Events
Midsumma
Feb
1
3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Auslan Interpreted Tour of The Victorian Pride Centre
Location: Victorian Pride Centre
Midsumma
Feb
2
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rainbow Recharge Hub at VPC for Pride March
Location: Victorian Pride Centre
Memory Lane Cafe
VPC Co-presents
Feb
4
1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Location: Victorian Pride Centre
Memory Lane Cafe
VPC Co-presents
Mar
18
1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Location: Victorian Pride Centre
Visual & performing arts
Dec
22
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
22
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Dec
23
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The film ‘La verbena’ by Rubén Sánchez, a film about LGTBTIQA+ identity.
Location:
Visual & performing arts
Dec
23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
23
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
24
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Dec
25
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
25
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
25
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
26
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
26
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
27
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
27
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
28
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
28
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
29
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
29
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
29
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
It’s Camp: Drag Show
Location: The Old Bar, Fitzroy
Visual & performing arts
Dec
30
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
30
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Dec
30
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Dec
31
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Dec
31
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Jan
1
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
1
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Social
Visual & performing arts
Jan
2
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monthly Life Drawing
Location: Artemisia Gallery & Event Space, Windsor
Visual & performing arts
Jan
2
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
2
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
3
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
4
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
4
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
5
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
6
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Social
Jan
7
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gay-ming with pride
Location: The Gaming Arena, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
7
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Jan
8
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
8
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
8
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
9
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
10
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Jan
10
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
Location: St Joseph’s Church, SOUTH YARRA
Community & culture
Film, broadcasting & media
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Writing, reading & literature
Jan
11
January 11 @ 1:00 pm - February 08 @ 2:30 pm
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
Location: Thorne Habour Health, Abbotsford
Visual & performing arts
Jan
11
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
11
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Jan
12
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FIRST SUNDAY SIZZLE OF 2025
Location:
Visual & performing arts
Jan
12
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
12
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
13
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Jan
13
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Jan
14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
14
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Visual & performing arts
Jan
15
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Gender Fluids, by The Huxleys
Location:
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Jan
15
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
15
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
16
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Jan
16
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Queers, Femmes and Thems
Location: The Butterfly Club, Melbourne CBD
Midsumma
Jan
17
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
VPC 'SUMMA Program Launch Party
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
17
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
17
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
18
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
19
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Midsumma Carnival 2025
Location: Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
19
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
20
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
21
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
21
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
22
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rainbow Families Extravaganza
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Jan
22
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
22
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program Showcase
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
22
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
23
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
23
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
23
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Gender Fluids - Artist in Conversation Presentation
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
23
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
24
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Film, broadcasting & media
Jan
24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema - Hairspray (1988)
Location: The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
Visual & performing arts
Jan
24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
24
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
24
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Big Camp Countdown
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
25
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Jan
25
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Bi+ Pride Victoria: Picnic in the Park
Location: Edinburgh Gardens, Rotunda, Fitzroy North
Midsumma
Jan
25
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mary! Presents POOFTOP
Location: Rooftop, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
25
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
25
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
25
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
26
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Pearl Prize 2025
Location: Hares & Hyenas, St. Kilda
Visual & performing arts
Jan
26
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
26
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
27
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
27
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Jan
27
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Jan
28
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
28
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Jan
29
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
29
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
29
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
30
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
30
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
30
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
30
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOVE REWIND: Music & Film Fusion
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
31
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Midsumma
Jan
31
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Pride Rooftop Party presented by Chemist Warehouse
Location: Rooftop, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
31
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Jan
31
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
1
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Gay Stuff Market
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
1
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
1
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Love Unheard: Celebrating Queer Composers
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
1
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
2
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Midsumma Pride March 2025
Location: Fitzroy St, ST KILDA
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Feb
2
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday Sizzle
Location:
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Feb
2
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday Sizzle
Location:
Midsumma
Feb
2
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday Sizzle: Pride March After Party
Location: Rooftop, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
2
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
2
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
3
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
4
1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Social
Feb
4
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gay-ming with pride
Location: The Gaming Arena, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
4
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
No Pride in Racism Panel Discussion
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Feb
4
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
Location: PMI Victorian History Library, Prahran
Visual & performing arts
Feb
4
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
4
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Feb
5
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
5
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
6
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Mystery Call
Location: The Forum & Digital, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
6
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Social
Visual & performing arts
Feb
6
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monthly Life Drawing
Location: Artemisia Gallery & Event Space, Windsor
Visual & performing arts
Feb
6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
6
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
6
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
LOVE REWIND: A Film Screening
Location: Theatrette, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
7
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Mystery Call
Location: The Forum & Digital, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
7
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Film, broadcasting & media
Feb
7
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema – Inky Pinky Ponky (2023)
Location: The Bowery Theatre, St Albans
Visual & performing arts
Feb
7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
7
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
8
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Mystery Call
Location: The Forum & Digital, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
8
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Community & culture
Film, broadcasting & media
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Writing, reading & literature
Feb
8
February 08 @ 1:00 pm - March 08 @ 2:30 pm
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
Location: Thorne Habour Health, Abbotsford
Midsumma
Feb
8
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pop-up Pride Bar
Location: The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
8
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
8
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Midsumma
Feb
9
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Victoria's Pride Street Party 2025
Location: Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Visual & performing arts
Feb
9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
9
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
10
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Feb
10
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Feb
11
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
11
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Feb
12
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
12
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
12
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
13
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
14
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Feb
14
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
Location: St Joseph’s Church, SOUTH YARRA
Visual & performing arts
Feb
15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
15
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
16
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
17
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
17
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
18
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Feb
19
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
19
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
20
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
21
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
21
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
22
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
22
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
23
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
23
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
24
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Feb
24
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Feb
25
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
25
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Feb
26
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
26
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
26
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
27
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
27
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
28
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Feb
28
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
1
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
1
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Mar
2
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday Sizzle
Location:
Visual & performing arts
Mar
2
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
2
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
3
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Social
Mar
4
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gay-ming with pride
Location: The Gaming Arena, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
4
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
4
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Mar
5
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
5
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
5
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Social
Visual & performing arts
Mar
6
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monthly Life Drawing
Location: Artemisia Gallery & Event Space, Windsor
Visual & performing arts
Mar
6
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
6
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
7
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
8
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
8
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
9
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
9
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
10
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
10
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Mar
10
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Location: NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House, Coburg
Visual & performing arts
Mar
11
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
11
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Mar
12
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
12
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
12
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
13
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
13
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
14
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
14
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Mar
14
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
Location: St Joseph’s Church, SOUTH YARRA
Visual & performing arts
Mar
15
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
15
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
16
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
16
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
17
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
17
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
18
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
18
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Mar
19
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
Location: DT`s Hotel, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
19
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
19
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
20
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
20
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
21
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Location: Theatre Works, Melbourne
Visual & performing arts
Mar
21
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
Location: Theatre Works Explosives Factory, Melbourne
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 22
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 22 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 22
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
The film ‘La verbena’ by Rubén Sánchez, a film about LGTBTIQA+ identity.
The film ‘La verbena’ by Rubén Sánchez, a film about LGTBTIQA+ identity.
December 23
Details
Date:
December 23
Time:
12:00 am
Organiser
la verbena
Phone:
Email:
atuveraproduccion@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Auslan interpreted
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Other
Venue
Rubén Sánchez presents the premiere of ‘La Verbena’, a medium-length film produced by Carla Fernández. The story stars Gabriel D'Almeida (Xavier Dolan's Matthias & Maxime) and Robin Reese, and also stars Aida Quintana, Meri Anglès, Paula Lucas, Marga Leão, Joma and Serigne Sylla. Filming took place in Barcelona.
