Ginger Johnson: Drag legend on identity, community & the future of queer spaces | Proudly in Conversation

In this episode, we’re joined by drag legend Ginger Johnson for an open and honest conversation about identity, belonging, mental health, and what it really means to create and sustain, inclusive queer spaces today. We also explore the impact of club closures and the loss of LGBTQ+ venues, and why community spaces still matter more than ever.  If the issues raised in this episode resonate with you, find out more about the work we're doing to protect LGBTQ+ rights and how you can get involved: ▶️ https://www.stonewall.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us  ✨ In this episode: Drag as art, identity and activism  The closure of queer clubs and safe spaces  Community, belonging and mental health  Finding joy, resilience and expression through performance  🎧 Mentions & links: David Hoyle - https://www.instagram.com/DavidHoyleUniversalThe Homo Sapiens Podcast  Elaine Stritch – At Liberty (YouTube)  “Gotta Have a Gimmick” – Royal Variety Performance (Paul O’Grady, Cilla Black, Barbara Windsor)  Ginger Johnson – Showpony 💬 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe on Spotify, Youtube, Amazon and Apple Podcasts We’d also love to hear your thoughts or questions — email us at: [email protected] ⭐ Leaving a 5-star review really helps more people discover these stories. Proudly in Conversation is a Stonewall production. Jingle by legendary rock band @EMF.