Kenzie Blackheart

Kenzie Blackheart is the stage name of Matt Hunt (born 1996, Essex), an English drag queen who is known for creating HotHaus Drag UK,[1] a drag show regularly performed in Chelmsford and London.[2] Kenzie has also performed in other independent shows including Neurodelicious,[3] Southend-on-Sea's annual LGBT+ Winter Pride event,[4] and Southend Pride.[5]

Kenzie Blackheart
Kenzie Blackheart performing and hosting during Poptasia Festival 2023 in Basildon.
Born
Matt Hunt

7th March 1996
Basildon, Essex
OccupationDrag Queen
Years active2010 - present
Known forHotHaus Drag UK

Personal life

Hunt was born and raised in Basildon, Essex. Hunt started drag at the age of 14, initially performing as Lady Gaga, though later creating their own character of Kenzie Blackheart.[6] Hunt initially performed in a bar in Camden Town before creating HotHaus Drag during the Coronavirus pandemic.[2]

Blackheart confirmed on 25 June 2023 on social media that they identify as non-binary, both in and out of drag, with their pronouns being 'They/Them'.

HotHaus Drag UK

HotHaus Drag UK was created by Kenzie during the Coronavirus pandemic and launched on 8 July 2021.[2] HotHaus Drag UK aims to be a "home and safe space" everyone, regardless of anyones identities.[2] The ethos of HotHaus, which can be heard during every show, demonstrates this by; ‘[operating] an environment built upon equality to everyone, love, respect, consent and the enjoyment and safety to have a good time.'[2]

In 2022, the company was a finalist in the 2022 Panic Awards in the 'Best Regular Night Of The Year' category.[7] In 2023, the show hosted its own stage at Poptasia Festival in Basildon with Cheryl Hole and Tia Kofi from RuPaul's Drag Race UK[8] performing alongside Jason Donovan, Tony Hadley, Liberty X and East 17.[1]

References
  1. "IN PICTURES: Crowds wowed by Jason Donovan and stars at Basildon festival". 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  2. "HotHaus Drag - About Us". HotHaus Drag UK. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  3. "Suffolk drag queens head to London with show that celebrates neurodiversity". 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  4. "Southend church hits back at trolls angered by children's drag queen performance". 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  5. "All you need to know about Southend Pride 2023 on Saturday". 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  6. King, Mel (2021-05-04). "A day in the life of an Essex drag queen who's been performing since 14". EssexLive. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  7. "THE NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN COUNTED. We... - The Panic Awards". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  8. Hume, Holly (2023-01-30). "Drag festival coming to Essex with RuPaul's Drag Race UK stars featured". Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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