The production is an aesthetic, narrative and conceptual challenge that focuses on the reunion of Alex and Marc, marked by two events that have an impact on both characters. On the one hand, Gabriel D'Almeida plays Alex, a young man about to become a father who struggles with the acceptance of his homosexuality. On the other, Robin Reese plays Marc, his best friend, who brings with him a piece of news that they both have to come to terms with. Throughout the film, the characters evolve, revealing their secrets to self-acceptance.
Synopsis
On a warm summer night in Barcelona, Alex (Gabriel D'Almeida) and his girlfriend Anna (Aida Quintana) get together with their friends to enjoy a lively party. The unexpected arrival of Marc (Robin Reese), an old friend of Alex's from London, brings with it revelations that challenge their relationship and explode their secrets. As the party progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own fears and desires in a festive atmosphere. Vervain becomes a catalyst for introspection and self-discovery, testing the bonds of friendship and love. It's a heartfelt and moving exploration of personal relationships and the complexity of human bonds over the course of an unforgettable evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 23
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 23
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 24
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 24 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 24
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
December 25 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
December 25
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 25
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 25 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 25
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 26
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 26 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 26
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 27
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 27 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 27
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 28
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 28 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 28
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 29
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 29
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
It’s Camp: Drag Show
It’s Camp: Drag Show
December 29 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
December 29
Time:
8:00 pm
Organiser
Silvio Di Baci
Phone:
Email:
silviodibaci@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Old Bar
74-76 Johnston St
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065
Visual & performing arts
Discover the Ultimate Camp Extravaganza: It's Camp!
Join Drag Performers for an Over-the-Top Celebration of Goofiness and Fun 🕺
It's Camp is the celebration of all things camp. It's a silly, over the top show with Drag performers showcasing their favourite camp numbers! Expect a blend of dazzling spectacle, infectious energy, and genuine laughs that will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Camp moments of the past include: Passata Giveaways, Hula Hoop Daddies and Lego Cowboys 🤠
Secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to be anything but ordinary & it's camp, it's quirky, and it's downright delightful 🌈
With:
Silvio Di Baci
Zero
Thicky T
Toby Frank
Cockadoodledude
Doors at 8pm.
It's Camp acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which they perform, the Wurrundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 30
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 30 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 30
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
December 30 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
December 30
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
December 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 31
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
December 31 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
December 31
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
January 1, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 01
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 01
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 01
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Monthly Life Drawing
Monthly Life Drawing
January 2, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 02
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
Phone:
(03) 70449757
Email:
Info@artemisiagallery.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
248 High St
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Social
Visual & performing arts
Join Artemisia Gallery & Event Space for our monthly life drawing session. Have a drink, meet some new people and develop a new hobby!
We are a queer owned/operated gallery and run inclusive and body positive life drawing sessions, the event is self guided however we have a host available to assist if you would like.
Tickets are limited
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 02
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 02
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 03
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 03
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 04
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 04
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 05
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 05
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 06
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 06
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Gay-ming with pride
Gay-ming with pride
January 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 07
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
The Gaming Arena
Phone:
0394171221
Email:
Info@thegamingarena.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Gaming Arena
123 Bakers Rd
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Social
The Gaming Arena is proud to invite you to our monthly Boardgame and community building night on the first Tuesday of every month in Coburg North, Melbourne.
This is a free entry event, with a 5% discount at the bar for any attendees wearing pride flags or pronoun pins.
Board-game hire is $5 for access to our entire boardgame library, customers are also welcome to bring their own board games from home and play for free.
The Gaming Arena is a licensed venue, all under age attendees require a responsible adult to chaperone.
We encourage everyone whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an Ally to come along and join us for some boardgames, drinks, and fun
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 07
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 07
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
January 8, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 08
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 08
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 08
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 09
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 09
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 10
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 10
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
January 10, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 10
Time:
8:00 pm
Organiser
Acceptance Melbourne
Phone:
Email:
melbourneacceptance@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
St Joseph’s Church
52 Fitzgerald Street
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome.
Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before Mass or email us!
Join us for tea and coffee in St Joseph's Parish Hall (upstairs) after Mass. You may want to consider bringing some small snack or treats to share, but please don't feel obligated.
Mass always takes place at 8pm on the second Friday of every month.
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
January 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - February 8, 2025 @ 2:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 11
Time:
1:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Thorne Habour Health
200 Hoddle Street
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 Australia
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 Australia
Community & culture
Film, broadcasting & media
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Writing, reading & literature
The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s a great chance to meet new people and explore our gender journeys together.
♿ Access information ♿
Financial support
We can offer limited free copies of the text. If you need financial support accessing the reading material, please complete the form below.
Travel support
We can offer a limited number of transport vouchers, to pay for members travel to and from Book Club. Complete the access form in our link to request support.
Online attendance
You can join us online through the meeting link: https://meet.google.com/isp-paim-bmf
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 11
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 11
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FIRST SUNDAY SIZZLE OF 2025
FIRST SUNDAY SIZZLE OF 2025
January 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 12
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Let's celebrate the start of 2025 and join us for a sizzling good time at our Free Sunday Sizzle, held on the first Sunday of every month at the Victorian Pride Centre
Grab a bite at our rooftop sausage sizzle and peruse a curated selection of LGBTIQA+ goodies at Gay Stuff Markets downstairs in the forum.
Whether you're catching up with old friends or making new ones, our Sunday Sizzle is the perfect opportunity to create connections within our LGBTIQA+ communities.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 12
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 12
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 13
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 13
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
January 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 13
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 14
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 14
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Gender Fluids, by The Huxleys
Gender Fluids, by The Huxleys
January 15, 2025 - March 3, 2025
Details
Date:
January 15
Time:
12:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Midsumma
Visual & performing arts
Gender Fluids by The Huxleys is a celebration of the natural world’s ingenuity and resilience, spotlighting the gender fluidity of marine creatures like the starfish, sea slug, and oyster. Through a dazzling mix of framed photographs, textile banners, costumes, and video, the exhibition captures the luminescent glory of these organisms in playful, sparkling tableaus. Each piece radiates the exuberance of life beyond rigid binaries, inviting viewers to revel in the freedom of fluidity and the boundless spectrum of identity.
Will and Garrett Huxley (Aus/Gumbaynggirr/Yorta Yorta) are Melbourne-based collaborative performance and visual artists who work together as The Huxleys. Together they often draw inspiration from nature, which brims with colour, beauty, and the bizarre. Its surreal shapes and colours, particularly in sea creatures with their lurid hues and unusual bodies, resonate deeply with the duo’s creative vision. Their work frequently subverts traditional ideas of gender and body type, transforming them into something magical and unique and occasionally grotesque.
In this series, they create images and costumes emulating these gender-fluid sea creatures, reflecting nature’s ability to adapt, evolve, and forge its own extraordinary path.
The Huxley's will also be hosting an Artist in Conversation presentation as part of Midsumma at the Pride Centre. To book for this discussion, find the link here.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
January 15, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 15
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 15
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 15
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 16
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 16
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Queers, Femmes and Thems
Queers, Femmes and Thems
January 16, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 16
Time:
8:30 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Butterfly Club
5 Carson Place
Melbourne CBD, Victoria 3000 Australia
Melbourne CBD, Victoria 3000 Australia
Hosted at the iconic Butterfly Club, QFT is a wild, witty night of acid-tongued queer Stand up comedy.
