Last Saturday, we attended Spolnoćka [eng. untranslateble], a pop-up performance by the drag queer collective from Zagreb, House of Flamingo. It’s hard to even describe what happened, but one thing is for sure: the hosts, including Colinda Evangelista, Entity, and Roxanne, along with many other performers, delivered a unique and memorable evening full of storytelling, drama, and breaking of stereotypes.

House of Flamingo has been active for over ten years, promoting drag culture through various projects such as DRAGram, S.R.C.E. Show, Fanny Pack, and Spolnoćka. Their most recent production took place last Saturday, January 11, at Močvara Club. The collective typically consists of four drag queens, but Spazam Orgazam was absent due to illness.
The show began around 11 PM, with this particular Spolnoćka titled Djevojčica sa žigicama 2 [eng. The Little Match Girl 2], starring the talented Helena Ostojić (aka Ursula Away), a dancer and waacking instructor at Station No. 5 dance studio.
The title “Spolnoćka” refers to the night before Christmas, during which time the show is traditionally held. However, the show was postponed from December 20 due to the tragic event in Zagreb. Moreover, the absence of the fourth queen, Spazam, likely led to some changes in the performance plans. Although the Christmas atmosphere wasn’t fully felt, the story of the little match girl provided a winter vibe. The character from Anderson’s fairy tale was completely personalized in their style, reimagining her as a girl from Herzegovina, an area often stereotypically referred to as one with people of a more conservative mindset.
Storytelling & Stereotypes
Colinda Evangelista, Entity, and Roxanne transformed Močvara into a safe space for self-expression. While their performance might have initially seemed vulgar and provocative (and it actually is), they gave the audience exactly what they needed – a space where it’s okay to say and be whatever you desire. They owned the stage fearlessly, pushing the boundaries by showcasing not only their physical attributes (Entity’s fabulous tits) but, more importantly, their sense of humor and talent for captivating an entire room with a creative and engaging program.
By personifying their characters as prostitutes and alcoholics, and exaggerating the stereotypes often associated with the LGBTQ+ community, they showcase a resistance to society. The best way possible, in my opinion, through art and humor, as they fight against mindsets that have no place in the 21st century. They create an atmosphere in which people feel truly accepted, knowing they are surrounded by like-minded individuals who see the same issues in the world around them.
The performance unfolded in two acts that were packed with content, including dance and vocal numbers, sketches, and lip sync acts. In addition to the queens’ makeup artistry, the entire stage design was well-matched to the story set in a brothel.

The entire show had a clear structure – it was well-rehearsed yet managed to feel spontaneous, as if it was created in the moment, which only strengthened their connection with the audience and maintained the friendly vibe that defines their performances.
Throughout the evening, both international and local songs were performed, including some covers with the HOF signature. Colinda kicked off the night with her vocal performance of Mein Herr by Liza Minnelli, after which Entity quickly took the stage with her interpretation of PE I KU by Serbian Sajsi MC, supported by dancers Jakov Gugić and Luka Mijalković. Roxanne appeared on stage with a lip-sync performance of Be Italian, a song by LGBTQ+ icon Fergie.
They fully embodied the vibrant essence of drag, being unapologetically “extra,” characterized by expressive makeup, bold costumes, a cabaret aesthetic, and unfiltered discussions about their sexuality – in short, they were sexy, sassy divas to the core.
Spazam Orgazam’s absence was filled by Ana Erić, a professional dancer who took on the role of a health inspector. The cast also included Karla Kostadinovski, the show’s producer, in the role of a janitor, and Ana Kovačić, who delivered a saxophone performance.
Compared to last year’s show S.R.C.E. which I saw on Valentine’s Day, Spolnoćka placed much more emphasis on the dramaturgical aspects of the story and was more expressive in its acting. In S.R.C.E., there were more dancers involved, with an emphasis on dance and short, disconnected sketches between performances.
After the show, the audience enjoyed an after-party with Babilonska, a DJ and founder of the ZEZ Festival at KSET Club, who kept the energy alive with heavy bass occasionally mixed with some pop hits. Overall, it was a highly authentic performance that had an experimental vibe, perfectly complementing the evening as a whole.

It’s best to experience this unique blend of humor and art for yourself at their next performance: Fanny Pack on June 14 at Boogaloo. – follow House of Flamingo on Instagram for more information!