A growing archive of event posters I’ve designed for Buttery Chard’s Drag Queen Bingo - where camp meets Canva and every theme is a new visual playground. I draw inspiration directly from the queen herself and the show’s ever-changing themes: from flapper glam and Queen Bey’s Cowboy Carter to Christmas chaos and retro ‘80s realness.
Each poster is created using Canva, guided by a strong intuitive eye for graphic detail - a skill I didn’t learn, but one I’ve always had. (That said, I’ve since paired my natural instincts with formal training in design elements and principles.)
Where I like to think high Camp meets Helvetica
The Queens
At the heart of Drag Queen Bingo is Buttery Chard, the dazzling alter ego of my dear friend Ryan. One of the things I’ve always admired about Ryan - long before the wigs and lashes - is his deep commitment to inclusivity. He has this effortless way of going with the flow, letting his community lift him up, which in turn lifts everyone around him. That generosity of spirit is what drew me to him in the first place. He works harder than anyone I know - running Bastion Lane Espresso by day, wrangling sequins by night - and never complains. Ever. That kind of attitude, warmth, and work ethic is exactly what I think the veteran queens saw in him.
Enter Natasha St James - an iconic Gold Coast queen we first discovered at Drag Bingo GC at Miami Marketta. She’s fierce, seasoned, and brought so much guidance to Buttery when she was just starting out. Her presence elevated the show and gave Buttery the mentorship she didn’t even know she needed.
By our third show, we were joined by Dixie Wrecked, another Gold Coast queen with killer looks, a sharp sense of humour, and a sewing machine that never sleeps. She’s also a redhead and a seamstress - so naturally, I claim her as my spirit animal. These three bring such joy, grit, and sparkle to our little town. Watching them come together has been magic, and I feel so lucky to be along for the ride.
Behind the Sequins - My Role
I’ve worn a lot of invisible hats behind the scenes of Drag Queen Bingo. From the start, I helped guide the first show — not for money, but for something just as sacred: daily coffee at Bastion Lane Espresso, my absolute happy place (shout out to Gary, Ryan’s partner and Roast Master, who keeps the joy flowing and is also one of my favourite humans).
From photoshoots and styling sessions, designing the posters and promo material, building the sponsor templates, on the ground with setup, mic and sound checks, music cues - basically the unofficial producer/drag doula. I even started teaching Ryan how to sew so he can create custom looks for the stage (because what’s more empowering than making your own sparkle?).
I don’t do it for the recognition — I just want to give Ryan the kind of support I wish I had when I was starting out in fashion, or fumbling through my own “what even is this job?” moments on live TV. It’s been such a joy watching it grow - and even more joyful to see Buttery thrive in heels and on the espresso machine.
