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NameTickets to 'Queen of the Whole Universe' show
ProductionQWU Charitable Trust; creating agency; 2011; New Zealand
Classificationtickets
Materialspaper, ink
Techniquesprinting
Registration NumberCA001022/001/0025
Credit lineGift of Gareth Watkins and Roger Smith, 2011
Overview
The Queen of the Whole Universe (QWU) premiered in Auckland in 2004, and was the opening event for the 2nd Asia Pacific Outgames, 12 March 2011, Wellington.
The basis of the show is a beauty pageant with a difference, where most of the 40 beauties are boys dressed as girls, representing countries and planets. Contestants have one mission - to receive the coveted crown of 'Miss World'. Highlights of the show include a dance extravaganza, the QWU 'Headgear of Nations', a catwalk parade, and an artistic performance section.
The show raises thousands of dollars for HIV / AIDS charities. As of 2011 it held the Guinness World Record for the largest drag queen stage show.