All the King's Men: Mansplaining with Drag Kings
Meat's back on the menu — the drag kings of Sorry Not Sorry return in Fringe's most unapologetically manly improv show! "Brilliant but bonkers", this fellowship of bros bring their unique brand of machismo to this unrecorded advice podcast, answering your questions about love, life, and the good in the world worth fighting for.
This is a very unique show. I like the unique improv format, which allows for audience questions improv scenes and even some musical numbers!
I think everyone should go to see this!
This show has been a Fringe tradition of mine for a few years now. The kings of Sorry Not Sorry Improv have never let me down.
The dance numbers that open and close the show are high energy, and it's a lot of fun to watch how each performer brings their character into the choreography.
The advice is... well, it's as good as you'd expect. The improv scenes are quick and witty. I appreciate how this panel of experts works together to make sure each king has a moment in the show where they're in the spotlight.
The show was great! I was very impressed to see a big array of drag artists that all brought something unique and personal to their individual roles. I look forward to seeing how each persona develops over time.
The musical numbers (especially the first one) were a huge win for me! J-Pat's rhythm and understated dance moves were absolutely perfect for the character and very satisfying.
My main concern was that it was a biiiiiit hard to hear some of the dialogue from the back but a different sound system or louder delivery would account for that.
From Santa Claus to Heated Rivalry to the Wee Book Inn cat, this Drag King improv group took the audience through a G-Spot Galaxy Land rollercoaster of absolute hilarity with a classic masculinity podcast, fantastic characters, and genuinely incredible lip sync choreography.
All The Kings Men: Mansplaining with Drag Kings put on by Sorry Not Sorry Improv consists of a rotating cast of 8 incredible kings, including one absolutely crushing it on the keyboard throughout the show.
A quote that exactly explains this show is “perfectly ridiculous.” This show was hilarious, wild, and playful, but it was also expertly executed and incredibly well put together. It is very evident that so much care, time, and effort has gone into making this troupe and this show what it is now. The cast’s perfect comedic timing added tremendously to the show, keeping the audience cheering, whooping, and dying of laughter the entire time.
In all seriousness, this show was truly fantastic. Whether you are an experienced drag show attendee or a brand new audience member — if you love drag, comedy, and want to truly experience “the joys of janhood,” absolutely make your way down to see this show at the fringe - you will not regret it!
Hilarious! Each King has a distinct personality and play off each other as a perfect ensemble. My only critique has to do with the venue. Without having a raised stage, anyone behind the second row cant see whats happening on the floor. There was a fantastic finale dance number that involved a lot of floor work, and everyone was craning their necks to try and get a peek. Maybe next year they can get a venue with a raised stage?
A wild ride from start to finish. Fantastic energy and great performer chemistry. Every show is so wildly different, you never know what to expect.
This is the only show at fringe I make it a point to try and see every single performance! They masterfully turn the audience questions into uncontrollably funny scenes. The Dance numbers at the start and end of the show are also a treat!
I cannot recommend them enough! Remember to think of a question to put into the jar so you can have a chance of having yours read out!
All The Kings Men: Mansplaining with Drag Kings is a comedic show produced by Sorry Not Sorry Improv is a hilarious one hour live ‘podcast’ where six Drag Kings give the audience advice on everything from relationships to the best way to bulk up. The cast are pros as setting up sketches and thinking on their feet. They work well together, building off each other. One of the hardest parts about an unscripted show is that it’s well - unscripted but this crew’s performances felt so clean that you almost forget that the whole show is merely built on the spot. The group got in to character with such ease, never breaking once. This was my first ever drag show and I didn’t know what to expect but I found my self laughing the whole time, as did the audience. One of the funnest improv shows I’ve seen in awhile. The show was entirely sold out, not a single seat was left unclaimed. Grab your tickets to All The Kings Men: Mainsplaining with Drag Kings while you still can at the Edmonton Fringe August 18th - 24th, 2025 at the Sugar Swing Ballroom.