Tag ISCWR

• Brendan Roy
• October 21, 2024
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• 2 minutes Read

Forty Years of Fabulous: The Story of Twiggy and Edmonton’s Drag Evolution 

In this captivating documentary interview, we sit down with Twiggy, an iconic Edmonton drag queen who has been performing for over 40 years. Twiggy shares her journey from the early days of drag to the vibrant queer scene in Edmonton today. Explore the origins of her artistry, the evolution of drag culture, and the changes within the local LGBTQ+ community through her eyes. This is more than a personal story—it’s a celebration of resilience, creativity, and the enduring spirit of drag.

• Gwen Tonack
• January 21, 2024
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• 6 minutes Read

Big Joey – Another Look

In the mid-seventies, Big Joey – who was born Janet Wilkeson – was a character slightly larger than life. Though she was a founding member of Club 70 as well as a huge supporter of Flashback, she is primarily remembered for her no-nonsense behaviour and the power of her physical presence. It may surprise you to know she was also a dog loving softie.

For some reason Joey and I were ‘roommates’ for a short time sharing a house with John Reid – a founding partner of Flashback. I think it was his house, located in a totally cute, blue-collar working-class neighbourhood in Edmonton.

• Baker Park
• January 4, 2024
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Turnabout 2010

For years one of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose’s annual events was Turnabout, the rare opportunity to catch traditionally male-presenting performers do female-presenting numbers, and traditionally female-presenting performers do male-presenting.

• Baker Park
• December 13, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Grease (2014)

We have another Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose Production Show from the Baker-Park archives.

This February 2014 production wasn’t the only time the ISCWR brought Grease to the stage; a 2002 production starring Miss Bianca and Rob Browatzke ran at The Roost, Boots, and Secrets.

This 2014 version ran at Evolution Wonderlounge and in partnership with Womonspace at Bellevue Hall in a dinner theatre style and starring Tequila Mockingbird as Sandy and Stiffy Steele as Danny

• Baker Park
• December 11, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR’s Nightmare Before Christmas

This 2014 drag production show and fundraiser was put on by the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose, starring Rob Browatzke as Jack Skellington and Mel Trixx as Sally.It was presented at Evolution Wonderlounge on November 8, 2014

• Baker Park
• December 11, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Rocky Horror Picture Show 2011

The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose is known for production work. This version of Rocky Horror Picture Show happened on October 28, 2011 at the Junction Bar & Eatery There are 3 parts to this:Part 1Part 2Photo Montage

• Baker Park
• December 8, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Lion King Production

The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose is known for their big production shows. At Coronation 37 in 2012, they even included one in the entertainment line-up for the evening: The Lion King. Cast included Jim McBride as Mufasa, Marni Gras as Sarabi, Stefan “Stiffy” Steele and Prince Charmin as Simba, Leah Way as Rafiki, Ivanna Diamonds as Zazu, Rob Browatzke as Scar, Clara T and Vanity Fair as Nala, Big Daddy Pump as Poomba, Yeust Bobb as Timon, as well as ensemble actors

• Baker Park
• December 3, 2023
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ISCWR’s Beauty and the Beast Slide Show

Showing what goes into an Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose production show. This is a slide show montage video of rehearsals, costumes, backstage and from the actual production of 2016’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” who’s audience members got to enjoy a dinner as well as the show. Admission also allowed one to stay for a dance put on by Womonspace. The event took place at Bellevue Community League in Edmonton on January 23, 2016

• Baker Park
• December 3, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

Little Shop Of Horrors Show

From May 19 to May 21, 2011 the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose presented their production of Little Shop of Horrors at the Junction Bar & Eatery. This is a montage of the performances featuring cuts from the many songs performed. Cast Seymour – JeffyLube XXXPressAudrey – Marni GrasAudrey II – RobMr. Mushnik – Yeust BobbOrin Scrivello, DDS – Randy QuiverRonette, Crystal and Chiffon – Dayzi Chayne, Debi, Clara TSupporting Cast: Anelle, Bead, Otto Matic-Quiver, Victoria Park, Jugsy Malone Director – Leah WaySet Design: Lj Steele, Stiffy SteeleSpotlight – Dee Luv Our thanks to the Baker Park…

• Ron Byers
• October 21, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Website From 1998

In 1996 Ron Byers, a member of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose, built their very first website on the Geocities – a web hosting service that allowed users to create and publish websites for free. Recently the files used were found and so we have uploaded them to our website so you can check this “historic” part of our history. Click the pic below to access the website. Please note that it was NOT built to be mobile friendly (mobile internet did not exist then) and is best viewed on a desktop or larger tablet.

• Rainbow Story Hub
• October 7, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

May Long Weekend Drag Show – 2009

This montage was made by ISCWR Empress 38 Dayzi Chayne and Emperor 38 Jeffylube XXXpress at the May Long Weekend Drag Show at Boots Bar located at 10242 – 106 Street, Edmonton on the May Long Weekend in 2009

• Dennis Cambly
• August 7, 2023
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• 4 minutes Read

Reminiscing Gay Pride Edmonton while walking along Jasper Avenue with Millie

We were cruising along in front of The Bay store where crowds were loading on and off the buses. The sidewalk was very crowded so I moved this lovely lady closer to me.

I asked “What name shall I address you?”

“Millie Empress I… when I’m in Drag and you may call me Paul when I am not doing a Drag Show. Will you come to see me?” she said.

• Rob Browatzke
• July 13, 2023
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• 8 minutes Read

#TBT: Vanity Fair

I moved to Edmonton at the age of 21 from a small town and didn’t know the slightest things about gay life. Edmonton embraced me and through friends, drag and the ISCWR, I have become a well respected member of the community.

• Rainbow Story Hub
• March 11, 2023
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• 1 minute Read

ISCWR Ball Program Archive

This collection features digitized copies of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose Coronation Ball Programs. The Edmonton Queer History Project has been working with the University of Alberta Library & MacEwan University Library to support free and public access to important items of historical significance to Edmonton’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities.  The collection is preserved on Archive.org and is accessible to anyone. Please click the link below to access the ISCWR Collection. The Imperial Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose’s mission is to raise funds, through activities by the ISCWR, for charities and other organizations which either provides direct services to the…

• Ron Byers
• November 24, 2022
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• 3 minutes Read

Dr. Charles Bidwell

Reverend Charles Bidwell, PhD was an ordained minister with the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Edmonton beginning in 1978 and was active in advocating for the LGBT community