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‘My first drag turn? As Karen Carpenter in hotpants!’ La Voix on swinger cruises, Strictly
From Drag Race to Eurovision to Strictly, La Voix is going stratospheric. And Chris Dennis, the man behind the crimson coiffure, is thrilled. He talks about his cruise ship highs, doing panto with Cilla – and starring in Annie
TL;DR
- Chris Dennis performs as La Voix, a drag persona inspired by classic female entertainers and known for light entertainment.
- La Voix will star as Miss Hannigan in the musical 'Annie,' a role previously performed by Paul O'Grady.
- Dennis's influences include Ken Dodd, Dame Edna Everage (Barry Humphries), and Lily Savage (Paul O'Grady), aiming for mainstream, family-friendly fun.
- He has performed extensively on cruise ships across various demographics and has a background in panto, working with figures like Cilla Black.
- Dennis's early drag experience was at a primary school talent show as Karen Carpenter, an event that solidified his love for audience laughter.
- La Voix has appeared on 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'Strictly Come Dancing,' and 'Eurovision.'
- Dennis aims for La Voix to be a significant figure in light entertainment, comparable to Dame Edna or Lily Savage.