Queers, Femmes and Thems is an unholy allegiance of the underrepresented brought together to combat the comedy scene's diagnosable 'Pale, Male Stale' malignance.
Unbound by genre we celebrate all flavours of stand up from the daringly alternative to the most relatable observational, QFT has it all!
VPC 'SUMMA Program Launch Party
VPC 'SUMMA Program Launch Party
January 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 17
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Victorian Pride Centre’s Midsumma Season Program Launch
Join us on Wednesday, 17 January 2025, at 6 PM for the official launch of the Victorian Pride Centre’s 2025 Midsumma Season Program (VPC 'SUMMA). Discover an exciting lineup of events, performances, and activities celebrating the creativity and diversity of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 17 January 2025
- Time: 6 PM
- Location: Victorian Pride Centre
- Tickets: $10 per person for gen pop [Our valued VIPs, Donors, and Patrons will receive their complimentary invitations by mid-Dec 2024]
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 17
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 17
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 18
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 18
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Midsumma Carnival 2025
Midsumma Carnival 2025
January 19, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 19
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Midsumma Festival
Phone:
03 9296 6600
Email:
admin@midsumma.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Alexandra Gardens
Boathouse Drive
Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia
Midsumma
The annual queer-day-out to kick start Midsumma Festival's 22 days of celebration
Midsumma Carnival highlights the opening weekend of the three-week Festival each year. It will run again from 11am into the evening on Sunday 19 January 2025 in the Alexandra Gardens, beside the Yarra River in Melbourne's CBD. Showcasing our local and international artists and performers, with endless things to see, do, and eat your way through, Midsumma Carnival is an iconic full-day outdoor extravaganza dedicated to kicking off our three-week-long festival!Quick Links: Stages | Maps | Stalls | Access | Dog Show
Midsumma Carnival is an iconic full-day outdoor extravaganza dedicated to kicking off our three-week-long festival! Located in Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne’s bustling CBD, Midsumma Carnival features a vast array of LGBTIQA+ acts that will grace the four carnival stages: Main, Picnic, Sports and Family. This popular annual day event attracts over 120,000 people and entry is free! With over 180 stalls including pop-up bars, two large food zones, free giveaways, and multiple queer-friendly community groups and business stalls for you to visit, there's bound to be something for everyone. There's even a parade for your dog, with awesome prizes up for grabs! Midsumma Carnival offers a variety of fun safe spaces that are open and accessible to everyone from dawn to dusk, including sports activities, a youth area and a family-area. Fancy a picnic? Bring your friends and family to one of our grass pavilions surrounding the stages to enjoy Carnival’s entertainment! Our talented artists will leave you in awe with a variety of singers, drag artists, DJs, performers, and even an opportunity to show off your own talents with our Lip Sync Limelight competition! As the night approaches, Midsumma Carnival begins to wake up with an extravagant dance party held across both the Main and Picnic stages. You’ll join thousands of people dancing the night away and party to a huge line-up on each stage, including a handful of major headliners. Scroll down to find out more details, including information about specific accessibility services in the MIDSUMMA CARNIVAL ACCESSIBILITY tab at the bottom of this page.Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 19
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 19
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 20
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 20
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 21
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 21
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Rainbow Families Extravaganza
Rainbow Families Extravaganza
January 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 22
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Cemtre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Looking for some family-friendly school holiday fun?
Bring your babies, toddlers, and kids for a fabulous morning of colourful excitement! We’ve created a playful and inclusive space where kids under 12 can let loose and enjoy themselves.
Kids are encouraged to come dressed in their favourite party outfits, ready to hit the dancefloor!
Please note that all children must be supervised by an adult. We can’t wait to see you there!
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
January 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 22
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 22
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program Showcase
Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program Showcase
January 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 22
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
The showcase for the 2024/25 cohort of the Victorian Pride Centre's Telling it with Pride Speakers (TiPS) Program is a milestone event that highlights the achievements and growth of participants following an intensive three-month mentorship and training journey.
This inspiring evening celebrates their courage and creativity as participants share their personal stories, showcasing the public speaking and digital storytelling skills they've honed during the program. The event will feature a series of compelling speeches and presentations, each reflecting the unique journeys and impactful messages of the TiPS Program graduates.
This event is FREE, however bookings are required.
About the Program
The Telling it with Pride: Speakers Program (TiPS Program) is an exciting initiative by the Victorian Pride Centre designed to empower LGBTIQA+ individuals to share their personal stories with confidence and impact. Through this program, participants will receive comprehensive training, support to develop their skills in storytelling and public speaking. The ultimate goal is to promote understanding, empathy, and inclusion across various sectors in Victoria by amplifying the voices of LGBTIQA+ community members. More about the TiPS Program - pridecentre.org.au/tips-programHE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 22
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
January 23, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 23
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Cemtre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Get ready for an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure show where you steer the storytime ship. Perfect for children, rainbow families and their loved ones, this delightful experience invites audiences to sing, imagine, and create an adventure together.
Through music, laughter, and a sprinkle of drag magic, Frock Hudson takes you on a journey where the only limits are your imagination. This is a celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and being unapologetically yourself.
Don't wish upon a star when you can come along and be who you are!
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
January 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 23
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Gender Fluids - Artist in Conversation Presentation
Gender Fluids - Artist in Conversation Presentation
January 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 23
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Join us for an intimate artist-in-conversation event with the extraordinary duo, The Huxleys. Dive into their artistic journey as they share the stories and inspirations behind their vibrant creations, reflecting on themes of legacy, art history, and the works that fuel their passion.
Discover the evolution of their unique style and collaborative process, from the inception of their partnership to becoming the renowned artistic force known as The Huxleys. Gain exclusive insights into their current projects and creative vision in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of art, exploration, and inspiration.
Grab your tickets here.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 23
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 23
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
January 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 24
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema - Hairspray (1988)
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema - Hairspray (1988)
January 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 24
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Brimbank City Council
Phone:
(03) 9249 4000
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Bowery Theatre
33 Princess Street,
St Albans, Vic 3021 Australia
St Albans, Vic 3021 Australia
Film, broadcasting & media
A queer scented cinema experience through the cult classic film Hairspray (1988)
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for a brand new sensory and interactive screening of the John Waters 1988 cult classic, Hairspray!
Presented by Brimbank City Council in collaboration with Snivure and Scented Storytelling, this scented screening will leave your noses and eyes having the best time of your life!
Jas Brooks (Snivure) and Tammy Burnstock (Scented Storytelling) are seasoned collaborators with a shared enthusiasm for the power of scent in cinema. Together, they boast an impressive portfolio of co-produced scent-infused projects, most recently a weekend of Whiff and Wonder at Cinema NOVA, Melbourne. Beyond their creative work, Jas and Tammy's collaboration extends to the preservation of the last known Smell-O-Vision! system from 1960, further underscoring their dedication to the legacy and future of scented cinema.
For more information around Jas and Tammy, as well as the scented cinema experience, please visit the Creative Brimbank website.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 24
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 24
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
The Big Camp Countdown
The Big Camp Countdown
January 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 24
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Euphoria Social
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
THE Countdown Eleganza Extravaganza... feat. The Top 50 Queer Anthems of All Time - VOTED BY YOU!
Queer HERstory is about to be brought back to life! Category is: STUDIO 54, Honey! Sashay this way and get ready to slay the night away, as we countdown through the TOP 50 QUEER ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - Voted By You!
