “It’s the first one that’s not on tour. This is the first local performance, organised by locals,” organiser and Brophy project worker Shane Hernan said. 

Up to three performers are already confirmed for the night, with possibly more signers and lip-syncing performers on the way.

The show is the light-hearted end to a serious week of workshops and forums focusing on gay, lesbian and transgender issues.

Speakers will look at the challenges still facing young people and the gay community, particularly mental health and safety.

“It seemed too much of a good thing to say that’s all it is, it’s all serious stuff. We actually want to celebrate the other side of it,” Brophy enterprise projects team leader Lyn Eales said. 

“There were some rumblings and excitement around the community with people starting to go ‘let’s have a drag show’.” 

Make-up consultant Sheridan Ripper has eyed drag queens in Melbourne with a mix of envy and admiration. 

“I was just in awe of them. They were just stunning. Their heels were longer than mine and they’re lashes were bigger than mine. They just looked beautiful,” Ms Ripper said. 

Before the August 15 show, she’ll head to Melbourne to squeeze in a quick course in time to prepare performers for the show. “I’m so excited to go to Melbourne to do a course and learn a few more things,” she said. 

The stage will light up at 7pm for an underage show, followed by an adult show at 9pm at Mozart Hall. Tickets and performance applications are available through Brophy Family and Youth Services and Kulcha Shift.