Canada has had a steady stream of internationally renowned drag queens in recent years. The Ru Paul's Drag Race franchises are in part responsible for creating Canadian mega-stars in the drag world. There are now several seasons of Canada's Drag Race , and Canadian queens have been cast in popular spinoffs such as UK vs.
The World (where internationally known drag queens compete against their British counterparts) and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars , now in its ninth season. Now, Jimbo the drag clown is arguably Canada's most famous drag queen, after participating in all three shows (and winning All-Stars). During that time, she's generated a healthy buzz around her bizarre comedy and big-budget looks.
And she's gearing up for an international tour, with shows across Canada this month. Below is a conversation between Jimbo and CBC's Teghan Beaudette. It has been edited for length and clarity.
All the world’s a stage for Jimbo the Drag Clown 10 days ago Duration 6:56 The CBC’s Clare MacKenzie meets up with the Canadian drag artist on the Fredericton stop of the world tour of Jimbo’s Drag Circus, to talk about the show, sudden fame, pronouns and the power of drag to encourage others to embrace their authentic selves. TEGHAN BEAUDETTE: I felt kind of a groundswell of recognition when you did UK vs. The World , and I'm wondering for you when you felt like, "OK, I am now in the international drag celebrity club"? JIMBO: I think it was probably when I was messaging with Ariana .
