ZOWIE

On a sunny december thursday in 1961 a baby boy was born with electric blue booties and a penchant for shiny objects. Little did we realize that this sweet colourful child would grow up to be one of the most domineering influences in the Australian Drag Industry.As a child, young Zowie showed a definite flair for artistic expression, busying himself with ballet, tap dancing, music, drawing and singing with his guitar while juggling other activities like swimming and football. just to keep them guessing.As Zowie hit the 70's his entire existence could be summed up in one word.. "Queen".This word defined him and his new lifestyle and the band that he loved more than life itself.He left school to become a Draftsman at the C.S.I.R.O Soils Department and was accepted in the Stanley Street Art School where he studied Drawing and DesignIt was the 80's and Zowie hit the Scene looking like a punk rocker and ready to take on new and wonderful challenges.Having experimented with Fashion Film Modeling and Gender Bendering in the Industry he found his way on stage with a cast of show girls called Galaxy Girls, the most ambitious show of its type ever staged .Zowie starred in, directed and produced many shows in Adelaide over the next few years working with Skye Brooks, Margaret Scott, and Teresa Green to name but a few.Zowie, having conquered Adelaide, decided to try his luck in Sydney at the Erskenville Hotel (of Priscilla fame). There he worked to packed houses, in the highest paid drag show in Sydney and found many new fans and admirers.Zowie has not limited himself to the gay scene. He has also worked in Television, The Australian Ballet, The Australian Opera and many of the major Musicals performed throughout Australia.One of his highlights of his career was when he had the opportunity to meet the late great Peter Allen in the 80's. Funny enough, many years later, he ended up working in Wardrobe as a Dresser on both Australian productions on Peter Allen's life ' the Boy from Oz 'starring Todd McKenney and Hugh Jackman.Zowie has performed in numerous major dance party events throughout Australia including Mardi Gras, Sleaze Ball, Red Raw and Winter Daze to name a few.On moving to Melbourne in the early 90's he joined the popular' Lipstix ' He then went on to work with Paris and Rita in the award winning show P.Z.R.Currently Zowie is the Master of all Madness at The Market Nightclub where he mainly concentrates his time producing and directing the fabulous shows that feature on Saturday nights. Over the years, Zowie has been honored with numerous awards.He loves working with new talent and occasionally graces the stage when he feels inspired to Perform..................................................... ............... ............................................................ ................ ............................................................ ................ ............................................................ ................