Event Series HE

Rodrigo Calderón: HE

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A man returns to his childhood home, a small coastal town in post-civil war El Salvador – a place he swore to the ocean he’d never set foot in again. HE is a coming-of-age tragedy about the treacherous waters of masculinity, homophobia, and love. About dad, the war, mum, the…
Event Series HE

Rodrigo Calderón: HE

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A man returns to his childhood home, a small coastal town in post-civil war El Salvador – a place he swore to the ocean he’d never set foot in again. HE is a coming-of-age tragedy about the treacherous waters of masculinity, homophobia, and love. About dad, the war, mum, the…

The Round: Briefs — Dirty Laundry

The Round 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road,, Nunawading, VIC
After 10 years of selling out festivals worldwide, the Briefs boys are back with their hills hoist poised, ready to air their Dirty Laundry in this unmissable new party cabaret performance. With more glitter stains and attitude than ever before, your favourite Briefs misfits deliver a night of intoxicating physicality,…
Event Series HE

Rodrigo Calderón: HE

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A man returns to his childhood home, a small coastal town in post-civil war El Salvador – a place he swore to the ocean he’d never set foot in again. HE is a coming-of-age tragedy about the treacherous waters of masculinity, homophobia, and love. About dad, the war, mum, the…
Event Series Amor

D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective: Amor

Black Box Theatre at The Old Ambulance Station 80 Howard Street, Nambour, QLD, Australia
Amor, by D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective, is an exploration of love's subtle nuances, defying conventions to celebrate the beauty of the unfamiliar emotional territory. Inspired by the intricacies of human existence, this production is a vivid testament to the power of experiencing love from unusual perspectives. In a captivating audio-visual landscape,…
Event Series Homo Pentecostus

Malthouse Theatre: Homo Pentecostus

Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join an odyssey of self-discovery and liberation. Actor, dancer and writer, Joel Bray invites you to an intimate exploration of his secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church. Partake in a shared ritual that immerses you in the transformative power of music, movement, and collective ritual.…
Event Series HE

Rodrigo Calderón: HE

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A man returns to his childhood home, a small coastal town in post-civil war El Salvador – a place he swore to the ocean he’d never set foot in again. HE is a coming-of-age tragedy about the treacherous waters of masculinity, homophobia, and love. About dad, the war, mum, the…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…
Event Series Amor

D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective: Amor

Black Box Theatre at The Old Ambulance Station 80 Howard Street, Nambour, QLD, Australia
Amor, by D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective, is an exploration of love's subtle nuances, defying conventions to celebrate the beauty of the unfamiliar emotional territory. Inspired by the intricacies of human existence, this production is a vivid testament to the power of experiencing love from unusual perspectives. In a captivating audio-visual landscape,…
Event Series Homo Pentecostus

Malthouse Theatre: Homo Pentecostus

Malthouse Theatre 113 Sturt St, Southbank, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Join an odyssey of self-discovery and liberation. Actor, dancer and writer, Joel Bray invites you to an intimate exploration of his secret queer identity within the confines of a 1990s Pentecostal Church. Partake in a shared ritual that immerses you in the transformative power of music, movement, and collective ritual.…
Event Series HE

Rodrigo Calderón: HE

Theatreworks Explosives Factory, Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A man returns to his childhood home, a small coastal town in post-civil war El Salvador – a place he swore to the ocean he’d never set foot in again. HE is a coming-of-age tragedy about the treacherous waters of masculinity, homophobia, and love. About dad, the war, mum, the…

Head First Acrobats: PreHysterical

Festival Park - The Vault Testing Grounds Market Sq, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
A multi-award-winning show for little and big kids alike, PreHysterical follows three foolish Neanderthals as they struggle to survive, taking its audience through an action-packed hour of incredible circus while they avoid predators, navigate severe environments, and learn to work together. Complete with hilarious slapstick comedy for the kids, and…

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