Megan Munro - Performer and Producer
Sparklemuffin
Biography
Love Dance
This is a fun, camp act. Fuck boi meets Peacock Spider. Uses mobility aids. Burlesque. Comedy. 4.56mins
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I have been performing for over 21 years, starting as one of the few visible drag kings on Ngunnawal/Ngambri Country (Canberra). With a background in visual arts rather than stage performance, I later discovered burlesque and have combined drag, burlesque and performance art ever since.
My journey has not been straightforward. As a queer, disabled and autistic person, living with chronic illness, there have been times I considered stepping away from performing. However, my passion for creative expression has always brought me back.
Alongside performing, I worked for 30 years in Canberra's community sector as an educator and community worker. I have produced fundraising events including Erase the Binary and Not In Your Head, and I regularly use my facilitation and mentoring skills to support emerging performers.
Experiencing ableism and limited access to performance opportunities led me to create The Queer Variety Show, a platform for queer and disabled performers. Now in its third year, the show provides performance opportunities, skill development and community connection. I continue to mentor performers and help build a more inclusive arts scene.
My work is highly character and costume driven, drawing heavily on my visual arts practice. Since receiving my autism diagnosis later in life, my performance work has become more focused and confident. At 58, after more than two decades on stage, I know performing is not a temporary pursuit but a lifelong one.
My achievements include placing third in Mx Burlesque ACT (2023), second in ApprenTease ACT (2026), and winning the inaugural Most Kreative Kitten award in 2016. I have also facilitated drag king workshops, mentored numerous performers, and been recognised for my disability advocacy, including the 2022 ACT Chief Minister's Inclusion Award for The Queer Variety Show.
I am eager to perform beyond Canberra and connect with new audiences. While disability can make travel challenging, I am excited to create opportunities to share my work more widely.
Construction Worker
Fun, comedic, very bogan Australian act. Hi Vis costume. Swinging 'chain' above the head. ACDC and Cold Chisel. Burlesque. Comedy.
5 mins.
Click on image for link to clip on one drive (blocked on youtube).
Mena Goes to the Disco
Burlesque act by my alter ego Mena Paws. 'Older' lady goes out clubbing, with daggy dancing and tassel twirling on her rollator. Not to mention the carrot. Comedy act.
5 mins. click on link to go to youtube clip.
20th Century Boy
A tribute to glam rock. Technically this is burlesque, but it is probably more drag. Could be done as a roving act. 5 mins.
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Woodstock
Unravelling out of a 1970s inspired crochet costume. This act is technically burlesque but possibly more drag. It was developed for a Miss Kitka's House of Burlesque show which had a 'Woodstock' theme. All acts had to use music performed at the original woodstock. This is performed to Creedence Clearwater Revival and Jefferson Airplane. 5 minutes.
More being added as I get good film footage.
Play Time.
The first kink scene between the two players. Scary clown, who taunts their 'pet' . A bit club kid.
burlesque. Duo (could be performed with a stage kitten or other helper, other). Uses mobility aid (walking stick). Comedic elements. 5 mins.
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Smoking Jacket
Sexy striptease to blues music. Filmed here at Mx Burlesque ACT in 2023. It is better as a roving act, or one where the stage can be left.
5 mins.
