At the age of 91, the oldest drag queen in Britain to perform died. Drag performer David Raven, better known by his stage name Maisie Trolette,
Has been a mainstay of Brighton Pride from the event’s inception in 1973. Raven has over fifty years of drag performance experience.
According to the Argus, he was widely considered a legend in the LGBT+ community and was admired for his incisive humor, powerful singing voice, and fiery demeanor.
David was born in 1933 and started his career with Jimmy Court as a member of the drag combo The Trollettes. Raven often performed at places like The Black Cap and the RVT and was regarded.
As a pioneer in the drag scene. He performed alongside several A-list celebrities, whom he was happy to call close friends, and was a mainstay on the pantomine circuit.
Music from all nine decades of David’s life was included during a special birthday gala event held at the Brighton Dome in 2023 to commemorate his 90th birthday.
