There’s always been something fabulously desirable queer about vampires. Vampire stories are traditionally rife with desires and invisible secrets from their early canonisation in popular culture. But what happens when the subtext becomes the text, and vampires come out of closets as well as coffins?
*Misbehaving is, of course, a highly personal concept, especially regarding Burlesque and the art of the tease, when being bad becomes not only empowering but also tantalisingly fun.
At the age of 22, Brad Guy a notoriously outgoing and gregarious person, was celebrating a belated birthday present; a thrill-seeking tandem skydive. In what can only be described as a ‘freak accident’, Brad and his instructor’s parachute failed to open properly. Not once … but twice. "Freefall" is an absolute rollercoaster of a read from start to finish.
Come from Away is a fascinating true event immediately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks is the inspiration for ‘Come From Away’, the acclaimed musical that has won the hearts of audiences around the world. The show tells the uplifting story of a group of stranded airline passengers who receive camaraderie and friendship from a community of strangers.
As part of this year's exciting online screening program, the 2023 South African Film Festival is proud to present Director Wynand Dreyer's fascinating documentary, "Call Me Miles".
In celebration of Australian Dance Week, the Canberra Theatre Centre proudly presents ‘Batchelor + Lea’, an enticing dance double bill showcasing the work of two acclaimed dance artists from Canberra, James Batchelor and Liz Lea. In the lead-up to their International Dance Day performance, Fuse spoke with James and Liz about ‘Shortcuts to Familiar Places’ and ‘RED’, their respective pieces in ‘Batchelor + Lea’.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’, this landmark thriller is touring nationally in a new sell-out production directed by Australian film and stage legend, Robyn Nevin. ‘The Mousetrap’ debuted on London’s West End in October 1952 and has been thrilling audiences worldwide ever since. Christie’s classic thriller boasts the longest run of any play anywhere in the world.
For over 30 years, the Bell Shakespeare Company has captivated Australian audiences with their innovative productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Bard’s first folios, Bell Shakespeare is presenting a new production of ‘Macbeth’, with its Canberra season running from 14-22 April at The Playhouse and at Arts Centre Melbourne 27 April to 14 May
Washing temperatures will be set to ‘hot’ when Briefs, Brisbane’s internationally acclaimed burlesque troupe, tours with their brand new party-cabaret event, Dirty Laundry. Led by the Shivanna, the formidable mistress of ceremonies, Dirty Laundry promises to be a not-so-squeaky clean night full of suds and studs, featuring acrobatic artistry, drag and boylesque brilliance.
