Performers Sonya (L) and Naomi, joke as they apply make-up backstage for "Lady Boys of Bangkok" show the "Beauties and the beats

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Performers Sonya (L) and Naomi, joke as they apply make-up backstage ahead of a performace of the "Beauties and the Beats" the new tour for the "Lady Boys of Bangkok" an annual favourite at the Brighton Fringe Festival Wednesday May 13, 2015. The show features 16 of Thailand's Lady Boys and more than 200 lavish costumes. It is the 17th season for the show at Brighton during the festival and runs until May 30. Photograph : © Luke MacGregor +44 (0) 79 79 74 50 30

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