But if you want to hold all that power, baby, you need to get yourself on the guestlist, because only those committed to SLAY will get a SAY in the music we will PLAY!... Padam!?
Whether it has been decades since you hit the dancefloor, or your real ID just became useable, this party is all about bringing together the "all eras tour" of the queer community. So whether you are a "Gloria Gay-nor" that Will Allllways Survive, or a "Charlie Likes Boys" Billie Eilish 'baby' gay, we'll have a little something for each and every one of you. Serving blonde bombshell realness, the hostess with the mostest is none other than 'the hype girl you never knew you needed' - singing DJ Cassidy La Crème, who'll be joined by some of Melbourne's most sickening drag performers! Did I mention the dance floor will be open and ready for business... so YOU better WERK!
Euphoria Social aims to create an environment where everyone feels celebrated, so we welcome all kinds of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. We believe in utilising the power of community to improve the lives of those around us, so sashay this way for a guaranteed feel-good partay! Bring your bestie, your neighbour, your soccer team... or.... thanks to the Victorian Pride Centre, we've even got a 'Make A Friend' corner for those who come alone!
- DRESS CODE: Studio 54 (aka CAMP AF!) - We want glitter, we want rhinestones - serve us rainbows, give us GLAM!
- VOTING DEADLINE: 20 January @ 10pm - The voting link will be sent to you via your booking email address before the event!
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
Frock Hudson’s Storytime Sign-a-long
January 25, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Cemtre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Get ready for an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure show where you steer the storytime ship. Perfect for children, rainbow families and their loved ones, this delightful experience invites audiences to sing, imagine, and create an adventure together.
Through music, laughter, and a sprinkle of drag magic, Frock Hudson takes you on a journey where the only limits are your imagination. This is a celebration of creativity, inclusivity, and being unapologetically yourself.
Don't wish upon a star when you can come along and be who you are!
Bi+ Pride Victoria: Picnic in the Park
Bi+ Pride Victoria: Picnic in the Park
January 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Bi+ Pride Victoria
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Bisexual, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Edinburgh Gardens, Rotunda
Alfred Cres,
Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068 Australia
Fitzroy North, Victoria 3068 Australia
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Free event including smoothie and snack for all registered attendees! Please see Midsumma Festival link for registration.
Join us on Saturday 25 January 2025 from 12pm-3pm at Edinburgh Gardens – The Rotunda (note the new location!).
This event is for all multi gender attracted folk, their friends and family.
Enjoy a chill afternoon in the park with local DJ playing a mix of chill vibes and upbeat classics. Challenge your friends to a game of Finska, have a dance, relax on the grass and connect with new friends. Some games will be provided for kids and they are also welcome to bring their own.
This is a no alcohol / no smoking event.
BYO food, drink, chair and rugs.
Wheelchair accessible (grassed areas).
Mary! Presents POOFTOP
Mary! Presents POOFTOP
January 25, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
3:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Rooftop
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Get on top! Your favourite disco weirdo MARY! is back on top for Midsumma 2025 for another rooftop spectacular!
On Saturday 25 January, the Victorian Pride Centre will host (buster) MARY's - taking the swishy sights, sounds and sauce up to a whole new level. Come get possessed by some demonic disco.
Prizes for the best Sigourney.
No entry for Zuul.
(P.S. If the weather is weird and it don’t look good, we have a wet weather contingency).
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
January 25, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 25
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
The Pearl Prize 2025
The Pearl Prize 2025
January 26, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 26
Time:
2:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Hares & Hyenas
Victorian Pride Centre 79 – 81 Fitzroy Street
St. Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
St. Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
The Victorian Pride Centre is proud to host the Pearl Prize, presented in collaboration with Osborne and Fawkner Publishing and supported by Midsumma Festival. This writing award provides a vital platform for queer writers to express themselves and reach publication. We will announce the fifteen finalists whose works will be featured in The Pearl Prize 2025.
This award stands out as the first of its kind at an Australian queer arts and culture festival, marking a significant moment in the literary landscape. Following the award presentation, attendees can purchase the publication showcasing the finalists' works and have them signed at Hares and Hyenas, Melbourne's renowned bookstore located within The Victorian Pride Centre.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 26
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 26
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 27
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 27
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
January 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 27
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 28
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 28
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
January 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 29
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 29, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 29
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 29
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
January 30, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 30
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 30
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 30
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
LOVE REWIND: Music & Film Fusion
LOVE REWIND: Music & Film Fusion
January 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 30
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Experience LOVE REWIND like never before with a live music event featuring iconic musicians Michelle Chandler, Michelle Parsons, & JoJo Smith. They will perform their original songs and covers in front of select scenes from the film, creating a unique fusion of music and cinema.
VPC will also be screening LOVE REWIND in the Theatrette on February 6th! Don't miss out on this chance to experience this award winning film in our beautiful building. To book your tickets for the screening, head here.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
January 31, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
January 31
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Pride Rooftop Party presented by Chemist Warehouse
Pride Rooftop Party presented by Chemist Warehouse
January 31, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 31
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Rooftop
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Join us, along with some amazing brands, as we celebrate Midsumma season! Explore beauty and wellness activations, dance the night away and score some free products.
We proudly celebrate the LGBTIQA+ community as Founding Major Partners of the Victorian Pride Centre.
Chemist Warehouse is thrilled to be celebrating Midsumma Festival with: Unlabelled, Garnier, Sally Hansen, Durex, Funday and many more.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
January 31, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 31
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
January 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
January 31
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Gay Stuff Market
Gay Stuff Market
February 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Gay Stuff is prideful and celebrates everything queer with a fabulous lineup of vendors. Featuring specialty goods from a collection of Melbourne’s finest queer and allied artists, creatives and style makers.
What's on offer: fashion, accessories, plants, homewares, jewellery, art, crafts, zines, books, handmade goods and more!
Support local queer businesses and come get some Gay Stuff!
Auslan Interpreted Tour of The Victorian Pride Centre
Auslan Interpreted Tour of The Victorian Pride Centre
February 1, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
3:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Auslan interpreted
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Victorian Pride Centre
Australia
Midsumma
Discover the Pride Centre: Auslan Tour for All
Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities are invited to attend an Auslan-interpreted guided tour to learn about the Victorian Pride Centre's award-winning architecture, its resident organisations, bookable spaces, and events calendar while also having an opportunity to explore the Pride Gallery and Hares and Hyenas bookshop.
This tour is FREE, however bookings are required.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
February 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Love Unheard: Celebrating Queer Composers
Love Unheard: Celebrating Queer Composers
February 1, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
A work celebrating the love of two Melbourne Queer men who have travelled the world together
Ensemble CANE and Violets with Solo performances by Adam McMillian & Melina van Leeuwen. Featuring two world premieres by Australian composer Christopher Healey.
A ‘Fanfare for Midsumma Pride’; especially commissioned for Midsumma, Melbourne’s Queer community and the VPC; and 'A Star, A Journey, A Fire'.
Ensemble CANE is a collaboration between Australian composer, Christopher Healey, and the extraordinary musicians, Niels Bijl (saxophone), Adam McMillan (piano) and Eliza Shephard (flute). CANE presents repertoire to delight and stir modern hearts and minds. They champion & foster contemporary works by Australian composers, present undiscovered gems and breathe fresh life into classic masterworks.
Violets is an Australian-based classical chamber music group, consisting of Molly Collier-O’Boyle (viola), Anna Rabinowicz (flute) and Melina van Leeuwen (harp). Rooted in the traditional canon for flute, viola and harp, Violets seek to present established repertoire in a new light through concert curation that champions cross-genre collaboration, the femme and the new.
