Tits and teeth was a project created by Libby Cooper, an 18 year old photographer. She took portraits of young drag queens in her life and then curated it into a photobook, which is now for sale on her website. The aim of the project was to display a variety of different types of drag. Libby Cooper, alongside a lot of the drag artists involved in the magazine, are BRIT school graduates and have attended, performed, and organized The BRIT Schools annual drag show.
Jenson Steele - Drag name Tiana Biscuit
How did you get into drag?
I got into drag about 3 years ago when my teachers asked me to perform “Let it go” from Frozen and I thought why not? And the rest is history!
Have you faced any prejudice or challenges?
Not really. My family and friends have all been supportive, it’s definitely harder being a plus size drag queen, I feel like it holds me back sometimes and I think if I was skinnier I’d have lots more followers which is a shame because every body is beautiful, the internet just doesn’t reflect that sometimes.
How did you came up with your name and what look/ character were you trying to achieve etc?
I’ve always been inspired by Black women, they’ve had such a positive influence on my life and when I saw Princess and the Frog for the first time I fell in love with Princess Tiana and knew I had to be named after her. I actually just asked Instagram what my drag name should be and that I loved the name Tiana and someone said Tiana Biscuit and I thought BINGGGOOOOOO!
I’d love to eventually pull off expensive musical theatre looks from all of my favourite shows. I’d love to perform all around the country a huge mega mix of all my fave songs from the musicals! I’d love to be able to achieve a campy but high fashion style.
Morgan Charlton - Drag name Angel Delight
How did you get into drag?
What got me into drag was having the opportunity to perform in the drag show at The Brit School. I had always loved the art of drag but never thought I could do it myself, but when I did, it was one of the best experiences of my life! Now, two years later, I see Angel Delight as an extension of myself - she represents my feminine side which is why instead of being super comedic I always want there to be a greater meaning to anything Angel does. I want people to leave my shows questioning their own thoughts and opinions, I want people to feel empowered and liberated and I want people to feel loved and accepted. Angel Delight isn’t a Drag Queen she is a piece of art.
Have you faced any prejudice or challenges?
I haven’t personally faced any prejudice or challenges in regards to doing drag or even just wearing makeup day to day. So, instead I always try to use my voice and my performances as a way of empowering and uplifting those who have faced prejudice or challenges.
How did your parents take to your drag?
My Mum is THE most supportive and amazing parent I could have ever wished for - in fact she was the one who chose out all my outfits for my first drag show! She is my biggest supporter and my worst critic which is something I will always cherish. I love her.
How did you came up with your name and what look/ character were you trying to achieve etc?
So I decided on the name “Angel Delight” because when I’m in drag I see myself as this angelic, classy and sexy figure - hence the “Angel”. I then decided on “Delight” as my second name because like the desert I am sweet and creamy... it makes no sense but we are just going to go with it!
When I am Angel I want to portray the embodiment of beauty - I want to look like my own version of a woman. So it’s hard to say what look I’m trying to achieve because it depends on what I am doing - if it’s a performance my outfit, hair, makeup etc is going to depend on what I want the audience to take from the performance. If it’s a photo shoot I will choose something I know photographs well. But regardless of what I am doing Angels beauty and aura will always radiate through!
For more of Libby, check out her Instagram
