Performing Arts Premier Events

Bent Burlesque 16-19 Jan 7pm for 9pm show Red Bennies The benders are back! An action-packed night showcasing Australia's best vajazzle razzlers blowing you away with their twisted tease, erratic erotica and the delectatious delivery of Bent Burlesque with the world's reigning queen of burlesque, Imogen Kelly and the Bendy Burly All Stars. Event Details ▸
Gaybies 15-19 Jan, Tues - Sat 7:30pm, Sat 4pm Southbank Theatre, The Sumner Real-life stories from children of same-sex parents, surrogate mums, donor dads, co-parents and guardians. Created by Midsumma favourite Dean Bryant and presented at MTC's astonishing Southbank Theatre, Gaybies is a special 25th birthday commission from Midsumma. Event Details ▸
HAIR: The Rock Musical 31 Jan-2 Feb, 6-9,13-17 Feb Chapel off Chapel Midsumma Of Love. Hair tells the story of a group of politically active, long-haired hippies living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. The musical is renowned for its profane depiction of the use of illegal drugs, treatment of sexuality, irreverence for the American flag and the controversial nude scene. Event Details ▸
Psycho Beach Party 11,12, 14-19 Jan 7:30pm Theatre Works Charles Busch's camp classic is the perfect bipolar summertime party in St Kilda. Presented by Little Ones Theatre and Theatre Works. Camp classic, Psycho Beach Party, follows the schizophrenic world of Chicklet, a Gidget-esque nerd with a dream to surf. Event Details ▸
The Prince's Quest - Adult Performance 18-26 Jan Tues-Sun 7:30pm Northcote Town Hall A fairytale romance like no other. A young prince sent by his parents on a quest to find his true love, discovers much more than he expected when he falls in love with another prince. A hilarious, slightly naughty and inspiring adult musical comedy, exploring the idea that a fairytale romance does not have to be heterosexual. Event Details ▸
The Prince's Quest - Family Show 20,23 Jan Sun & Wed 2pm Northcote Town Hall A fairytale romance like no other. A young prince sent by his parents on a quest to find his true love, discovers much more than he expected when he falls in love with another prince. A hilarious, inspiring shortened musical comedy matinee designed to challenge stereotypes and promote positive messages to children. Event Details ▸
Vieux Carré by Tennessee Williams 17 Jan-3 Feb Tues-Sun fortyfivedownstairs Sex, art and the search for human connection. A young man leaves his family and hometown to broaden his horizons. Nothing unusual in that. But, when the young man is Tennessee Williams the result is a visceral and enthralling portrait of the formative years of one of the world's greatest queer artists. Event Details ▸

 

 

 

 

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Film Premier Events

Movies Under The Stars 2013 Sat 19 Jan 7pm Fairfield Amphitheatre Melbourne Queer Film Festival, in partnership with City of Yarra, presents four warm and romantic nights of queer film favourites in the beautiful grounds of the Fairfield Boathouse. Event Details ▸

 

 

 

 

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Visual Arts Premier Events

Blue and Pink Phenomenon 17 Jan-24 Feb Thurs-Sun The Substation An exhibition of Australian Artists who explore the phenomenon of Queer, featuring Deborah Pauuwe (SA), Liam Benson (NSW), Drew Pettifer (VIC) and Deborah Kelly (NSW), examining the queer role played in a post-identity and also, increasingly, post-gender contemporary society. Event Details ▸
'Roller Derby Saved my Soul' by Zina Sofer 15 Jan-3 Feb daily Gasworks Arts Park, Foyer Gallery Positive power in action by the girls of the Victorian Roller Derby League. Gasworks Arts Park and the Victorian Roller Derby League have joined forces to support this fantastic exhibition of action images, super women and the fans that love them, by talented photographer, Zina Sofer. Event Details ▸
Yarra Arts; Energy from Stillness 16 Jan-2 Feb Wed-Sat Red Gallery Energy from stillness harnesses the strength and imagination from 2 and 3 dimensional artworks to create an art exhibition that is truly one of beauty. Artists: Matto Lucas, Emma Buckland, Alexander Edwards, Tama Favell, Hillary Green, Jacqueline Gwynne, Savina Hopkins, Cath Johnston, Sol Mann, Renuka Rajiv and Mel Simpson. Event Details ▸