From left to right: Emma Gration and Miss Robyn Hoes on a drag queen stage in July 2026. (Credit: Rayanne Tawil/ L'Orient-Le Jour)
It’s impossible to take another step in this packed room, buzzing with contagious energy. Some spectators are sitting on the floor, others are leaning against stone walls or pressed together at the back, hoping to catch a glimpse of the small stage.Emma Gration, looking a bit like Sabah, makes her entrance as if she knows every face in the crowd. Even before introducing the contestants, she addresses the audience, teases strangers, and draws newcomers into the game. When the lights go down, the atmosphere feels more like a night among friends than a staged performance."We want to recreate the 'Drag Race' experience, but with an Arab twist," she tells L’Orient-Le Jour. "Most of the sketches are in Arabic, which gives them a local touch. We’re still far from having our own 'Drag Race' in the region. So in the...
It’s impossible to take another step in this packed room, buzzing with contagious energy. Some spectators are sitting on the floor, others are leaning against stone walls or pressed together at the back, hoping to catch a glimpse of the small stage.Emma Gration, looking a bit like Sabah, makes her entrance as if she knows every face in the crowd. Even before introducing the contestants, she addresses the audience, teases strangers, and draws newcomers into the game. When the lights go down, the atmosphere feels more like a night among friends than a staged performance."We want to recreate the 'Drag Race' experience, but with an Arab twist," she tells L’Orient-Le Jour. "Most of the sketches are in Arabic, which gives them a local touch. We’re still far from having our own 'Drag Race' in the region. So...
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