The Alternative Queen of Bath contest announces judges
The
severed head of Anne Boleyn is set to become one of the judges of Baths first
Alternative Queen competition, part of this years Bath Fringe Festival which
begins this week. This most regal of contests will form the finale of the
Exposition of Cabaret, Vintage Fashion and Burlesque, being held at the
Speigeltent on the 10th June.
The
late Tudor Queen will join other Judges to decide who will win the enviable
title of Alternative Queen of Bath 2012. Promoters, Smutter & Snells, have
also announced that other judges will include Edward VII, the severed head of Anne Boleyn and the
reigning Alternative Miss Bristol 2012.
The
theme for this years event will of course ‘60 Glorious Years’
and contestants costumes and titles should reflect a momentous event that has
occurred since 1952. A lavish coronation ceremony will follow the competition
where the successful contestant will take their rightflul place on a bespoke
made throne and adorned with crown jewels befitting their title.
Audience
members are also encouraged to plan their outfits too in order to get Regal at
the Speigel.
The
Alternative Queen of Bath contest is inspired by Andrew Logan, sculptor and
English accentric, who created the now notorious Alternative Miss World
competion that has been held in London since 1972.
Compere
Countess Ars’Uppi said “We have
a great line up of judges who I’m sure will, with the exception of Anne
Boleyn, be able to keep their heads when making their decisions.“
Contest organisers confirm
that there is still time to enter the competition which closes on May 31st.
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