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

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

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

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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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Leave Your Realism At The Door For ‘Cowbois’- I Promise It’s Worth It

Lydia Jupp — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:59:43 +0000

Written by Charlie Josephine and directed by Kate Gaul, Cowbois follows a town in the deep west populated only by women and children, the men having left a year ago ...

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Sydney’s TEATRO Launches Dazzling New Cabaret Season

Staff Writers — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:06:01 +0000

Sydney’s newest performance hub, TEATRO at the Italian Forum in Leichhardt, is swinging open its doors this November with a glittering new cabaret season, featuring some of the country’s most ...

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Identity, Love & Living Authentically: Ross Larkin Brings ‘The Last Sunday in June’ to Australia

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:28:03 +0000

After a decade-long battle to rebuild his life following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Melbourne actor and producer Ross Larkin is reclaiming his creative spark — and his stage — ...

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Opera Australia’s Production of RENT Is Grungy, Passionate & Powerful

Irina Dunn — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:19:24 +0000

The sails of the Opera House were nearly blown off on the opening night of RENT last week by the supportive hoots, whistles, shouts and cheers of the largely youthful ...

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Mark Trevorrow (aka Bob Downe) Is Back With A Stunning Cabaret Show on Oxford Street

Mae Rawson — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:42:50 +0000

After a sold-out national tour of Old Friends Sing Sondheim, and fresh off Choose Bob! 40 Ridiculous Years of Bob Downe — which wowed crowds at the Brisbane, Melbourne, and ...

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Review: Blanc De Blanc Encore Dazzles Brisbane

Michael James — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:32:35 +0000

Blanc De Blanc Encore have been dazzling Brisbane audiences again in 2025 and if you’ve yet to see it, you’re missing out on the best night of the year. This ...

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