Torres Strait Islander of Meriam and Erub Island Drag Queen, Caleb Thaiday, known as Cerulean, will join the cast of Decadence: 10 Years of Yummy at Melbourne Fringe Festival this week.

Cerulean said being part of the cabaret has challenged them to grow as a drag artist.

"Yummy is amazing because I'm so used to the club scene," they said.

"Every time I'm in Yummy, I feel like I'm like pushed to be better in terms of lgetting inspired by how dedicated the other cast members are to their performance and their craft."

They told National Indigenous Times they are proud to be Indigenous and to represent their identity on stage.

Cerulean has also won major drag titles including Miss First Nation in 2021 and Supreme Queen at Sydney World Pride in 2023.

"It felt really cool after that. I would say it's validating, but at the same time, I feel like I've always felt validated in who I am," they said.

Cerulean notes connecting with other Indigenous drag performers across the country was one of the most rewarding parts of the competition.

"I think the biggest thing I got from it is just like meeting all the other drag artists and hearing their stories as well," they said.

Cerulean described their contribution to Yummy as bringing a sense of movement and dance that is rooted in drag culture.

"I think I bring the flavour," Cerulean said.

"Some of the movement and dance within drag that I do is a very Beyonce kind of way.

"It's just drag excellence."

Looking ahead to the 10-year anniversary season, they said the aim is to create an uplifting and memorable experience for audiences.

"Firstly, I reckon queer joy is like a big part of it.

"I want people to feel like very inspired and very entertained."

Tickets for Decadence: 10 Years of Yummy are available now.