Soloists
Adam McMillan is a Melbourne-based pianist, performing regularly as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist. He has received awards including first prize in the MRC Great Romantics Competition, the Musica Viva Chamber Music Prize and first prize in the Queensland Piano Competition. Adam performs as one half of Duo Piaggio alongside award-winning violinist Kyla Matsuura-Miller, and as member of Ensemble CANE.
Harpist Melina van Leeuwen performs nationally as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer. She has appeared as principal harp with the Australian World Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria/the Australian Ballet, Victorian Opera, and the Melbourne, West Australian and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 01
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Rainbow Recharge Hub at VPC for Pride March
Rainbow Recharge Hub at VPC for Pride March
February 2, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
9:00 am
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Auslan interpreted
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Victorian Pride Centre
Australia
Midsumma
Rainbow Recharge Hub at VPC for Pride March Rest. Recharge. Reconnect. Watch Pride March livestreamed with JOY Media.
Take a break from the buzz of Midsumma Pride March at the Rainbow Recharge Hub inside the Victorian Pride Centre's Theatrette — a free, inclusive, and accessible space designed to support the community, especially our regional and rural communities. For the first time, the VPC is offering a "rest and recoup" station for those travelling from afar or anyone needing a quiet space amidst the celebrations.REGISTER YOURSELF OR YOUR GROUP
Who is it for?- Regional and rural Victorians looking for a recharge base during the long day of Pride March.
- Ageing folks seeking a comfortable space to rest.
- Rainbow families wanting a calm, family-friendly spot to regroup.
Midsumma Pride March 2025
Midsumma Pride March 2025
February 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Midsumma Festival
Phone:
03 9296 6600
Email:
admin@midsumma.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Fitzroy St
79-81 FITZROY STREET
ST KILDA, VIC 3182 Australia
ST KILDA, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Midsumma Pride March will return to Fitzroy Street, St Kilda on Sunday 2 February 2025
Quick Links: Maps | Getting there | Access | Stage
Parade, pride and party come together once a year in Melbourne's iconic march celebrating solidarity in gender and sexuality diversity. A chance to tie up your bootlaces or throw on your heels, and join the spectacular act of unity that is Midsumma Pride March. Whether you join the fanfare by foot or by wheel, with workmates or with family, with friends or with lovers, as ally or as queer, Midsumma Pride March is for you. Join over 53,000 people to celebrate Midsumma Pride March! Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate our diversity together in this day-long event as we strut down Fitzroy Street with ferocity, uniqueness, and diversity with the ones we love.Travelling from outside of Melb Metro or with littlies? Check out the free Rainbow Recharge Station at Victorian Pride Centre
Grab your friends, family, and loved ones to flaunt your pride at Midsumma Pride March this year! Whether you join the parade by foot or wheel, with workmates or with family, with friends or with loved ones, as an ally or as a member of the LGBTIQA+ community, Midsumma Pride March is the place to celebrate all gender expressions, sexualities, experiences, and personalities with colours, sparkle and style. March with ferocity, uniqueness, and pride down Fitzroy Street in a kilometre-long parade route to Catani Gardens. The march begins with the roaring motors of the Dykes on Bikes as per tradition. The march itself is led by the Boon Wurrung Elders, Rainbow Aboriginal Float and LGBTIQA+ youth. You’ll be greeted at the end of the march with free entertainment, and festivities, including DJs and live performances by the iconic St Kilda beachside. We march because we are fierce, fabulous, loved, diverse and proud. Join the Midsumma Pride March to march with those who can, and in solidarity for those who cannot.Sunday Sizzle
Sunday Sizzle
February 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Join us for a sizzling good time at our Free Sunday Sizzle on the first Sunday of every month at the Victorian Pride Centre. Make sure you stop by and grab a bite at our rooftop sausage sizzle!
Whether you're catching up with old friends or making new ones, our Sunday Sizzle is the perfect opportunity to create connections within our LGBTIQA+ communities.
Sunday Sizzle
Sunday Sizzle
February 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Join us for a sizzling good time at our Free Sunday Sizzle on the first Sunday of every month at the Victorian Pride Centre.
Grab a bite at our rooftop sausage sizzle and peruse a curated selection of LGBTQI+ goodies at Gay Stuff Markets downstairs in the forum.
Whether you're catching up with old friends or making new ones, our Sunday Sizzle is the perfect opportunity to create connections within our LGBTQI+ communities.
Sunday Sizzle: Pride March After Party
Sunday Sizzle: Pride March After Party
February 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
1:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Rooftop
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Celebrate Midsumma Pride March with an epic after-party on the stunning rooftop of the Victorian Pride Centre!
Join us for electrifying live performances curated by Melbourne’s iconic duo, The Huxleys, alongside their glittery friends. Dance to queer anthems spun by DJs Callum & Ron, enjoy refreshing beverages (including plenty of alcohol-free options), and treat yourself to a snag at our famous sausage sizzle.
This event is free and open to all ages, but space is limited—so arrive early to secure your spot!
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 02
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 03
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 03
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
February 4, 2025 @ 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
1:45 pm
Organiser
Dementia Australia
Phone:
(03) 9815 7879
Email:
vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Victorian Pride Centre
Australia
Memory Lane Cafe
VPC Co-presents
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments.
Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and Lifeview Residential Care, creates a welcoming environment for fostering connections within the community.
Attendance is free, but reservations are required. For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Harmony, the Memory Lane Coordinator, at (03) 9815 7864 or email vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au.
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
February 4, 2025 @ 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
1:45 pm
Organiser
Dementia Australia
Phone:
(03) 9815 7879
Email:
vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments.
Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and Lifeview Residential Care, creates a welcoming environment for fostering connections within the community.
Attendance is free, but reservations are required. For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Harmony, the Memory Lane Coordinator, at (03) 9815 7864 or email vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au.
Gay-ming with pride
Gay-ming with pride
February 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
The Gaming Arena
Phone:
0394171221
Email:
Info@thegamingarena.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Gaming Arena
123 Bakers Rd
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Social
The Gaming Arena is proud to invite you to our monthly Boardgame and community building night on the first Tuesday of every month in Coburg North, Melbourne.
This is a free entry event, with a 5% discount at the bar for any attendees wearing pride flags or pronoun pins.
Board-game hire is $5 for access to our entire boardgame library, customers are also welcome to bring their own board games from home and play for free.
The Gaming Arena is a licensed venue, all under age attendees require a responsible adult to chaperone.
We encourage everyone whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an Ally to come along and join us for some boardgames, drinks, and fun
No Pride in Racism Panel Discussion
No Pride in Racism Panel Discussion
February 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Thorne Harbour Health
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
A community panel on sexualised racism in LGBTIQA+ communities.
LGBTIQA+ community leaders share their thoughts and perspectives on sexualised racism in the community. From fighting stigmatising language on apps and online dating spaces, to responding to microaggressions, and fetishisation of racial identities.
This panel will share experiences of queer people of colour, culture, and faith. This event is open to people of all racial and cultural backgrounds.
This event is FREE, however bookings are required.
Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
Transgender Australia: A History Since 1910
February 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
PMI Victorian History Library
Phone:
(03) 9510 3393
Email:
library@pmi.net.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
PMI Victorian History Library
39 St Edmonds Road
Prahran, VICTORIA 3181 Australia
Prahran, VICTORIA 3181 Australia
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Join authors Noah Riseman and Sam Elkin as they enter into a conversation about trans history. They will weave together personal experience with historical examples to discuss changes to trans life and politics in Victoria since the early twentieth century. Their discussion will especially focus on the role of activism, as well as where activists and political causes have fallen short at addressing the real challenges facing trans Victorians on the margins.
