A WRITER, PERFORMER AND THEATRE MAKER WITH A sweet tooth FOR THE RIDICULOUS.
A WRITER, PERFORMER AND THEATRE MAKER WITH A sweet tooth FOR THE RIDICULOUS.
Following a 15-years-long career as a critically acclaimed cabaret artist and theatre maker, Ginger shot to international stardom when she was crowned the winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race UK series five. Since then, she has wowed theatre-goers, festival crowds and Pride revellers across the globe, cementing her reputation as a powerhouse drag performer with a big heart and an even bigger mouth.
"A force to be reckoned with" - the Londonist
Ginger’s theatre credits include self-penned one woman and ensemble productions that push the boundaries of drag and theatre conventions to create unforgettable live experiences for her audiences. These include: Down The Rabbit Hole, 2016 (★★★★★ - TimeOut) The Queen’s Head, 2017 (★★★★★ - TimeOut) How To Catch A Krampus, 2018 (★★★★★ - Londonist) Ginger Johnson’s Happy Place, 2019 (★★★★★ - The Wee Review) Escape From Planet Trash, 2019 (★★★★★ - A Younger Theatre) Dog Show, 2021 (★★★★★ - Spy in the Stalls). She also starred as Captain Hook (Peter Pan, 2024) in pantomime in London’s West End.
"unforgettable to the core" - the upcoming
Her most recent solo theatre adventure (Ginger Johnson Blows Off!, 2024) in which she attempted to live out her childhood dream of becoming a daredevil stuntwoman, received five star rave reviews and played to sold out houses in Edinburgh (Pleasance Theatre), London (Soho Theatre), and main house venues up and down the UK.
"Creative Mastermind" - Wonderland
On screen, Ginger has created and starred in her own genre-bending TV show (Ginger’s House, 2024) which aired on BBC Three and showcased her love of classic British sitcoms alongside her notorious taste for chaos. She has also written and co-presented a groundbreaking digital breakfast show (Wakey!, 2020) which focussed on mental health and wellbeing and ran for over 250 episodes.
"The new milennium's hope for equality, acceptance and empowerment" - Broadway Baby
Surprising, irreverent and deliciously silly, Ginger’s work - both on and off the stage - has seen her carve out a name for herself as an unstoppable force of creativity and Queer joy.
