From a viral on-stage moment singing with Adele to starring in Priscilla the Musical, Dean lifts the curtain on the highs, lows and hilarity of life in drag and show business.
With a soundtrack of iconic disco hits, Life’s A Drag is a heartfelt, hilarious celebration of resilience, identity, and living life loudly.
Dean Misdale is an award-winning Australian live-singing drag artist, cabaret performer, DJ and producer known for powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit and high-octane stage presence. A two-time winner of Best Cabaret at Perth’s Fringe World (2022 & 2025), Dean has built a reputation for creating bold, original shows that blend comedy, storytelling and disco-fuelled anthems.
Their performance career spans cabaret, music theatre and major events. Dean made history as the first drag queen in Australia to play Killer Queen in We Will Rock You and starred as Miss Understanding in the West Australian premiere of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical at Crown Theatre. As the creative force behind hit productions including Life’s A Drag, Disco Queen and Dragged Through The Desert – A Priscilla Celebration, Dean consistently delivers five-star, sell-out seasons and touring productions across Australia and internationally.
Beyond the stage, Dean is also a chart-topping recording artist — the first drag performer to reach #1 on iTunes Australia — and a sought-after DJ and host at major festivals, corporate events and iconic queer venues nationwide.
