Fancy a bit of drag today, monsieur?
Made it to Broken Hill today. Had a
look at the painted Palace Hotel. This pub featured a bit in the
movie, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. There are murals painted on
pretty much every internal wall and ceiling. Not surprising given
that Broken Hill is and has been home to some pretty famous Aussie
artists (not dropping names but the late, great Pro Hart lived here –
going there tomorrow – I hear there are a couple of Piccasos
there). So, apparently when they filmed Priscilla in Broken Hill, the
three lead actors dolled out in their drag gear, got out of the bus
and just walked up the main street in Broken Hill, much to the
amazement and amusement of the locals. What you see in the movie is
exactly the reactions of the locals, no acting there. I was wondering
if monsieur would like to recreate the scene. Guess not! We did have
a nod to Priscilla travelling around, a lovely shoe keyring hanging
and the obligatory French flag.
But just look at what I found in
downtown Broken Hill today! Now that's a much better homage to
Priscilla.
posted by Trish at 5:04 AM
2 Comments:
In my quest for all things Priscilla we actually didn't see much. Just sign out the front of the Palace Hotel, with some blingy handbags and shoes for sale, and the tour leader at Coober Pedy told us that most of the filming there took place at the local drive-in. But I did find the ultimately grail. At the airport in Broken Hill we did see a transgender taxi driver. Lovely blonde lady, nicely dressed, but your voice so did give it away. Thank you, we loved you, made our day.
I am Kirsti the taxi driver you met at the airport, I hope you return soon and go for another ride in my cab
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