A Stage for Diversity: Drag, Queerness & Musical

It is said that we are born naked, and everything else is drag. Since the 1980s, drag has established itself as a form of performance, art, and identity, standing in society somewhere between fascination, admiration, and (not least in current times) hostility.

The musical "Priscilla – Queen of the Desert" currently brings the colorful world of drag to the stage while also addressing the challenges and structures of discrimination faced by gay and trans* individuals in public and private life.

As a theatre, a central question arises: How can we responsibly portray queer identities and life realities in all their vibrant diversity on stage? Can drag as performance art serve as a bridge between different life concepts? And how can we clearly separate trans* identities and drag so that it is evident what is performance and what is identity?

Based on "Priscilla – Queen of the Desert", this discussion invites all interested parties, both within and outside the LGBTQ+ community, to an engaging and colorful exchange.

DISCUSSANTS:
Trina Crystal, Drag Queen
Nicole Klitman, Drag Queen
Klara Mydia, Drag Queen
Monika Ballwein, Musical Performer
AC Wittmann, HOSI Salzburg
Lily Ludwig, Musicologist PLUS

January 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Kammerspiele at the Salzburg State Theatre
The panel discussion is free of charge.

Priscilla – Queen of the Desert

Dancefloor songs, a touching story, and a bus named Priscilla! A colorful musical advocating respect for the individuality of every person. Playing at the Salzburg State Theatre until May 1, 2026. More information can be found HERE.