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Trophy Boys

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

A new Australian play by Emmanuelle Mattana, 'Trophy Boys' is a queer black comedy and drag extravaganza about power, privilege, and high school debating. Directed by Marni Mount and presented as part of the 2023 Midsumma Festival.

Jo Clifford

An Hour with Queen Jesus – Jo Clifford

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

In this Melbourne exclusive, revolutionary trans icon Jo Clifford hosts a deeply personal introduction to her ground-breaking play, 'The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven'.

Ben Anderson and fortyfivedownstairs

The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

Winner of the Green Room Award for Best Independent Production in 2021, Kitan Petkovski’s acclaimed production returns as part of the 2023 Midsumma Festival. Join Queen Jesus (Kristen Smyth) for a revolutionary queer ritual in which bread is shared, wine is drunk, and familiar stories are reimagined by a transgender Jesus.

Steven Kramer

Don’t Make Me Play Piano Man

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

After his acclaimed and hilarious debut cabaret ‘I Sing Songs’, join Steven Kramer on a journey through all the great piano hits across the ages.

Night Creatures

Electric Loneliness

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

A strange and mysterious seaside cabaret told through vaudeville, puppetry, fairy tale, and 80s synth-inspired song.

Taste of the Fest

fortyfivedownstairs theatre 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne 3000, Victoria

Samples of eight Midsumma theatre shows for Midsumma, Melbourne's annual Queer Celebration.

Recurring

Découpages d’hommes

fortyfivedownstairs gallery 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria

Selected from images taken in Europe and Australia, Melbourne-based queer artist Eureka (Michael James O’Hanlon) juxtaposes the male figure on found architectural backgrounds.

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