Stage Archives - Star Observer /category/artsentertainment/stage Setting Australia’s LGBTIA+ agenda since 1979 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:57:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Stage Archives - Star Observer /category/artsentertainment/stage 32 32 Skank Sinatra: The Name on Everybody’s Lips Is Cabaret Mischief In Full Command /artsentertainment/skank-sinatra-the-name-on-everybodys-lips/242172 /artsentertainment/skank-sinatra-the-name-on-everybodys-lips/242172#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:57:07 +0000 /?p=242172 Loud, sweaty and gloriously self-aware, Skank Sinatra: The Name on Everybody’s Lips is beyond a cabaret, a controlled act of theatrical mischief. Equal parts powerhouse vocalist, seasoned raconteur and chaos ...

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Eddie Izzard Excels In Solo Performance Of ‘The Tragedy Of Hamlet’ /artsentertainment/eddie-izzard-hamlet-review/242170 /artsentertainment/eddie-izzard-hamlet-review/242170#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:03:41 +0000 /?p=242170 The “one actor, every role” trend in theatre has been extremely popular in recent years, surely popularised in no small part to the effort of Australia’s own Kip Williams with his critically acclaimed adaptations of Dracula and The ...

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Hair: Director Glenn Elston On Why The Iconic Rock Musical Still Resonates Today /artsentertainment/hair-director-glenn-elston-on-why-the-iconic-rock-musical-still-resonates-today/241924 Sat, 23 May 2026 04:02:28 +0000 /?p=241924 Director Glenn Elston recently spoke to Star Observer‘s sister site City Hub about the latest production of rock musical Hair, which is soon to grace the Sydney stage. Hair: The ...

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The Historic Importance of ‘Hair’ & Why Everyone Should See It At Least Once In Their Lives /artsentertainment/the-historic-importance-of-hair-why-everyone-should-see-it-at-least-once-in-their-lives/241846 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:21:11 +0000 /?p=241846 The Grammy and Tony Award-winning production of Hair: The Tribal Love-Rock Musical is making its grand return to Sydney. First Debuting 1967, Hair, set against the backdrop of late 1960’s ...

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“A Three Day Bender In One Hour”: Oli Mathiesen’s Tribute To Rave /artsentertainment/stage/queer-maori-dancer-oli-mathiesens-tribute-to-rave/241775 Fri, 08 May 2026 02:06:54 +0000 /?p=241775 Tonight, “The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave” commences its second show in Sydney as part of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 INDance season. The homage to rave culture, choreographed by ...

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5 Arrows: How Christopher Gurusamy Is Queering Classical Indian Dance /artsentertainment/5-arrows-christopher-gurusamy-interview/241737 Mon, 04 May 2026 06:56:04 +0000 /?p=241737 In just a few short days, “5 Arrows” will ensorcel Sydney audiences with an embodied story of yearning, lust, and desire. The work is part of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 ...

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W: This New AFLW-Inspired Play Kicks Off In Sydney This May /artsentertainment/w-this-new-aflw-inspired-play-kicks-off-in-sydney-this-may/241623 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:53:51 +0000 /?p=241623 A new play diving headfirst into the bruising and brilliant world of women’s footy is set to take over Sydney’s Old Fitz Theatre next month – and it’s shaping up ...

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NIUSIA: A Strangely Warm Reckoning With Inherited Memory /artsentertainment/niusia-review-qtopia/241490 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:08:46 +0000 /?p=241490 How do you honour the legacy of a woman you hardly knew, and didn’t really like? NIUSIA turns that uneasy inheritance into an intimate, emotionally restless one-woman excavation of identity, ...

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A Transgender Woman On The Internet, Crying: A Sincere & Gloriously Queer Must-See Hyperpop Riot /artsentertainment/a-transgender-woman-on-the-internet-crying-a-sincere-gloriously-queer-hyperpop-riot/241460 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:42:22 +0000 /?p=241460 A darkly funny queer hyperpop whirlwind exploring identity, performance and the ‘right kind of trans’ in an unapologetically online world, A Transgender Woman On The Internet, Crying is catchy and ...

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‘BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG’: A Biting Pitch That Puts Performance Under Pressure /artsentertainment/stage/babyfleareindeerbag-review/241375 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:53:00 +0000 /?p=241375 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 /artsentertainment/afterglow-a-glossy-provocative-portrait-of-messy-modern-love/241152 /artsentertainment/afterglow-a-glossy-provocative-portrait-of-messy-modern-love/241152#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:53:30 +0000 /?p=241152 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’ /artsentertainment/let-cleo-rapture-baptise-you-with-her-waters-in-piss-be-with-you/240999 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:07:12 +0000 /?p=240999 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 Star Observer. ...

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‘The Normal Heart’: A Beautiful Time Capsule With Enduring Relevance /artsentertainment/the-normal-heart-a-beautiful-time-capsule-with-enduring-relevance/240954 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:21:13 +0000 /?p=240954 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’ /artsentertainment/barbra-the-greatest-star-review/240608 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:18:42 +0000 /?p=240608 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 /artsentertainment/mama-does-derby-delivers-best-of-aussie-theatre-on-wheels/240593 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:46:02 +0000 /?p=240593 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 /news/steve-the-queen-makes-history-with-australian-stage-premiere-in-brisbane/240441 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:32:30 +0000 /?p=240441 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 /features/black-fat-fgy-a-born-diva-milo-hartill-is-changing-the-game/240405 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:42:17 +0000 /?p=240405 “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 /artsentertainment/black-fat-and-fgy/240097 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:22:19 +0000 /?p=240097 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 /artsentertainment/melbourne-pride-guide-much-to-do-with-law-but-more-to-do-with-love/240000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:01:29 +0000 /?p=240000 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 /artsentertainment/qtopia-sydney-unveils-biggest-theatre-lineup-yet-for-2026/240207 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:04:47 +0000 /?p=240207 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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