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Nov 5, 2026
INTERVIEW
 A show that began many years ago with a queer Spanish boy's dream of becoming a carnival queen. Find out how it started, the personal journey that inspired it and what Edu Díaz hopes audiences will take away from this joyful, meaningful experience. How would you describe A Drag Is Born to someone who has never seen your show? Surprisingly, A Drag Is Born isn't really a drag show, but a wordless clown show in which an ordinary man becomes a drag queen onstage. Audiences usually expect something different from what they get, and that's great. At its heart, A Drag Is Born is a journey of tran…

Nov 3, 2026
CBR | 19 NOV
The SpringOut Comedy Gala is back again with another side-splittingly hilarious line-up of some of the best queer comedians from Canberra and interstate. The Comedy Gala is one of the highlights of the SpringOUT calendar. The 2026 edition is sure not the disappoint stand-up comedy aficionados who want to see the next big thing before they blow-up. This year’s line-up includes Dylan Holmes, Suma Iyer, Chris Knight, Makedonka, Caitlin Maggs, Anneli Cole, Josh Hauville with host Holly Hazlewood. MORE DETAILS & TICKETS The Street Theatre Thursday 19 November, 6pm Thursday 19 November, 8:15…

Oct 29, 2026
CBR | 19 NOV - 5 DEC
Perfect for audiences of all blood types. How many pop-culture references can you use in a play? The number is endless. Imagine Bram Stoker's legendary vampire tale mixed with Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and The 39 Steps, and you get a lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending romp. Gender-Bending & Camp: Critics delight in the show's playful lampooning of Victorian gender politics, featuring actors tackling multiple drag and cross-gender roles with total commitment. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysterious disease of the blood, Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé…

Oct 28, 2026
FEATURE INTERVIEW
Timothy Christopher Ryan is a kind, fun guy who contains multitudes: a nature-loving bogan, nightlife creature, arts powerhouse and professional agent of delightful chaos. He claims to be a hyper-coloured introvert who constantly bursts out with unexpected laughter. It sounds confusing, I know.

Oct 28, 2026
FUSE74
Welcome to FUSE issue 74. November / December 2026. It's our special SpringOUT pride edition. We have some great interviews with musicians, artists, performers and a witch, so grab a drink and jump into our queer mix of chaos, colour and pride.

Oct 26, 2026
FESTIVAL GUIDE
In its 27th year, Canberra’s SpringOUT Pride Festival returns in 2026 with the theme ‘Be Yourself in Canberra’. See the full SpringOUT Festival Guide 2026 in the latest issue of FUSE Magazine, online or in print.

Oct 26, 2026
Feature Interview
Whether she’s spinning out surf-rock bangers or tugging heartstrings with intimate girl-to-girl ballads, Stella’s music refuses to be boxed in. Her songs are a love letter to her journey and her community — inviting listeners to join the party.

Oct 26, 2026
Stargazer
Stargazer Queer Horoscopes Nov/Dec 2026 UPLIFTING ENERGY, NEW OPPORTUNITIES & CLARITY We’re all invited to slow down, reflect and reconnect. With Mercury in retrograde from 24 October to 13 November, expect possible delays and communication mix-ups, but also opportunities to revisit old issues and gain new insight. It’s a time for growth, so use it to create positive change. December brings optimism and inspiration, helping us all move forward with an open heart. Aquarius January 21 – February 18 With relationships in focus, you may need to revisit…

Oct 25, 2026
QBN | 11 -20 DEC
Finish off your year in the Wilde as Echo Theatre brings you the wit, whimsy, and nonsense of The Importance of Being Earnest!