Under The Brolly

We're back after a brief hiatus! We licked our wounds after a postponed gig and got wine drunk and talked some shit about our most recent Faves & Shitters! Crack open that wine diva's and hustlers! It's a long one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We made it folks, the grand finale of Drag Idol Newcastle 2026 at Boulevard. In Under The Brolly tradition we were joined by the outgoing winner Sxarlett to discuss the highs and what seemed like more highs of a spectacular end to the Drag Idol season. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back for episode 5 of Drag Idol 2026 to talk all things prop and live week. We of course brought company! This one has been a long time coming, we had the pleasure of being joined by the people's princess, the mother of Newcastle drag and queen of our hearts....Miss Rory We also had a surprise appearance from the dashing Alan.....Which made Mea's day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Better late than never! We're back for week 4 and we didn't come alone. We have brought a very special guest in the form of the mother of the Newcastle drag scene and our very own drag mother. Pebble Dash We had a blast recording this and we hope you enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Groups and teams are now expected at this point in Drag Idol Newcastle and we were treated to duo's for this years week 3 of the competition! Who rose to the top and who fell to the bottom? Find out with Laila and Mea joined by extra special guest and staple of the Newcastle drag scene 2 time semi finalist and Drag Idol All Stars runner up Risque.....who said nowt. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Back for Week 2 of Newcastle Drag Idol coverage and we have dragged a special guest kicking and screaming for her third visit to Under The Brolly! Not other than the host of Drag Idol Newcastle Gladys Duffy! We hope you enjoy the ins and outs of mentor week x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 years of Drag Idol and we're back to celebrate the emerald anniversary with a new and improved Under The Brolly! Keep your eyes peeled for weekly episodes and new special guests and interviews on the best and worst of your favourite drag competition. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi ladies, gaydies and theydies! We're back with another loosley themed episode recalling some of our childhood crushes. Enjoy the trip down memory lane, good luck figuring out the ranking system because we aren't even sure how it works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! Join us for a good old catch up episode discussing some of our favourite gigs and memories of the year and give our first round of random Faves and Shitters! Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry it's taken so long but as the title suggests better late than never! We're finally back with the finale episode covering Drag Idol Newcastle 2025. In Under The Brolly tradition we didn't come alone we had the pleasure of being joined by outgoing queen and winner of 2024 the wacky and wonderful Reese Wetherspooon. Join us for this throwback episode for all of our thoughts on another amazing D...

Hope you're all prepared for this one. If Drag Idol Newcastle prop and live week wasn't already wild enough we have roped in superstar Charmaine Diamond White as our fabulous guest host to help us discuss it all......And it's a long one! As expected in the final hurdle before the grand finale at Boulevard Newcastle we saw triumphs and flops and we can't wait to share our thoughts. Enjoy x Hosted o...

Suprise! We have a little treat for you. We were supposed to have a very special guest host for our episode covering Teams Week of Drag Idol Newcastle however we have decided to give you a bonus episode instead with none other than a Drag Idol legend, former winner and 1 half of Dragon and The Whale.....Plopalina Shitstorm. We hope you enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Here we go again! Back at Rusty's Showbar for teams week of Drag Idol, Newcastle. The week sure to bring things from a simmer to a boil. With an additonal challenge of pantomime themed performances and an industry proffessional in the form of guest judge Tom Whalley we ended up with a night filled with laughs, excitement, drama and tension. Plenty to talk about this week, enjoy x Hosted on Acast....

Time for Halloween...In March! A theme from years gone by of Drag Idol Newcastle was back in the form of Monsters Ball at Rusty's Showbar. The blood was flowing and the drama was brewing and bubbling, join us as we discuss the week. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back for week 2 to enjoy the best, the bizarre and the worst of british at Drag Idol Newcastle. Thank you all for the continued support, Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new year, an all new shitstorm year of Drag Idol Newcastle! We're thrilled to be back and to share our thoughts with you from week 1 at Rusty's Showbar. It's a long one divas so get some snacks! Sorry about the poor sound quality we were at the mercy of technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back again! Join us as we catch up and run through our All Star moments of 2024. We will be back fresh in the new year before Drag Idol Newcastle starts again. Enjoy x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Laila and Mea for the very first edition of Under the Brolly Live, Recorded at Bobby's Newcastle on the 23rd May 2024 as part of a special of Open Drag Showcase hosted by Pebble Dash ! It was such a fun night, a special thanks to Bobby's, Pebble and everyone that came along to watch and support. We hope you enjoy it x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We made it folks! The finale of Drag Idol Newcastle at the purple palace no less, Boulevard. Join Mea and very special guest co host in the form of 2023 winner, the artist formely known as Dyldo... Dylan D. Dixon ! Follow Dylan to keep up to date with her MX Great Britain journey (oooop spoiler) and follow Leviath Anne Designs if you liked Mea's finale gown and would like something made. Thank you...

Prop and live week!. A week in Drag Idol that has long been a staple and deciding factor on who we will be seeing in the grand finale at Boulevard. It was an amazing week culminating in some tough choices for the judges. We can't wait for you to hear our thoughts, enjoy and see you at the final x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a night week 4 of Drag Idol Newcastle was! With a theme of groups we were in for one hell of treat. We saw highs, lows and what is being referred to as the best number in drag idol history since the days of cheesecake. There was a lot of surprises throughout the night and we can't wait for you to hear our thoughts. Enjoy x Interviews with Host of Drag Idol Gladys Duffy and Team Bipty P, Reese...

There's no business like show business! Welcome back everyone, thank you kindly for your continued support we hope you're enjoying listening as much as we're being back. Join us for our thoughts on Week 3 of Drag Idol Newcaste for musicals week. It was incredible show and the contestants should be very proud of themselves! Interviews with the amazing Louise from LAH Photography , longtime judge an...

Join us once again for our thoughts on Week 2 of Drag Idol, Newcastle held at Rusty's Show Bar With a theme of iconic impersonations in their hands, we saw both falls and triumphs from the remaining contestants. Enjoy x Many thanks to everyone who has listened so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One whole year of Under the Brolly! Thank you to everyone who has stuck with and supported us. What a way to welcome you back for season 2 than where it all started...Drag Idol Newcastle A new year and new era, we hope you enjoy the first episode and join us again next time out of the rain and Under the Brolly for all your usual drag idol review chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Welcome back! We hope you enjoy this catch up episode full of the usual unhinged nonsense, tangents and shite talking with a death dropping trifle eater and a gothy Haggy Castle dance champion. Details of a family trip to Edinburgh, a Lesbihen do at Haggerston Castle and Drag Idol Newcastle 2024 line up predicitions all for your beautiful delicate ears! Thanks again for your continued support x Ho...