10 years of Gendermess
GENDERMESS is a collective of club kids, Gender F*** cross dressers, drag queens and performance artists.
conceived in Perth, Australia
June of 2013,
GENDERMESS' mission is to bring an alternative style of drag and performance to the Foreground.
We aim to mess with the gender spectrum through a creative spectacle in a SUBVERSIVE abstract way
we have performed for events such as:
fringeworld
outer body
camp doogs
art ball
styleaid
poof Doof
honcho disko
Perth festival
falls Festival
groovin’ The Moo
& Sydney Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras
GINAVA (Blake Anderson)
Founder/Director
GINAVA is the head of this
family of misfits and the
founder of Gendermess Productions.
this Shapeshifting creature is
one not to be afraid of.
Their twisted take on
the art of miming,
clowning and alternative theatre
gives this morphing monster
a unique flare.
Ginava Prides themselves on "Wearing many Hats”.
directing, Producing, CHoreography,
Costume design/making, Sound design/editing,
Writing and Acting.
Ginava has worked with artists such as:
James st. James
Roisin Murphy
Alter Boy
Boy George
The Potbelleez
itd events
Methyl Ethyl
Reuben Kaye
Yummy
Briefs
Alan Cumming
& Peaches
Accolades:
crown of The Court - Winner (2011)
2 x WOW presents Transformations with James St. James Feature (2014)
Clash of The Queens with Michelle Visage - Winner (2016)
International Cabaret Royalty Pageant - Winner (2018)
Sydney Fringe Tour Ready Award - “Split Lip” (2020)
Martin Sims award - “Ginava’s Messy Friends” (2022)
The Proud Awards ‘Entertainer of the year’ (2022)
Melbourne Fringe Tour Ready Award - “Split Lip” (2023)
International fringe encore play series NYC Official selection - “Split Lip” (2023)
Adelaide Fringe Best Cabaret Award - “Messy Friends” (2024)