Noah Riseman is a long-standing social researcher who conducts projects which benefit diverse communities. His book, "Transgender Australia, a History since 1910", is the first book on Australian trans history that explores the lives and impacts of trans and gender-diverse Australians.
Sam Elkin is a non-binary transmasculine writer, event producer and co-editor of Nothing to Hide: Voices of Trans and Gender Diverse Australia. He hosts the 3RRR radio show Queer View Mirror and his debut book is Detachable Penis: A Queer Legal Saga is out now.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 04
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
February 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 05
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 05
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 05
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Mystery Call
Mystery Call
February 6, 2025 - February 8, 2025
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
12:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum & Digital
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Mystery Call is a 1-to-1 conversation that is digitally delivered and connects us in community near and far. It is influenced by awareness of bodily diversities and disability cultures. It is an experience to be heard and embodied instead of being visually seen.
You can join the Mystery Call virtually wherever you are or in person with the MindsEye Collective. At an appointed time, you and your mystery call partner will engage in a supported pre-arranged online call with cameras off. Together you will be guided via conversational prompts to consider and safely share aspects of your present experience and your relationship with the spaces / places you are in. As a pair, you will select fragments of your conversation to share with the Mindseye Collective that will be woven into dance. The dances will be embodied in Naarm throughout the Midsumma Festival for anyone to witness. To end your call, you will be offered a dance that has been composed and translated from a previous pair's Mystery Call to read aloud to one another and embody if you wish.
This event is FREE, however bookings are required.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
February 6, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Monthly Life Drawing
Monthly Life Drawing
February 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
Phone:
(03) 70449757
Email:
Info@artemisiagallery.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
248 High St
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Social
Visual & performing arts
Join Artemisia Gallery & Event Space for our monthly life drawing session. Have a drink, meet some new people and develop a new hobby!
We are a queer owned/operated gallery and run inclusive and body positive life drawing sessions, the event is self guided however we have a host available to assist if you would like.
Tickets are limited
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
LOVE REWIND: A Film Screening
LOVE REWIND: A Film Screening
February 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 06
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Theatrette
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Come along for a special screening of LOVE REWIND, the poignant story of a lesbian couple navigating their separation during the same-sex marriage postal vote. Starring Ruth Katerelos and Maria Papas, and written and directed by Demetra Giannakopoulos.
Awarded Festival favourite at the Cinema Diverse: Palm Springs LGBTIQA+ Film Festival.
Looking for more? You can also LOVE REWIND like never before at a special live music event. Join iconic musicians Michelle Chandler, Michelle Parsons, and JoJo Smith as they perform their original songs and covers. The performance will be accompanied by select scenes from the film. Book in for this event, here.
Mystery Call
Mystery Call
February 7, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Details
Date:
February 07
Time:
12:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum & Digital
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Mystery Call is a 1-to-1 conversation that is digitally delivered and connects us in community near and far. It is influenced by awareness of bodily diversities and disability cultures. It is an experience to be heard and embodied instead of being visually seen.
You can join the Mystery Call virtually wherever you are or in person with the MindsEye Collective. At an appointed time, you and your mystery call partner will engage in a supported pre-arranged online call with cameras off. Together you will be guided via conversational prompts to consider and safely share aspects of your present experience and your relationship with the spaces / places you are in. As a pair, you will select fragments of your conversation to share with the Mindseye Collective that will be woven into dance. The dances will be embodied in Naarm throughout the Midsumma Festival for anyone to witness. To end your call, you will be offered a dance that has been composed and translated from a previous pair's Mystery Call to read aloud to one another and embody if you wish.
This event is FREE, however bookings are required.
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
February 7, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 07
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema – Inky Pinky Ponky (2023)
Brimbank Midsumma 2025: LGBTQIA+ Scented Cinema – Inky Pinky Ponky (2023)
February 7, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 07
Time:
6:00 pm
Organiser
Brimbank City Council
Phone:
(03) 9249 4000
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Hearing loop available
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Bowery Theatre
33 Princess Street,
St Albans, Vic 3021 Australia
St Albans, Vic 3021 Australia
Film, broadcasting & media
A queer scented cinema experience through the film, Inky Pinky Ponky (2023)
It's ball season, so dust off your best formal looks and get ready for a sensory and immersive screening of the brand new New Zealand and Tongan LGBTQIA+ film, Inky Pinky Ponky!
Presented by Brimbank City Council in collaboration with Snivure and Scented Storytelling, this scented screening will leave your noses and eyes having the best time of your life!
Jas Brooks (Snivure) and Tammy Burnstock (Scented Storytelling) are seasoned collaborators with a shared enthusiasm for the power of scent in cinema. Together, they boast an impressive portfolio of co-produced scent-infused projects, most recently a weekend of Whiff and Wonder at Cinema NOVA, Melbourne. Beyond their creative work, Jas and Tammy's collaboration extends to the preservation of the last known Smell-O-Vision! system from 1960, further underscoring their dedication to the legacy and future of scented cinema.
For more information around Jas and Tammy as well as the scented cinema experience please visit the Creative Brimbank website.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 07
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 07
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Mystery Call
Mystery Call
February 8, 2025 - February 10, 2025
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
12:00 am
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum & Digital
79 - 81 Fitzroy St, St Kilda
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Mystery Call is a 1-to-1 conversation that is digitally delivered and connects us in community near and far. It is influenced by awareness of bodily diversities and disability cultures. It is an experience to be heard and embodied instead of being visually seen.
You can join the Mystery Call virtually wherever you are or in person with the MindsEye Collective. At an appointed time, you and your mystery call partner will engage in a supported pre-arranged online call with cameras off. Together you will be guided via conversational prompts to consider and safely share aspects of your present experience and your relationship with the spaces / places you are in. As a pair, you will select fragments of your conversation to share with the Mindseye Collective that will be woven into dance. The dances will be embodied in Naarm throughout the Midsumma Festival for anyone to witness. To end your call, you will be offered a dance that has been composed and translated from a previous pair's Mystery Call to read aloud to one another and embody if you wish.
This event is FREE, however bookings are required.
Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap
Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap
February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
11:00 am
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
Join us for a fabulous day of fashion, fun, and community at the Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap, hosted by the Victorian Pride Centre in collaboration with the Ballarat Trans & Gender Diverse Clothes Swap Shop. This free event is a celebration of self-expression and inclusivity, offering all members of our community the chance to refresh their wardrobe in a safe and welcoming space.
Whether you’re looking to swap out some pre-loved pieces or simply browse for your next favourite outfit, everyone is welcome! Bring along any clothing items you’d like to trade, or just pop in and pick up a free new look—no contributions necessary.
All ages are welcome, and no bookings are necessary. Come for the clothes, stay for the connections, and leave with a renewed sense of style and community spirit.
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
Trans and Gender-diverse Book Club
February 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - March 8, 2025 @ 2:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
1:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Thorne Habour Health
200 Hoddle Street
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 Australia
Abbotsford, Victoria 3067 Australia
Community & culture
Film, broadcasting & media
inclusion and accessibility
Social
Writing, reading & literature
The TGD Book Club offers trans and gender-diverse people a safe, welcoming space to share and explore deeper meanings, ideas & reflections on your gender journey and explore trans/non-binary culture and books with peers. Members decide the books and we link to free online readings and library holdings, so it’s super accessible and cheap! It’s a great chance to meet new people and explore our gender journeys together.
