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Hair: Director Glenn Elston On Why The Iconic Rock Musical Still Resonates Today

Mark Morellini — Sat, 23 May 2026 04:02:28 +0000

Director Glenn Elston recently spoke to 17c��‘s sister site City Hub about the latest production of rock musical Hair, which is soon to grace the Sydney stage. Hair: The ...

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The Historic Importance of ‘Hair’ & Why Everyone Should See It At Least Once In Their Lives

Noa Valentine — Thu, 14 May 2026 07:21:11 +0000

The Grammy and Tony Award-winning production of Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical is making its grand return to Sydney. First Debuting 1967, Hair, set against the backdrop of late 1960’s ...

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“A Three Day Bender In One Hour”: Oli Mathiesen’s Tribute To Rave

Jacques Nieuwoudt — Fri, 08 May 2026 02:06:54 +0000

Tonight, “The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave” commences its second show in Sydney as part of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 INDance season. The homage to rave culture, choreographed by ...

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5 Arrows: How Christopher Gurusamy Is Queering Classical Indian Dance

Jacques Nieuwoudt — Mon, 04 May 2026 06:56:04 +0000

In just a few short days, “5 Arrows” will ensorcel Sydney audiences with an embodied story of yearning, lust, and desire. The work is part of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 ...

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W: This New AFLW-Inspired Play Kicks Off In Sydney This May

Chloe Sargeant — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:53:51 +0000

A new play diving headfirst into the bruising and brilliant world of women’s footy is set to take over Sydney’s Old Fitz Theatre next month – and it’s shaping up ...

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NIUSIA: A Strangely Warm Reckoning With Inherited Memory

Naomi Lawrence — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:08:46 +0000

How do you honour the legacy of a woman you hardly knew, and didn’t really like? NIUSIA turns that uneasy inheritance into an intimate, emotionally restless one-woman excavation of identity, ...

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A Transgender Woman On The Internet, Crying: A Sincere & Gloriously Queer Must-See Hyperpop Riot

Naomi Lawrence — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:42:22 +0000

A darkly funny queer hyperpop whirlwind exploring identity, performance and the ‘right kind of trans’ in an unapologetically online world, A Transgender Woman On The Internet, Crying is catchy and ...

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‘BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG’: A Biting Pitch That Puts Performance Under Pressure

Naomi Lawrence — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:53:00 +0000

Hannah Maxwell’s BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG arrives in Sydney as part focus-group, part artistic spiral and one of the more singular nights of theatre. Created, written by and performed by Hannah Maxwell, a ...

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‘Afterglow’: A Glossy, Provocative Portrait Of Messy Modern Love

Chloe Sargeant — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:53:30 +0000

A glossy yet intimately tangled look at modern love, Afterglow is a racy, emotionally charged relationship drama that captivates even when its story feels familiar. Written and directed by S. ...

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Let Cleo Rapture Baptise You With Her Waters In ‘Piss Be With You’

Lydia Jupp — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:07:12 +0000

Growing up in regional NSW as a queer millennial, Cleo Rapture wasn’t blessed with an abundance of gay representation. “I’m hearing slurs everyday, directed at me,” she told 17c��. ...

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‘The Normal Heart’: A Beautiful Time Capsule With Enduring Relevance

Josh Kerwick — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:21:13 +0000

Despite the fact that it was first staged in 1985 at the height of the AIDS crisis, Sydney Theatre Company’s latest production of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart still has ...

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Tribute Shows Don’t Get Any Better Than ‘Barbra: The Greatest Star’

Josh Kerwick — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:18:42 +0000

Singer, songwriter, actress, director and all-around icon: there’s a reason that Barbra Streisand is one of the world’s most ubiquitous cultural figures, which is brilliantly displayed in the Hayes Theatre’s ...

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‘Mama Does Derby’ Delivers The Best Of Aussie Theatre On Wheels

Lydia Jupp — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:46:02 +0000

With a script by the indomitable Virginia Gay and directed by Windmill Production’s Clare Watson, Mama Does Derby centres on the relationship of Max (Amber McMahon) and Billie (Elvy-Lee Quici), ...

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Steve The Queen Makes History With Australian Stage Premiere in Brisbane

Michael James — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:32:30 +0000

Brisbane is set to host Australia’s very first stage play, Steve The Queen, about the life of a drag queen, who also happens to be a single father. Co-created by ...

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Black, Fat & F**gy: A Born Diva, Milo Hartill Is Changing The Game

Chloe Sargeant — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:42:17 +0000

“Multi-hyphenate diva & dickhead”, reads the email signature of Milo Hartill. But a slightly more succinct descriptor for the stunning Hartill is ‘entertainer’: someone faithfully dedicated to making us laugh, ...

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Black, Fat and F**gy

Naomi Lawrence — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:22:19 +0000

At the glorious intersection of queer, chunky, Black — and blessed with a voice that can absolutely floor the room — you’ll you’ll find Milo Hartill. Actor, performer, model, Instagram ...

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MELBOURNE PRIDE GUIDE: Much To Do With Law, But More To Do With Love

Naomi Lawrence — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:01:29 +0000

Straight from the tortured poets department, 2025’s Queer Playwriting Award winner, ‘Much To Do With Law, But More To Do With Love’, returns to Naarm in 2026 with a fierce ...

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Qtopia Sydney Unveils Biggest Theatre Lineup Yet For 2026

Naomi Lawrence — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:04:47 +0000

Qtopia Sydney is sprinting into 2026, unveiling its largest theatre program yet, with 13 productions, three festivals, and the launch of a brand-new stage. The Loading Dock Theatre returns for ...

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‘Love Actually? The Musical Parody’ Offers Christmas Chaos All Across Australia

Chloe Sargeant — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:27:34 +0000

If any film has woven itself into the fabric of modern Christmas tradition, it’s Love Actually. Some earnestly love their annual December rewatch, others have made hate-watching it their annual ...

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Jess Mauboy Is Ready To ‘Bring The Confetti’ At Mighty Hoopla Sydney

Staff Writers — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:39:26 +0000

For almost a decade, London’s Mighty Hoopla has been the spiritual home of queer pop lovers — a technicolour playground where chart divas, drag royalty, nostalgic bangers and unapologetic camp ...

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