To begin with, it is a social phenomenon. There are hundreds made throughout the UK. In discos, nightclubs, theaters and pubs. This costume consists of a show lasting approximately three hours in which a Drag Queen (a man dressed as a woman) participates, two Male Strippers (who take off their entire costume to the rhythm of recorded music and remain naked) and a disc jockey.
The form is usually a revue in which the drag queen competes throughout the performance; introduction, interludes between the acts of the strip, and an ending. The typical Drag appears in outrageous sequin dresses, an extravagant wig and exaggerated makeup with high heels and is expected to be a talented comedian. Strippers wear a variety of costumes, usually based on uniforms, movie heroes, and stereotypical work clothes (such as construction workers). Most of the time, their costumes are fastened with a substance called Velcro that comes apart easily and makes for quick and amazing removal of the costume.
The music provided by the Disc Jockey is popular, uplifting and gives the women a lively atmosphere to drink and dance in and provides the acts with their background.
Most Drag is unapologetic: a man in a dress with his exaggerated feminine attributes, wigs, false eyelashes, false breasts, painted nails, sparkly jewelry, and high heels.
The typical Stripper is expected to be handsome, muscular, and tanned. His penis is enlarged by using an elastic band. She is expected to show a cheeky and sexy personality and use his nudity to provoke screams and laughter.
Both Drag Queens and Male Strippers have wide support from fans who travel distances to see their idols. Many Drag Queens provide the sound systems for the smaller venues and work in collaboration with the Disc Jockey. The strippers arrive with their music on tape or minidisc and hand it to the Disc Jockey before the show starts. Bachelorette parties are generally attended entirely by women, with the quartet being the only men there to entertain them.
The strippers increase their fee by selling publicity photographs of themselves after the show. Many Drag Queens organize the Bachelorette Parties themselves although there are numerous Agencies and clubs that organize the Shows. These will charge a percentage for their services, agreed individually with the artists.