♿ Access information ♿
Financial support
We can offer limited free copies of the text. If you need financial support accessing the reading material, please complete the form below.
Travel support
We can offer a limited number of transport vouchers, to pay for members travel to and from Book Club. Complete the access form in our link to request support.
Online attendance
You can join us online through the meeting link: https://meet.google.com/isp-paim-bmf
Pop-up Pride Bar
Pop-up Pride Bar
February 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
The Forum, Victorian Pride Centre
19-81 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3182 Australia
Midsumma
🌈 Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar at the Pride Centre! 🌈
Join us for vibrant evenings at the Pride Centre Forum as we bring the Pop-Up Midsumma Hub Pride Bar to life! From Thursday to Saturday, 5-9pm, immerse yourself in the heart of Midsumma Festival.
🍸 Drinks flowing
🎶 Music pumping
✨ Good vibes guaranteed
Catch up with friends, meet new faces, and soak in the festival buzz. Whether you're dropping by after a show or making it your main event, the Pride Bar is your go-to spot for community, connection, and celebration.
Don’t miss the fun — See you there!
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 08
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Victoria's Pride Street Party 2025
Victoria's Pride Street Party 2025
February 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 09
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Midsumma Festival
Phone:
03 9296 6600
Email:
admin@midsumma.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Gertrude Street
Gertrude Street
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 Australia
Fitzroy, Victoria 3065 Australia
Midsumma
Take over the streets in the North!
Join us for the 4th edition of Victoria's Pride Street Party - a celebration of progress, love, and diversity! Experience a full day of LGBTIQA+ art, live music, performances, community and culture, with stalls showcasing local treasures. Open to all - families, friends, and allies - there’s something for everyone, from morning to night. The iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets will once again be transformed into a free, all-day, jam-packed, block party for all ages, with multiple live music stages and performances from local and international musicians and artists to celebrate Victoria’s diverse LGBTIQA+ communities. Local businesses all down Gertrude and Smith Street will benefit from the party – serving food and drink to the thousands of people expected to attend across the day, while some will be incorporated into the party with shopfront activations and performances in venues. Victoria's Pride is an opportunity for LGBTIQA+ Victorians and the wider community to come together as one to celebrate the remarkable journey of equality through inspirational arts, community involvement, food, and culture.Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 09
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 09
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 10
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 10
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
February 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 10
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 11
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 11
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
February 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 12
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 12
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 12
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 13
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 13
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 14
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 14
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
February 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 14
Time:
8:00 pm
Organiser
Acceptance Melbourne
Phone:
Email:
melbourneacceptance@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
St Joseph’s Church
52 Fitzgerald Street
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome.
Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before Mass or email us!
Join us for tea and coffee in St Joseph's Parish Hall (upstairs) after Mass. You may want to consider bringing some small snack or treats to share, but please don't feel obligated.
Mass always takes place at 8pm on the second Friday of every month.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 15
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 15
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 16
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 16
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 17
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 17
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 18
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 18
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
February 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 19
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 19
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 19
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 20
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 20
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 21
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 21
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 22, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 22
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 22
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 23
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 23
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 24
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 24
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
February 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 24
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 25
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 25
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
February 26, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
February 26
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 26
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 26
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 27
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 27
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
February 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 28
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
February 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
February 28
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 1, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 01
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 01
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Sunday Sizzle
Sunday Sizzle
March 2, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 02
Time:
12:00 pm
Organiser
Victorian Pride Centre
Phone:
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
Community & culture
VPC Presents
Join us for a sizzling good time at our Free Sunday Sizzle on the first Sunday of every month at the Victorian Pride Centre.
Grab a bite at our rooftop sausage sizzle and peruse a curated selection of LGBTQI+ goodies at Gay Stuff Markets downstairs in the forum.
Whether you're catching up with old friends or making new ones, our Sunday Sizzle is the perfect opportunity to create connections within our LGBTQI+ communities.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 2, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 02
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 02
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 03
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 03
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Gay-ming with pride
Gay-ming with pride
March 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 04
Time:
5:00 pm
Organiser
The Gaming Arena
Phone:
0394171221
Email:
Info@thegamingarena.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
The Gaming Arena
123 Bakers Rd
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Melbourne, Victoria 3058 Australia
Social
The Gaming Arena is proud to invite you to our monthly Boardgame and community building night on the first Tuesday of every month in Coburg North, Melbourne.
This is a free entry event, with a 5% discount at the bar for any attendees wearing pride flags or pronoun pins.
Board-game hire is $5 for access to our entire boardgame library, customers are also welcome to bring their own board games from home and play for free.
The Gaming Arena is a licensed venue, all under age attendees require a responsible adult to chaperone.
We encourage everyone whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or an Ally to come along and join us for some boardgames, drinks, and fun
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 04
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 04
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
March 5, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 05
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 05
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 05
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Monthly Life Drawing
Monthly Life Drawing
March 6, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 06
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
Phone:
(03) 70449757
Email:
Info@artemisiagallery.com.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Artemisia Gallery & Event Space
248 High St
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Windsor, Vic 3181 Australia
Social
Visual & performing arts
Join Artemisia Gallery & Event Space for our monthly life drawing session. Have a drink, meet some new people and develop a new hobby!
We are a queer owned/operated gallery and run inclusive and body positive life drawing sessions, the event is self guided however we have a host available to assist if you would like.
Tickets are limited
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 06
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 06
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 07
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 07
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 8, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 08
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 08
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 9, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 09
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 09
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 10, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 10
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 10
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
Melbourne Gay Mens 40+ Support Group
March 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 10
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Steven Cabral
Phone:
0476166192
Email:
steven-cabral@hotmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Gay
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
NECCHi East Coburg Neighbourhood House
32 Nicholson St
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Coburg, VIC 3058 Australia
Community & culture
Health & wellness
Older LGBTIQ+
Social
Welcome to the Melbourne 40+ gay men support group!
My name is Steven Cabral and I am a trained group facilitator and counsellor. The idea for this support group was born out of a gap in community service that I observed where mature aged gay men could share and relate to each other in midlife. I found that most of the services seem geared towards the younger generation and rightly so, but I feel there is a particular experience in middle age and onwards that needs to be honoured, supported, and acknowledged.
As we transition into a different phase of life, we are faced with a different set of challenges. It is my belief, from my own experience, that some of these are directly, but not exclusively, tied to our sexuality and how that can influence self-actualisation later in life.
Some of us may be carrying trauma from a time where we weren’t as readily accepted. This may be seeping through other areas of our life and affecting our beliefs of self-worth and love, completely unbeknownst to us. Some of us may be feeling alone at this phase in our lives because we didn’t follow the well worn societal map followed by the majority; such as having kids and partners. As a result, we may feel alone in a peer groups or especially within our own families. Some of us may simply be struggling to navigate this new phase and all that it entails ranging from dating in middle age to bigger questions of how to find meaning and purpose in our lives. Some of us may be dealing with grief.
If any of this resonates with you, then I want you to know that you are not alone. My hope for the group is that you feel a sense of belonging and shared experience. That, in of itself, can be extremely healing.
The group is not a substitute for therapy, but a safe space to share and connect with others on a similar journey and to find inspiration.
