Queer Comedy Gala
The loudest and proudest comedy in the west!
A stacked line-up of seven LGBTQIA+ comedians ready to make you laugh, led by our iconic MC Dolly Diamond!
This year's cast is more stacked than ever, led by Reuben Kaye and MC Dolly Diamond, alongside Tina Del Twist, Bianca Ismailovski, Aurelia St Clair, Lucy Best, and Andy Balloch.
About Dolly Diamond:
DOLLY DIAMOND is a much-loved personality who is originally from the UK and who has proudly called Australia home since 2009. Her illustrious career has taken her to countless stages, from the Adelaide Cabaret Festival to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Dolly isn’t just a star on stage; she’s also a dedicated Ambassador for Guide Dogs Australia, Movember, and the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation.
DOLLY DIAMOND is a much-loved personality who is originally from the UK and who has proudly called Australia home since 2009. Her illustrious career has taken her to countless stages, from the Adelaide Cabaret Festival to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Dolly isn’t just a star on stage; she’s also a dedicated Ambassador for Guide Dogs Australia, Movember, and the LGBTQ Domestic Violence Foundation.
About Reuben Kaye:
Fast, on the edge, and brutally funny, Reuben Kaye is a multi-award winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer lauded for being unapologetically loud, politically active, queer, brash, and fabulous. Winner of multiple Best Cabaret Awards, Reuben Kaye has cemented himself as one of the biggest names in the comedy and cabaret scenes with the creation of two amazing shows, the self-titled “Reuben Kaye” and the adult-only late-night variety show “The Kaye Hole”. Both of these raucous and celebrated events have since been showcased around the world.
Event & ticketing details
Dates & Times
| WHEN | Thu 22 Jan 7pm |
| DURATION | 2hrs |
Tickets
| FULL | $29.00 |
| CONC | $22.00 |
| EARLY BIRD | 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025 |
| 3-SHOW | 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction |
| COMPANION | Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange |
| BOOKING FEE | $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600 |
Location
Pride of our Footscray Community Bar
Level 1, 86-88 Hopkins St, Footscray
Get directionsTrain
Any western line to FootscrayTram
82 to stop 63 (Leeds St/Hopkins St)Event notes
WARNINGS
Strong language


