051: JP McCue aka Mary Mac (Part Two)
Join host Andrew Keates for The Show People Podcast, recorded live from The Two Brewers in Clapham.
In Part Two of this unmissable conversation, Andrew welcomes back JP McCue – better known as Mary Mac – one of the UK’s most beloved drag performers, celebrated for her tartan, powerhouse vocals, and infamous Mary Mac medley across theatres, cruise ships, and queer venues worldwide.
Episode Highlights Include:
- Touring in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – backstage antics, challenges, and why it continues to inspire young audiences.
- Life at sea – the realities of performing on cruise ships and the sacrifices behind a career in drag.
- La Cage Aux Folles at Regent’s Park – memories from one of the UK’s most joyful open-air productions.
- Panto life – writing, starring, and sometimes directing your own!
- Thoughts on RuPaul’s Drag Race – is it a force for good?
- Friendship with Bianca Del Rio and reflections on today’s drag scene.
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Special thanks
to Liam Chaplin, Adam Deamer, Oliver Blatherwick, Rhys Godfrey, and of course, JP McCue
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connect with him at www.marymacofficial.co.uk
Thank you for your support - until next time, love always x