Meet the Cast
The Kings, Quings and Things of Dandy Vol.2 are an amazing bunch, so let’s introduce them
ART VESS
Aspiring jester, accomplished fool, bad artist. Art Vess is a Drag Quing and circus arts performer from Winnipeg Manitoba. Find them on instagram @arttheifleaf
ASSUMA GENDER
She’s fresh, she’s funky, she has fibromyalgia and she’s one of the only queens in Winnipeg that can Drive! From the Horrors of Lady Frances, Assuma is the queen behind the screen at virtual sunshine house events and merch orders. Follow Assuma on instagram @missgender_wpg
CRAVEN BLOOD
From Halifax, Nova Scotia, Craven Blood is an icon of the darkly inclined and vampirically inspired. Fashionable, funny, sexy, and on instagram @official_craven_blood
DEVERY BESS
Devery Bess has come a long way, having almost a decade of performance experience. Born and raised in Montreal they find themselves now based in Calgary AB. From beaches of Vancouver to the harbors of Halifax this international performer has had the opportunity to wow crowds with their charisma, smooth moves, topped with the cheesiest of puns. They are only known as Devery Bess, and it’s a promise Check them out on instagram @thedeverybess
GUNCLE SMOKEY
Pageant parent to the youngest drag queen in Winnipeg, Guncle Smokey is a fantastic drag artist himself, as well as being a killer comedian, writer, and cat dad (sending our love to Egon!) You can follow them on instagram @issakixen
KING FREDDIE
Long live the king! Endlessly creative, with a background in musical theatre, King Freddie is an electric performer who’s costuming and makeup skills impress every time. You can find him @kingfreddiedrag on instagram, or @kingfreddieart for some fresh digital art
LOCAL HONEY
Sweet, good for you, locally sourced. Local Honey is a drag cowboi and one of Winnipegs Bannock Babes, a joy to watch perform and just to be in a room with. Not recommended for children under the age of 1, but it is recommended you check them out on instagram @localhoneyyy_
NORA VISION
Her ship may be stationed in Montreal but Nora Vision is beaming down to deliver an amazing performance for us! A Comedienne and professional gender haver, Nora is here to prove that robots do feel, and not all people who do improv are terrible. Follow her @nora_vision
PRINCE MANNY DINGO
Manny Dingo, Hails from Haliwood, Nova Scotia. He has been performing for 5 years and recently started taking up space in Toronto. He is a powerhouse performer mixing gymnastics with vogue and waccking. 1/2 of The house Royale Team. You can find him @princemannydingo
Art Vess
Photography by Jamie Ellchuck
Miss Assuma Gender
Photo courtesey of Drag in the Peg @draginthepeg
Craven Blood
Devery Bess
Photo by Lola Foto
Guncle Smokey
Photo Courtesey of Drag in the Peg
King Freddie
Photo Courtesy of Drag in the Peg
Local Honey
Photo courtesy of Drag in the Peg
Nora Vision
Photo Courtesy of Drag in the Peg
Manny Dingo
Photo by Air'leth Aodhfin @lickmylenscap
Dandy Vol 2
Hello! July 17 we will be bringing back Dandy for a new volume of content here on the site, as well as a brand new show hosted on twitch, youtube and Facebook.
This year, with help from TakingitGlobal and the Government of Canada, we are not only able to pay our amazing performers, but to hire Aggressive Alpaca Productions, to film local performers on location at Club 200.
It’s going to be an amazing show, and myself and the cast are excited to show you what we’ve come up with. See you all VERY soon!
-Dirt
And We’re Live
Welcome to Dandy! This project has been in the works since late 2019, first intended for a limited publication of physical copies in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. However, 2020 threw a few curve balls our way, and the project was pushed farther and farther back until it was essentially forgotten.
In late May, I decided it was time to revive the project to be released on Father’s day, a fun little joke. Daddy’s, Dandies, you get the gist. A week after I started messaging the prospective cast, the Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd
The decision to go ahead with the show and the release. I didn’t want to take focus from the protests, petitions, donation drives, bailout funds etc. I took time, I asked the performers on their feelings, I reached out to more black, trans and indigenous performers. I have not been a perfect ally, but I have tried to make reparations.
So this show, all proceeds are being donated to the LGBTQ Freedom Fund, and National Bailout. Two organizations helping those affected by police brutality in North America. You can donate through the show, or simply visit either of the organizations websites.
Thank You for your patience, and your support,
Dirt