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Bringing prostate cancer into the open

It's a startling fact that prostate cancer kills a man every hour in the UK. In fact, 1 in 11 men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. Yet, while breast cancer receives huge public support, 70% of adults in the UK don’t even know what the prostate does.

But we want that to change. The Great Drag Race is a film that will follow eleven men who have been affected by prostate cancer and who are at different stages of managing the disease as they embark on an extraordinary journey. Through their personal stories we will learn about the disease and how it affects men’s lives.

Our brave cast want to put the issue of prostate cancer firmly in the minds of the public, so these ordinary men of all ages, shapes and sizes will join forces and undergo training to become drag queens for one spectacular show at a London club. By physically transforming themselves into women, they will draw attention to their plight – and change the country’s attitude to ‘male issues’ for good.

The film will follow our chaps as they each work with a choreographer, a stylist, and a professional drag queen to perfect a simple routine to be performed to a rapturous reception in a cabaret club.

But that’s only half the story. These men will all be helping to raise awareness on a national scale. The big aim is to set a new world record and persuade 10,000 ordinary blokes to don dresses and join them in a 26 mile march through London on 20th June 2010.

So, if you happen to be - or know - a fearless fellow who has been affected by prostate cancer and wants help to raise awareness of this disease then we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t feel ready to talk on camera about your experiences then you can still get involved in The Great Drag Race national march so please do get in touch.

With your help, this film will raise everyone’s awareness of a disease that is talked about all too infrequently.

Please get in touch with Caroline Coombs, Nic Bathurst or Rosie Saunders at Montambanco Productions http://montambanco.com

Email: carolinecoombs@montambanco.com or nicbathurst@montambanco.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 7765-225-108 or +44 (0) 7956-386-530