Drag performer Chris Dennis, known as La Voix, is debuting a new act impersonating Karen Carpenter in hotpants [1].
This expansion marks a strategic shift for Dennis as he moves from niche performance spaces into mainstream television and large-scale commercial entertainment. By diversifying his portfolio, he is attempting to bridge the gap between drag culture and traditional variety entertainment.
Dennis is scaling his work across several high-profile venues for the 2026-2027 season [1]. His upcoming projects include appearances on the UK television program Strictly Come Dancing and roles in West End-style musical theatre productions [1].
Beyond the stage and screen, Dennis is expanding his presence on the high seas. He has performed on approximately 130 cruises [1]. This extensive experience in the cruise industry has led him to venture into swinger cruises, further diversifying the audiences he reaches [1].
"I’ve done more cruises than Jane McDonald," Dennis said [1].
Dennis said he is "thrilled" to push his career into these new venues [1]. The move reflects a broader trend of drag artistry moving from clubs into the center of popular culture, following his previous associations with Eurovision and Drag Race [1].
“"I’ve done more cruises than Jane McDonald."”
The transition of La Voix from specialized drag venues to mainstream platforms like Strictly Come Dancing and musical theatre illustrates the continuing commercialization and normalization of drag in the UK. By pairing a subversive image—such as Karen Carpenter in hotpants—with traditional entertainment formats, Dennis is leveraging a 'crossover' appeal that targets both LGBTQ+ audiences and general entertainment consumers.
