50 Years: Queers & Pioneers
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Cracked Actors Theatre (CAT) presents
2023 will mark 50 years since PM John Gorton put forward a motion in Canberra that "in the opinion of this House homosexual acts... should not be subject to the criminal law".
'50 Years: Queers & Pioneers' will showcase artists who will present their work for the chance to be selected for a fully produced season at CAT for Midsumma Festival 2023 to celebrate this milestone!
There will no longer be a live audience for this event. Instead it will be livestreamed in webinar format
5/2/22 @ 12pm
Dark Victory by Noel Anderson - Playtime finalist 2016. The story of Carol Butler a conservative housewife and novelist who writes children's books. She is married to John, an insurance salesman, constantly away on business. They have no children. Warren Clark, her best friend, is a gay florist with HIV.
5/2/22 @ 5pm
Hot White Kiss by James WF Roberts - Some love is fire, some love is rust. Pure & dangerous love is LUST! An uncompromising look at five people involved in three bisexual, polyamorous relationships and the fallout from addiction, past traumas and lust.
6/2/22 @ 12pm
In The Ghetto by James May - Queer subculture, gender diversity, disempowerment, HIV/AIDS, Drugs, Petty theft & Bitchy Back Biting! Jet struggles with his gender identity, and vows to create a stable home for their ‘imaginary daughter.’ His wayward partner, Quiver is a macho larrikin who flirts with petty theft and the drug trade. Their lives intersect with a host of dubious characters drawn into their torrid world. Their relationship unravels when Quiver’s addiction gets out of hand...
2023 will mark 50 years since PM John Gorton put forward a motion in Canberra that "in the opinion of this House homosexual acts... should not be subject to the criminal law".
'50 Years: Queers & Pioneers' will showcase artists who will present their work for the chance to be selected for a fully produced season at CAT for Midsumma Festival 2023 to celebrate this milestone!
"Cracked Actors Theatre (CAT). All credit must be given to the team for supporting and developing new Australian content."
Event & ticketing details
Book ticketsDates & Times
WHEN | 5-6 Feb | Sat Midday & 5pm, Sun Midday |
DURATION | 1hr 30m |
Tickets
FULL | $15.00 |
3-SHOW PKG | 10% off all 3 eligible shows |
EARLY BIRD | 15% off if purchased prior to 13 December |
Location
Event notes
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New WorkWARNINGS
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