Burnett, Judy

 

Judy Burnett

Judy moved to Sydney from Brisbane in 1961. She dressed “in drag” on weekends at venues like the Jewel Box and first performed as a drag artiste at Karen’s Castle. She describes her career as a barmaid at Chez Ivy and a performer at a number of venues including the Purple Onion, the Birdcage and the Curry House.

 

Oral history recordings

 

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BPride History GroupDrag, Jewel Box, Karen's Castle, Chez Ivy, Purple Onion, The Birdcage, The Curry House