Corrimal man Adam Larkham has whipped out his make-up brush, donned his favourite wig and strapped up his corset in a quest to snare the biggest gig of his colourful career so far.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The 27-year-old wants to co-host MTV’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras coverage alongside popular drag queen Courtney Act next month.
So he put together a 30-second video clip explaining why he should be the next host and hopes Illawarra people will get on board by sharing the love – and the clip – amongst friends.
Already, Courtney Act has noticed the vivacious actor’s efforts, liking the instagram post of his audition.
‘’Growing up I’ve always loved creative arts, anything from painting to drama has been my passion,’’ Adam said. ‘’If I’m honest my main goal is to become famous; live the dream. So when an opportunity arises to take a step in that direction, I jump for it.’’
Adam came across the MTV: PRIDE search for a host competition on Facebook.
’’I have to send in a video clip explaining why I should be the next host,’’ he said.
‘’Immediately I started thinking how can I show my love for entertainment and my passion for helping out the LGBTQI community. So I decided to show some of my creative personality throughout the clip.
‘’I whipped out my makeup brush, my wigs and corset and lip synced for my life. I thought it was a good chance to demonstrate my outlandish personality, past costumes and characters to help showcase my talent.’’
Housewives have already grown to love the vivacious Adam when he took the Tupperware world by storm. In his role as a Tupperware drag queen, he became the second highest selling consultant in the region in his first month.
Adam has also performed in a variety of stage shows, including working as a French drag queen in a dinner cabaret show in the Blue Mountains, and he’s taught acting since 2007.
This MTV gig wouldn’t be his first foray into television – in 2007 he entered the Big Brother ‘’up late’’ video competition and took out the grand prize.
I whipped out my makeup brush, my wigs and corset and lip synced for my life
- Adam Larkham
The Mardi Gras gig would combine all his loves – performing, watching MTV and being gay. The competition closed on Friday and Adam is hoping television executives will have no choice but to hire him.
Like many Australians growing up gay, the Corrimal man has felt insecure about how he will be perceived by the wider community.
‘’I love the Mardi Gras because out of 365 days in a year we get one day to be who we are, without feeling insecure or judged,’’ he said.
‘’One day isn't a lot but it keeps me excited for the other 364 days.’’
‘’Luckily I have had the most amazing family and extended family who have embraced me for me and supported me in every aspect of my life.
‘’Being gay doesn't define me but it is a huge part of who I am. My first Mardi Gras was so overwhelming but in the best way, I saw glitter and abs and lots of gold short shorts.
‘’I was hooked. Since then I have made every effort to go every year. Last year was my first Mardi Gras in drag and it was so liberating, I felt like a celebrity.
‘’We get one night to go completely crazy and let everything out. It's safe, fun and friendly for everyone.’’
The 2017 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival runs in Sydney from February 17 to March 5. The parade, along Oxford and Flinders Streets, is on March 4.
The first Sydney march was on June 24, 1978.
It was the city’s answer to the international Gay Solidarity Celebrations taking place across America, and in protest of homophobic Festival of Light campaigner Mary Whitehouse's visit to Australia.
However, the event was met with police violence, as 53 men and women were arrested.
Today the parade attracts crowds of over 500,000, with the largest expected this year with 12,000 colourful participants.