The group is specifically targeted to gay men who are aged 40+ due to the topics covered. Due to the limitations of the space and the need to keep it intimate, there is a maximum of 10 attendees.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 11
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 11
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
March 12, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 12
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 12, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 12
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 12
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 13
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 13
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 14, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 14
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 14
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
LGBTIQ+ affirming Mass
March 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 14
Time:
8:00 pm
Organiser
Acceptance Melbourne
Phone:
Email:
melbourneacceptance@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers, Multicultural, Multifaith
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
St Joseph’s Church
52 Fitzgerald Street
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
SOUTH YARRA, VIC 3141 Australia
Advocacy and Activism
Community & culture
Religion, spirituality & philosophy
Social
Acceptance Melbourne provides a safe space for Catholics who identify as LGBTIQ+ to practice their faith through the celebration of the Eucharist. Family, friends and allies are welcome.
Music liturgy: if you can sing in the shower (or play ANY instrument) we want YOU! Help make our music fabulous and welcoming - see us before Mass or email us!
Join us for tea and coffee in St Joseph's Parish Hall (upstairs) after Mass. You may want to consider bringing some small snack or treats to share, but please don't feel obligated.
Mass always takes place at 8pm on the second Friday of every month.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 15
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 15, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 15
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 16, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 16
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 16
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 17, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 17
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 17
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
Memory Lane Cafe - supporting people affected by dementia
March 18, 2025 @ 1:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 18
Time:
1:45 pm
Organiser
Dementia Australia
Phone:
(03) 9815 7879
Email:
vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Intersex, Queer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People of Colour, People living with a disability, Refugee & Asylum seekers
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Victorian Pride Centre
Australia
Memory Lane Cafe
VPC Co-presents
Memory Lane Café offers a supportive space for LGBTQI+ individuals, allies, and their families, friends, and caregivers affected by dementia. Guests can socialise and find companionship while enjoying entertainment and light refreshments.
Trained staff and volunteers from Dementia Australia will be available for conversations and support. This collaborative initiative, in partnership with Dementia Australia and Lifeview Residential Care, creates a welcoming environment for fostering connections within the community.
Attendance is free, but reservations are required. For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Harmony, the Memory Lane Coordinator, at (03) 9815 7864 or email vic.memorylanecafe@dementia.org.au.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 18
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 18
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
FREE Beginner Queer Salsa + Social drink at DTs
March 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Details
Date:
March 19
Time:
6:30 pm
Organiser
QueerBachata/Salsa
Phone:
0490030713
Email:
queerbachatasalsa@gmail.com
Other
Accessibility:
Groups of most relevance to event:
Event is delivered in these Languages:
Venue
DT`s Hotel
164 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Melbourne, Vic 3121 Australia
Community & culture
Food & drink
Health & wellness
Hey everyone!
At QBS, we're all about providing a supportive dance environment for you to learn Salsa/Bachata. Here, you get to choose whether you want to lead or follow, allowing you to truly express yourself. Everyone is welcome. Let's expand our Latin dance scenes, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community.
In more detail, we are teaching social dancing, which will focus on hand signalling, a universal language that doesn't rely on choreography (you can take the skill with you anywhere in the world and dance salsa). Once you grasp the basics, you'll be able to dance with anyone to any salsa song.
We also rotate dance partners during the class, so no partner is required. The eye contact and physical touch inherent to the dance not only add to the fun but also contribute to mental well-being. You'll have fun, stay fit, and mingle with others, supporting our local pub, DT's, and bringing the community together. It's like hitting a dozen birds with one stone. All you need to do is show up, have fun, and stay consistent.
To make it even better, since I am growing the scene, after your first class ($25), I am offering half-price sessions to make it easy for you to keep up with the footwork, get used to the rhythm, and become comfortable until you are ready for more in-depth training (monthly plan).
RECAP
FREE beginner intro at DT`s hotel starts at 6:30 p.m., with the first 30 minutes, giving you a taste of salsa. After that, you can decide if you'd like to continue with more training. From 7:30 to 9 p.m for $25, whether you choose to keep dancing or just hang out, you're welcome to stay, observe, and enjoy the evening.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 19
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 19
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 20
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 20
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
Chasing Dick: A Love Story
March 21, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 21
Time:
7:00 pm
Organiser
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Phone:
03 9660 9666
Email:
Other
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Groups of most relevance to event:
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Gender Diverse, Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English
Venue
Theatre Works
14 Acland Street, St Kilda
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIC 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
In a regional city, far from the CBD, a conservative accountant father and his good-looking bisexual son will soon find out they have been chasing the same thing: the love of Dick.
When Dick, a larger-than-life transwoman, moves into town, the already-strained relationship between father and son takes an even more dramatic turn. As they get to have more of Dick, they start to question everything they think they know about themselves, each other, and the world.
“You're in love with the idea of me.
I am just some girl.
I am not all that.” - Dick
Chasing Dick tackles significant themes such as the intergenerational gap in views on sexuality, gender identity, and expression, along with the universal search for connection and understanding within families. Through its heartfelt dialogue and poignant interactions, the play offers a profound commentary on the evolving nature of love and identity in contemporary society.
After successful and acclaimed sold-out seasons of "The Six Guys an Immigrant Transperson of Colour Will Date in Melbourne" and "Transwoman Kills Influencer", we see the latest instalment of Dax Carnay’s "Trans/Scripts" series. Initially commissioned for the inaugural year of The Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and a developmental performance at the Queer Nu Work/QDP showcase in Sydney, Chasing Dick will now be seen on a Melbourne stage!
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
HE by Rodrigo Calderón
March 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Details
Date:
March 21
Time:
7:30 pm
Organiser
Theatre Works
Phone:
(03) 9534 3388
Email:
admin@theatreworks.org.au
Other
Accessibility:
Low sensory
Groups of most relevance to event:
Queer, People of Colour, Multicultural
Event is delivered in these Languages:
English, Spanish
Venue
Theatre Works Explosives Factory
67 Inkerman St, St Kilda (enter via rear of Thrifty-Link Hardware)
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Melbourne, VIctoria 3181 Australia
Visual & performing arts
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 moon, the shadows of the past… still lingering. A story about sex, sin, Jesús, and the ocean.
Conceived, written and performed by Salvadoran-Australian theatre practitioner Rodrigo Calderón, HE is physical, vivid and delirious storytelling, with a cumbia heart-beat.
One of Australia’s longest-running independent theatres, Theatre Works is constantly reinvigorating and reimagining the sector by providing a hotbed for artist and audience development. HE is playing as a part of the 2024 "With Theatre Works" programming stream.
Conceived, written, staged, and performed by Rodrigo Calderón
Lighting Design by Zac Beaumont
Stage Management by Arky Ryall
Playwriting Consultation by Jorgelina Cerritos, Edgardo Dib, Matthew Crosby, and Damien Millar
Provocateur: Kendra Keller
Design Consultation by Lara Week
Loving Witnesses: Stephen Phillips, Tony Yap, and Bagryana Popov
Produced by Kat Carrington & Rodrigo Calderón
7 - 18 May 2024, Tues - Sat 7:30pm
The performances on Friday 10 and Friday 17 will be in Spanish without English subtitles.
Opening Night: Wednesday 8 May, 7:30pm
Tickets: $45 Full, $35 Concession, $28 Preview, $20 Mob Tix and 20 at $20 (+ booking fee)
Bookings: (03) 9534 3388 or online www.theatreworks.org.au/2024/he
Venue: Explosives Factory - Rear Laneway 67 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
www.theatreworks.org.au
Duration: 55 minutes no interval
Suitable for ages 16+
Warnings: References to sexual violence and homophobia, and use of homophobic slurs.