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The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven

December 1, 2022
theatre

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.

Stage Whispers review of As One

January 28, 2020
Events, Live Music, review, theatre

Suzanne Sandow Monday 27 January 2020 AS ONE is a beguiling, absorbingly unique contemporary opera experience. The music is sublimely hypnotic and the singing exquisite. It portrays an intense, very personal and individual reassignment of gender, from puberty to young…

As One

November 19, 2019
theatre

One of the major works of American opera in the 21st century has its Australian premiere as part of the 2020 Midsumma Festival.

Strangers in Between by Tommy Murphy

November 1, 2017
theatre

A contemporary Australian classic from the playwright of 'Holding the Man'.

Small Cruelties

November 1, 2017
theatre

During Midsumma Festival for three nights only, Willing presents a theatrical telling of his yet to be released sophomore EP.

Lucky: Songs by Kylie

November 1, 2017
theatre

Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths explores the songs and stories of Kylie Minogue.

Michael Griffiths – COLE

December 27, 2015
theatre

In this limited MIDSUMMA season acclaimed cabaret performer Michael Griffiths explores the colourful life and timeless songs of Cole Porter.

Meridian

December 18, 2015
gallery

An exhibition as part of Midsumma, featuring multiple artists working in differing disciplines and focussing on aspects of gender, identity and society.