Exclusive Review: “Magic Dyke” – The Drag King Revolution Hits Brighton Fringe.

By special invitation, I slipped past the curtain at The Little Puck to witness one of Brighton Fringe 2025’s most talked-about underground sensations — and it did not disappoint. There’s fringe, and then there’s “Magic Dyke” — a genre-defying spectacle that doesn’t just challenge the norms of cabaret, it shatters them with glitter-coated bravado. Set […]

By special invitation, I slipped past the curtain at The Little Puck to witness one of Brighton Fringe 2025’s most talked-about underground sensations — and it did not disappoint.

There’s fringe, and then there’s “Magic Dyke” — a genre-defying spectacle that doesn’t just challenge the norms of cabaret, it shatters them with glitter-coated bravado. Set in the intimate yet electric Circus Yard venue, this late-night offering delivers a riotous, sensual, and deeply affirming drag king experience that cements Jamie Fuxx and company as boundary-pushing legends in the making.

Jamie Fuxx, both ringleader and rogue Casanova, commands the spotlight with smoldering charisma, guiding us through a night that’s part striptease, part satire, and all heart. Fuxx doesn’t just host; he seduces the crowd into a communal celebration of fluid masculinity, body confidence, and unfiltered joy. No one escapes the glitter — or the grin.

Each performer is meticulously cast — from the smirking heartthrob in leather to the suavely suited soul crooner. This isn’t token representation; it’s a full-on cultural reclamation. Drag kings have arrived — and they’re not just filling space, they’re owning it.

The choreography? Sharp. The audience interaction? Dangerously flirtatious. But what elevates Magic Dyke beyond gimmick is its authenticity. Beneath the rhinestones and roaring applause lies a powerful undercurrent of resistance: a radical assertion that pleasure, pride, and playfulness are political acts — especially for those living outside the binary.

Reviewer Rating: A dyketastic 5/5

Reviewer Verdict: Magic Dyke isn’t just a show. It’s a cultural reset. Bold, brilliant, and bare-chested — this is the Brighton Fringe at its raw, rebellious best. Catch it while you can. Or risk being the one who missed the moment.