For show dates and times see this show on tickets.edfringe.com
A Drag Is Born
Performer(s), Performing Company:
Eduardo Diaz Productions, LLC
Category:
Theatre
Themes:
LGBTQ+, Solo-show
Show ambitions:
Representation for cast or creatives, International Touring, UK Touring, Presenting at a UK festival, Presenting at an international festival, Co-production partnerships, Future commissions, Development for TV/film, Licensing to third parties
Further information on the ambitions for the work:
A Drag Is Born was created to travel—visually driven, nonverbal, and emotionally universal, it transcends language and resonates across cultures.
With six awards and glowing reviews under its belt, the show blends clown, drag, and magical realism into a joyful, charming, accessible celebration of queer identity and resilience.
Its minimalist setup (everything fits in one suitcase) and adaptability to any venue are ideal for festivals, universities, and community spaces worldwide.
Post-Fringe, we aim to tour internationally spreading a hopeful message of self-acceptance, especially vital in today’s rising tide of fear and exclusion.
In a twist of fate, an ordinary man accidentally becomes the Queen of the Carnival onstage. With advanced age, abundant body hair, and limited talents, he is an unlikely candidate. Praised as a 'whimsical tour de force' (Orlando Weekly), this non-verbal blend of clown, drag and queer joy reminds us it's never too late to embrace your true self. Created and performed by Edu Díaz, a Fulbright-awarded artist from the Canary Islands, A Drag is Born has won five awards, including Best Solo Clown (NYC Fringe) and Best Solo Show (Orlando Fringe).
Touring Notes
Edu Díaz has a US Work Permit and a Spanish Passport. He can travel alone with his suitcase, but prefer to take their Stage Manager with him.
Previous Touring Experience
The show has toured across the U.S., including NYC Fringe, Orlando Fringe, Off-Broadway, The Queerly Festival, PhysFest NYC, or HITFest in Los Angeles.
Notes for Screen Development
A Drag Is Born was born onstage, but its heart is cinematic, created under the influence of films such as The Wizard Of OZ and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. The show’s wordless, physical comedy and emotionally charged storytelling make it ideal for screen adaptation—whether as a feature or a special recorded performance. The piece's visual nature, rich in bold aesthetics, whimsical costume, and clown-inspired movement, lends itself to cinematic exploration and cross-cultural reach without language barriers. It could resonate with audiences on platforms like Netflix, MUBI, or film festivals that celebrate bold, queer, international voices—think BFI Flare, Outfest, or Sundance. The screen version of A Drag Is Born could extend the show’s reach dramatically, inviting even more people—especially queer youth and elders—to laugh, cry, and rediscover themselves in the mirror of this glitter-drenched tale.
Any other ways this work could be shared with presenting partners and audiences
Since the show was born as a sketch, I can show excerpts of it, from 5 minutes to 30 minutes.
Venue
Show Details
Creative Credits
- Creator, Producer, Performer: Edu Diaz
Country of Origin
United States
Performing Languages
Non-verbal
Performance Type
In-person
Performance duration
60
Age range
12 and above (12+) , Guideline
Further information on target audience
A Drag Is Born especially resonates with LGBTQ+ audiences and allies, immigrant communities, and lovers of physical theatre, clown, and drag.
Its joyful, charming, and wordless storytelling makes it accessible across ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds.
Sensitive content
Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
Touring and Development Opportunities
Touring information
Scale of show
Medium-scale
Suitability
UK - National, UK - Rural, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Oceania, North America, Latin America
Futher information on tour suitability
We aim to tour A Drag Is Born across queer festivals, iconic clubs, respected theatres, and even universities.
Its nonverbal, suitcase-sized format makes it ideal for international stages—adaptable tech, maximum heart, and universal appeal across language and borders.
Touring availability
Open to touring internationally from September 2025 on.
Estimated performance cost
TBD
Minimum stage / performance size
The production adapts to every venue, which becomes another character for the show. The more singular, the better.
Links and Downloads
Screen development and other opportunities
Who is the rightsholder to the
material?
A Drag Is Born is a show created by Edu Díaz. He doesn´t own the rights to the songs included in the show.
Press and Marketing
Online reviews
Links and Downloads
Tickets
Tickets
Purchase tickets
Complimentary tickets to this show can be requested
through the Arts Industry Office
Request tickets
You can get in touch with the show contact in order
to request
complimentary tickets to this show.
Contact show
Edu Diaz
Creator, producer, performer
Show photos
