Always Look on the Bright Side of Drag
Updated: 1 day ago
By Alyx Ander
Drag is a highly personal art form. For me it's come partially from my love of musical theatre, but current inability to participate in that. It's too much time, too inflexible (single mum!), and relies on passing auditions. In drag I get to invent my own characters and as long as I can get a booking, I can explore almost anything I want. Drag is also just a fantastic place to belong – there's no gender-based violence, discrimination, anything like that, or if there is that person doesn't last long!
Weird Alyx arose out of my musical ability, piano accordion is one of my more advanced instruments, and after I stumbled upon the whole parody genre, it seemed like a logical step. This piece has evolved a bit since its inaugural performance, but its original performance is an important part of its history and so it is given here. I hope that future Weird Alyx performances will include other instruments such as violin, keyboard, and recorder.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Drag
Original song by Monty Python
Parody by Alyx Ander (Australian Drag King)
Originally performed at Mr Sporties talent round, 30 May 2026
(Sing to the tune of 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life')
Some things on stage are bad
They can really make you mad
Other things just make you check your phone
If your act is not engaging
Don’t let it be enraging
Support them, share the wisdom that you know
And….
Always look on the bright side of drag
[kazoo]
Always look on the right side of drag
[kazoo]
If your act seems jolly rotten
There’s something you’ve forgotten
And that’s to laugh and smile and dance and sing
When you’re feeling in the dumps
Don’t be silly chumps
Just thrust your hips a little
That’s the thing
And….
Always look on the bright side of drag
[kazoo]
Always look on the right side of drag
[kazoo]
For life is quite absurd
And drag’s the final word
You must always face the audience with a bow
Just do a little spin
Rip your pants off with a grin
It’s easy, if you can’t I’ll show you how
And….
Always look on the bright side of burlesque
[kazoo]
And just before you blame it on a bad tech
[kazoo]
Drag’s a piece of shit
When you look at it
Drag’s a laugh, burlesque’s a joke, it’s true
You know it’s just a show
Keep ‘em laughing when you go
Just remember, make them fall in love with you
And….
Always look on the bright side of drag
[kazoo]
Always look on the right side of drag
[kazoo]
[Keychange]
[Repeat as long as the vibe checks out]
Alyx (he/him) is the guy your mother warned you about - smart, sexy, suave, too good to be true. He seamlessly blends draglesque, dance, live music, and his background in musical theatre in a captivating performance. Alyx’s signature blend of gentleman and badboy is guaranteed to drive you crazy and leave you begging for more.
Follow Alyx on Instagram: @alyx.ander_
