Acentra West

Cape Town · he/him

Drag performer, host and MC in Cape Town — an illusion you don’t want to miss.

Acentra West is the stage persona of Aidan Ward, a Cape Town-based drag artist, entertainer, host and event specialist passionate about creating extraordinary experiences, connecting people and making every event unforgettable. Combining captivating performances, charismatic hosting, audience engagement and creative event concepts, Acentra brings personality, glamour, humour and professionalism to every stage. For Acentra, entertainment is about more than taking the stage: it is about creating an atmosphere, connecting with an audience and giving people a reason to return. His approach combines creativity, inclusivity, storytelling, music, humour and a distinctive flair for the dramatic. He tailors experiences to the venue, audience and occasion. Entertainment and services include drag shows and live performances, drag brunches, drag bingo, quiz nights and interactive entertainment, themed nights, Pride and LGBTQIA+ events, hosting and MC services, collaborative productions, ticketed shows, bespoke entertainment concepts, brand activations, and corporate and private functions. Performance and venue experience includes Tiger’s Milk, Honey & Dora, Fable, Zero 21 Social Club, Durbanville Hills Wine Estate, Pink Candy, Club Tai Pan, Cellars, Si Cantina Sociale, Botanik Social House, The Beestro and Ger’s Boogie Bar. These are past performance and collaboration credits, not claims of current affiliation. Flexible and willing to travel, Acentra welcomes opportunities to work with venues, businesses, event organisers and private clients. Creating experiences. Connecting people. Making every event unforgettable.